Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Preventing Dog Attacks

Owning a dog can be very useful especially due to the security it can provide to its owner. However, it can also harm if not properly taken care of by their owners.

In a Valley Center neighborhood, residents are getting scared and concerned because of the continuous occurrence of dog attacks in the place within this year.

A miniature horse was attacked by four pit bulls last January 31. Meanwhile, two dogs were killed last March 11. After a week, a woman chased away pit bulls that were trying to bite her horse.

It was reported that these dogs were spotted running to the direction of the San Pasqual Indian Reservation after the incidents occurred. It was claimed by the tribe that the dogs are left by their owners in the area since they are no longer capable of handling them.

Although the victims in most of the attacks are animals, residents are now equipping themselves with guns and stick so that they will be protected from a possible attack.

Aside from doing such, people should also avoid staring a dog in the eye, or approach a dog that is drinking or eating. Dog owners should also take good care of their pets so that the occurrence of an attack may be prevented.