| "A man's best friend" is one of the most common | | | | however, needless to say, it can happen.It sure is |
| ways that we refer to the Carnivora mammal, | | | | frightening to open up the newspaper with the |
| the dog. Around 15,000 or even as early as | | | | headline "Dog attacked human". But what happens |
| 100,000 years ago, based on newly found | | | | if that was YOUR dog or if you were the victim? |
| scientific evidence like genetic fossils, dogs were | | | | What can you do about it?First of all, if you were |
| domesticated from their ever so friendly cousin, | | | | a victim of an unprovoked attack by your |
| the wolves; however, after thousands of years | | | | neighbour's dog, but with no serious harm done |
| of training, the dogs we now know today are not | | | | (no blood or broken skin), then try to take the |
| as aggressive as their cousins and don't rely | | | | high road and let it go. Of course, make sure your |
| entirely upon their natural instincts, as they can | | | | neighbour knows about it and he'll probably be |
| live side by side with humans.During this time, the | | | | eager to set things right. You can remind them of |
| species evolved into many different breeds like | | | | the local leash law as well just to make sure it |
| the Boxer, Cocker Spaniel, Chihuahua and Golden | | | | won't happen again.If it was a serious injury, |
| Shepard, etc., all of which are much loved family | | | | remember to identify the animal which bit you, or |
| pets. The differences in the breeds are obvious | | | | caused the injury. If the animal hasn't had their |
| as they range in sizes, colours, behaviours, | | | | shots, or hasn't even been caught, then needless |
| appearances, mating habits, etc.Dogs are, like | | | | to say, you may need painful rabies vaccinations. |
| humans, highly sociable animals and this can be | | | | Get the name, address and telephone number of |
| seen in their playfulness, trainability, attitude and | | | | both the owner of the animal and everyone else |
| ability to fit into households and social groups | | | | who witnessed this incident. Receive medical |
| comfortably. Dogs are loyal and devoted to their | | | | attention for your wounds and potential health |
| owners, providing them with company and also | | | | issues. Remember to keep the medical bills and |
| protection. The bond of human and dog always | | | | treatment records. Also, if possible photograph |
| seems comfortable as we get along so | | | | the wounds and talk everything over with your |
| well.Families with dogs treat their pets with the | | | | lawyer. If you're the owner of a dog, remember |
| utmost respect and love, just as if they were a | | | | to get insurance and also be familiar with your |
| part of their family and dogs do the same. Dogs | | | | state laws on pets and animals. This is to protect |
| treat their human family as members of their | | | | you from liability of if your dog attacks |
| pack. Both sides provide comfort and reliability, | | | | someone.If you happen to be at the scene of the |
| helping each other through rough situations. With | | | | accident and you're the owner of the pet, |
| such a strong bond and reliance between the two, | | | | remember to stay calm and accommodate the |
| of course it's easy to say that dogs are a man's | | | | victim as much as possible and make sure he/she |
| best friend.However, what happens when a dog | | | | gets medical attention. Avoid making any |
| turns sore and their natural instinct kicks in, | | | | statements about the situation and get the |
| pushing them to the limit? What happens when | | | | names and addresses of all the witnesses. As |
| the dog turns into a threat? It's hard to imagine | | | | well, remember to find your pet's medical records |
| that such a lovable creature that almost seems | | | | along with proof of rabies shots. |
| perfect can become a threat and attack humans; | | | | |