Pet News Dog attack leads to death of 1 year old | Dog attack leads to death of 1 year old |
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| Written by MyPetFriends | ||||
| Sunday, 30 December 2007 | ||||
 A Rottweiler dog has attacked and killed a 1 year old boy. Archie-Lee was at his grandmother’s house in Wakefield, West Yorkshire when the family pet Rottweiler mauled him for no apparent reason on December 28th December 2007. The dog was shot dead by police as a precaution to prevent injury to others. This attack has reignited the ongoing debate about keeping dangerous dogs around young children and the need for amendments to the Dangerous Dogs Act.-# Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act in 1991 banned certain breeds, but people who work with dogs express a note of caution suggesting that all dogs have the potential to be dangerous and it’s up to the owners to ensure the safety of those around them. Other campaigners in this field have called for a review of the Dangerous Dogs Act, with a possibility of the reintroduction of dog licences, in particular for big dogs, and for the inclusion of the Rottweiler on the list of dangerous dogs. However, there is insufficient evidence to say that the Rottweiler breed is dangerous and many argue that it’s not the type of dog; it could just be the dog itself and its individual personality that may cause problems. - One of the weaknesses of the Dangerous Dogs Act is that if an attack takes place on private property, there is no capacity for the animal to be put down (unless the attack results in a fatality). Dog bites are on the increase – partly because people are not as well trained / careful about dogs needs, and in particular at this time of year due to certain factors that can cause stress to the dog (click here to read similar news article in My Pet Friends January 2007) - Claire Baker, a professional dog carer from Leeds, is very aware of dog safety in the home. She gave us the following tips to share with My Pet Friends readers: - • The breed is not a determining factor in aggressive behaviour, as any dog trainer will tell you. The dog is a pack animal and will attempt to gain the top position if there is no challenge to it, so owners need to assure the dog to give up the job of decision maker. If the dog believes it has to do something to deal with a stressful situation then it’s going to do something about it. • Children should not be left unaccompanied with any dog – a child may make a sudden movement or noise that upsets or disturbs the dog, and result in uncharacteristic behaviour. • Over Christmas, households create very stressful environments for pets. With different people visiting, houses more populated than usual and tempting treats eaten in front of pet dogs, a stressful environment is created and the dog will need somewhere to go so it can take a break. Ensure that the dog has its own space to go to – i.e. its bed – and ensure children do not tease or overexcite a dog when it is trying to relax. -  Add as favourites (0) |  Quote this article on your site | Views: 1746
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