| Dogs are certainly among man's best friends. | | | | victims are children under the age of 15 over half of |
| However, in some circumstances, these animals also | | | | these bites occur on the dog's owner's property. |
| have the potential to be people's and other animals' | | | | Training aggressive dog first requires some basic |
| worst enemy. | | | | understanding of why dogs become aggressive. dogs |
| According to the Centers for Disease Control and | | | | have an instinct to defend their territory or anything |
| Prevention, about 4.7 million Americans- almost two | | | | they feel, belongs to them. Your dog may cause harm |
| percent of the population- were bitten by dog in 1994. | | | | if he feels threatened by some changes in their |
| According to the American Humane Association, dog | | | | environment. Such aggression normally finds its root in |
| bites are a major health problem for children, which | | | | the lack of security and confidence. In such instances, |
| can be more dangerous than measles, mumps and | | | | simple dog obedience training would not curb |
| whooping cough combined. Most of the dog biting | | | | aggressive dog behavior. |