Trained Attack Dogs

The phrase “man’s best friend” is often a misguided cliché term used to describe a person’s relationship to their dog.  Although dogs are fun to have around for company on walks around the neighborhood or even playtime at a park, there are certain dogs with a particular set of skills attained from attack training that can be dangerous.  Dogs that are trained to attack have an increased aggression, violence, and skills in dominating another creature, including humans.  The increase aggression can put you in a situation to be bitten by a trained attack dog and suffer dog bite-related injuries.  Dogs that are trained as attack dogs are trained for the purposes of protecting property, space, or an individual.  They are not taught to attack someone because they are scared or angry, however, sometimes a dogs’ proper attack training can easily turn into an attack on individual.

Common Breeds for Attack Dogs

• Pit Bulls
• German Shepherds
• Rottweilers
• Bull Terriers
• Dobermans
• Mastiffs
• Boxers

Common Jobs for Trained Attack Dogs

• Military Dog
• Guard Dog
• Police Dog
• Bomb Squad Dog
• Personal Protection
• Illegal Dog fighting

Usually trained attack dogs are trained to show aggression and approach, arms, legs, and most of the extremities when dealing with an assailant.  Often when training a dog to be an attack dog, the owner is negligent in the training by not taking proper steps in assuring the dog recognizes the good guy from the bad guy.  With the dog’s natural instincts to be defensive and protect, a dog bite-related injury or even fatality can occur.  But, an experienced Arizona dog bite attorney can help. Dog owners are legally responsible for the actions of their dogs and increased aggression due to the dog attack training is one of those responsibilities. If you or someone you love has been injured by a trained attack dog in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa or elsewhere in Maricopa County, you should contact an Arizona dog bite attorney to represent you.

Dog Aggression Facts

• Spaying or Neutering your dog can help lower aggression
• Aggression is more common in male dogs.  It is about 90 percent more common than female dogs.
• Puppies that come from pet stores and breeders have a higher chance to posses aggression
• ANY dog will protect their personal space and property, such as a toy or dog bowl.
• The less a dog socializes, the more likely the dog will be easily scared and more defiant to new situations and people.
• Adopting an adult dog is not necessarily a bad idea, however, there could be past dispositions that may affect the dogs’ temper.

Contact an Arizona Dog Bite Attorney

Even with proper dog attack training, dog owners do not always use their dogs’ skills for positive things. Educating communities on the dangerous of attack trained dogs, even police and military dogs is a start for prevention but we cannot always prevent a dog bite-related injury. If you are unable to prevent a dog-bite related injury and as a result, see www.azdogbitefirm.com for more information on how an Arizona dog bite lawyer can help you.