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How to Raise Children to Not Be Afraid of DogsA fear of dogs can begin at any age, but it often starts out in early childhood following an unpleasant encounter with a pet or someone else's dog. Unfortunately, once you have experienced such an encounter, the fear can follow you through your life.- Trust and Respect: Dogs Learn What We Teach ThemTrust and respect between dogs and humans is as essential as it is between two people. You won't build a stable and lasting relationship with your dog if he doesn't trust or respect you. Dogs learn what we teach them.
Ways to Keep Dogs Away While Taking a WalkUse these methods to keep dogs away while taking a walk, and enjoy leisurely jaunts instead of worrying about unprovoked dog attacks.
Dog Attacks: What to Do when Confronted by an Aggressive DogDo you know what to do if confronted by an aggressive dog? Get step by step instructions for avoiding dog attacks and what to do if the worst happens.- How to Stop a Dog AttackA dog attack can be life threatening and knowing in advance how to respond to an aggressive dog and, if necessary, escape and defend yourself against a dog attack, is an important survival skill. Here's how to survive a dog attack.
- When Your Dog Attacks Other DogsMost dogs love to other dogs. However, some dogs are aggressive toward other dogs. Dealing with a pet that is aggressive toward other dogs is frustrating and frightening.
How to Defend Yourself Against a Dog AttackGood advice on saving your flesh when dealing with a dog.
Protect Yourself and Your Dog from Other Dogs While Taking a WalkTaking your dog for a walk should always be a pleasant and safe experience. Remembering a few simple precautions will help you keep you and your pooch safe and happy while out and about.- Samantha Ronson's Dog Attacks and Kills Another Dog and Injures Its OwnerSamantha Ronson, Lindsay Lohan's ex-girlfriend is in some trouble again. [Hear 911 CALL] This time, her dog attacked and killed a neighbor's dog and left the owner injured.
Train Dogs and Children for Safe InteractionsThis article explores common misconceptions about interactions between dogs and children while offering tips for both dog guardians and parents for ensuring children and dogs are safe when they live together or just meet on the street.
Breed Specific Legislation is Unfair to All Dogs and All Dog OwnersAn explanation of Breed Specific Legislation, its effect on targeted dogs and their owners & dogs and dog ownership generally, along with common sense advice on what to do to prevent your dog being targeted or falsely accused.
How to Save Your Dog During a Dog AttackAfter barely saving my dog from a German Shepard dog attack last year, I learned the hard way to be prepared to defend my dog in case of a dog attack. These Dog Attack Rules from Dan S. Defense on Associated Content are the key.- Avoiding and Surviving a Dog AttackThese are tips for preventing a dog attack along with steps to take if you are attacked.
How to Protect Yourself If You Are in Danger of Being Attacked by a DogLearn how to protect yourself from being bitten or seriously injured if you come face-to-face with an angry or aggressive dog who seems determined to attack.- Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Injury If Attacked by a DogIf you are attacked by a dog, there are some simple things you can do to prevent a bite or further injury.
- What to Do If You Are Attacked by a DogThe event of being attacked by a dog is pretty intense. Consider the following tactics and make sure your kids know what to do when attacked by a dog.
How to Protect Yourself from a Dog AttackAbandoned dogs left to free-breeding are forming dog packs that attack humans. Learn how to protect yourself from a dog attack.- Dog Bite Prevention - Child Safety and Dog AttacksAn article on the prevention of dog bites through training, understanding of dog body language, and supervision.
- Going to the DogsThere is a rising menace growing in rural and suburban America. And not only in the States, but in fact it is becoming a global concern. The rising threat comes from wild packs of feral dogs.
- The Most Dangerous Dogs to Have for PetsDogs are known as man's best friend but can also be deemed man's worst threat. Over the years there have been many incidents of dog attacks on humans.
- How to Train Dogs to Be FriendlyAlmost any dog can be trained to be friendly towards other people and animals. Of course, it's much easier if you train them as a puppy, but older dogs can still be trained to be friendly, as well.
- Dog Attack Blamed on BreedI owned a pit bull mix that I never worried about with my 4-year-old nephew. So when I found an article calling for a ban on pit bulls but with too little information, I have to stand as a voice in defense of a group of breeds that are misunderstood.
Why Are Our Children Being Bitten?Understanding how to react appropriately is the key to minimizing dog bites.- When a Dog Attacks a Human, Should it Be Put Down?There was a woman sitting on a bench in the park near the school I once attended. She had a beagle on a leash sitting at her feet. A young man sat beside the woman and tried to pet the dog. The dog...
- Problem Dog Behaviors - AggressionIs you dog too aggressive? Perhaps this specific article may give you a help hand.
- Dealing with Neighbors that Leave Their Dog LooseAre you worried because your neighbors leave their dog loose? Here are some tips on how to handle this situation.
- It's Okay to Report a Dog AttackIf you or your animal gets attacked by a dog call animal control. You don't know if that dog will attack again.
- Do You Let Your Dogs Roam Free?A recent blog post asks Is the dog really getting out or are you just too lazy? In this post she talks about how neighbors seem to just let their dogs out each day do to their business instead of walking them on a leash each day.
- How to Protect Yourself During a Dog AttackThis article discusses some of the things you can do to protect yourself during a dog attack.
- The Horror of Watching My Dog Attack a CatAt the start of a quiet evening stroll with my dog, a wild cat proved too tempting for my dog to resist!
Dog Attacks: The True Value of a Pet/Companion/FriendThe loss of a household pet because of the wrongful or grossly negligent act of another or an unprovoked attack by another's animals deserves fair and complete compensation.- Surviving a Dog Attack: What Everyone Should KnowThis article explains what you should do to escape a dog attack with as little damage as possible.
How to Prevent a Dog AttackA dog attack is a scary and potentially fatal situation. Children are particularly vulnerable to attack by an aggressive dog. Here's what you can do to prevent a dog attack from occurring.- BSL - Breed Specific LegislationBSL is legislation that dictates what breeds are considered dangerous. It is designed to outlaw ownership of these breeds.
Why are Some Dogs More Aggressive than Others?1. Why are some dogs more aggressive than others? 2. Dog aggression and children. 3. Fatal dog attacks.- Make Your Dog All Bark but No BiteDogs are social animals, and a friendly dog in a stressful situation would never attack or bite. However, many cases of individuals bitten by dogs belie this.
Why Dogs AttackAuthor's brief description of her son's attack by a Great Dane. She discusses reasons why, even good dogs, attack.
Pet Care Tips: Year Round Dog SafetyIn extreme hot or extreme cold, pointers from a worker from the SPCA on how to make sure Fido is safe and you don't get a visit from them.- Safety Around DogsThough most dogs are friendly and sweet, there are some who will think nothing of biting your face off. Here are some tips about how to deal with an aggressive dog.
- How to Keep Your Child Safe Around the Family DogMore and more people are using dogs for protection, and the reports of dog attacks on children continue to grow
