Barking Dogs Seldom Bite, Or Do They? Responsible Pet Ownership practices

For those of us who adore dogs, it’s hard to imagine a harmful thought crossing our minds. Man’s best friend, easily impressed & ever loyal - we see dogs through a lens of love. However, animal psychology is to be taken into account, even with pets. A few practices are natural, or genetically hardwired, whereas others are learned, or created through experience.

Over the past month, India has seen a rise in dog-biting incidents.

There have been reports of toddlers & 7-year-olds being attacked by “aggressive” dog breeds. In this article, we explore a few of the reasons why this may be happening.

While a common misconception is that the reason for such attacks is due to the supposedly aggressive nature of a breed, the truth is the environment the animal is exposed to is a significant factor. It is important to realize the root issue is a lack of responsible pet ownership.

While the practice of breeding can be carried out ethically, unethical breeding leads to a host of health & behavioural issues, the effects of which we see in such incidents. Take a look at our articles on ethical breeding & how to distinguish an ethical breeder.

Even the most caring pet parents can find themselves faced with a challenge while caring for breeds such as pitbulls, rottweilers, German shepherds, American pitbulls etc.

Responsible pet ownership begins with understanding your dog. As a first step, we have comprehensively listed everything you may need to know about your dog’s breed in an easy-to-understand format. Find the breed you’re interested in on our complete list of dog breeds page and understand them in a whole new light!