Spaying / Neutering Dogs Lessens Aggression
Not all dogs are naturally aggressive but many canines can possess instincts to harm another dog or even a human being. We cannot often recognize the future behavior of a strange dog or even a family friend’s dog. However, we can take steps and fill ourselves with the necessary facts to prevent dog bites and dog-bite related injuries. Knowing the gender of a dog maybe be one of the simplest things a potential victim can be aware of in order to gauge the potential aggressiveness of the canine. Male dogs tend to be more aggressive in their behavior than female dogs.
An Arizona dog bite attorney can help you if a male dog bites you or someone you care about. In a study done by the National Canine Research Council, in the last several years 91 percent of dogs that attacked people were male dogs, either alone or with other male counterparts. 92 percent of those dogs were not neutered dogs (and several were not spayed female dogs).
Maricopa County and Animal Control recommend that you spay or neuter your dog in order to correct several issues, especially in male dogs. Animal Control offers a subsidized Spay/Neuter voucher program in order to help families around the Phoenix community help their dog. Dog owners are legally responsible for the actions of their dogs and spaying/neutering is one of those responsibilities that could possibly prevent a dangerous dog attack. If a dog owner’s unaltered canine has made you suffer because of dog bite-related injury, the owner is liable for your damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Why Neuter or Spay Your Pet?
Pet owners should not only neuter their male dog to seize aggression, but also consider spaying their female to help with their violent behavior. Although studies indicate males are involved with more bite-related cases, when a female is paired with a male dog, they also tend to exhibit highly hostile traits.
- If you spay your female dog, they will not go into heat and leave stains all around the home and yard. Male dogs that are far away can smell the scent of a female dog in heat. This can often provoke unwanted stray dogs or even dangerous behavior among male dogs pursuing a female dog in heat. Males naturally create a hierarchy and get into fights when a female is in heat, this anger can increase and a human can be at risk of suffering a dog bite if they are put in the middle.
- Dogs that are not spayed or neutered tend to be a little more hyperactive. The hyperactivity can cause dogs to chew through personal property and even run away. A hyperactive dog that runs away can be dangerous. If your dog is not familiar with socialization, they can become afraid or defensive causing a dog bite-related injury or fatality.
- Your dog will have overall better health. There is less chance of getting mammary or uterine cancer for female dogs and prostate and testicular cancer for male dogs.
Contact an Arizona Dog Bite Attorney
Our Arizona dog bite injury lawyer can help you get the information you need if you have been a victim of a dog that was or even a dog that wasn’t unaltered. They can help you get the compensation you need to help cover things such as medical costs or any other expenses regarding your dog bite. For my information, click the following link: www.azdogbitefirm.com.
