Sure, your neighbor’s dog might be cute. However, that adorable dog may have aggressive tendencies. All it takes is one bite to the face to create a disfiguring scar. This is why you’ve got to warn your little one of the dangers of biting.
According to the CDC, dogs bite about 4.5 million people every year in America. And one out of five of these bites will develop into an infection. Rabies, MRSA and tetanus are just a few of the infections and diseases that dog bites can cause.
Unfortunately, two particular types of dogs have developed a bad rap because of these occurrences. According to the Canine Journal, Pit Bulls bite the most people, followed by Rottweilers.
However, this DOES NOT mean that Pit Bulls and Rottweilers are bad or unloving creatures. All dogs can bite. It’s just a matter of how they’re trained. Many of these dogs belong to cruel owners who couldn't care less about both the dog and its behavior.
This has created a sad stereotype of these canines, resulting in fear and distrust of Pit Bulls and Rottweilers in general. Lots of these puppies are wonderful, loyal pets.
So how do you know if a dog is going to bite?