Not long ago, a very angry and heart-wrenching thing happened. In Chongzhou, which is under the jurisdiction of Chengdu, Sichuan, a two-year-old girl went out with her mother and was attacked by a fat black Rottweiler. The tearing bite caused serious injuries. The poor little girl suffered more than 20 injuries all over her body, and her ribs and kidneys were also seriously damaged.

The owner of the dog has now been subject to criminal coercive measures, and what awaits him will be huge compensation and severe legal punishment. However, the little girl's physical and mental health has suffered huge trauma, which is difficult to make up for.

Why does this tragedy happen and how to avoid it? Let’s discuss it today.

Why can vicious dogs cause serious injuries?

Large dogs are indeed very lethal. This is because the bite force of large dogs is quite large. Someone once did a test and found that the bite force of dogs, calculated in terms of pressure, ranges from 310 ~31790kPa, the maximum value of which is approximately equivalent to 300 atmospheres. The "murderer" this time is a Rottweiler, which has the highest bite force of this breed. The bite force of us humans is only about half that of a Rottweiler, but it is more than enough to open a bottle cap and crack a nut with our teeth (please don’t really do this, it will damage the teeth), which shows how powerful the dog’s mouth is.

Dog’s teeth

What’s more, when a dog bites a person, it’s not as simple as two flat plates squeezing the person’s limbs or body parts between them. We know that there is an idiom called "canine interlocking", which means that a dog's teeth are uneven. Of course, the wounds caused by such teeth will not be as neat as a knife. Moreover, the dog does not stop after one bite. After it bites the target, it will "shake its head" fiercely. You can easily understand it by watching the video of police dog training. This is what the so-called "biting" means - even Ribbon bite. Moreover, ferocious dogs with strong bite force are often strong, big-headed and thick-necked, so their bites are particularly powerful and the damage will naturally be greater. Finally, if the dog is really anxious, will he only take one bite?

All these factors will cause dog bite wounds to be very complicated and accompanied by Punctures, tears, soft tissue injuries, etc. may also damage nerves, blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, bones, and even internal organs (such as this incident), so careful detection and debridement are required. In addition to serious bite injuries, This makes treatment very difficult and often causes severe pain and panic to the victim. Especially for children, this experience is very, very scary.

Wounds caused by dog ​​bites

In addition, dog bites may also put victims at risk of diseases such as rabies and tetanus. In addition, bite wounds are irregular and often leave scars. Affect the appearance.

When vicious dogs hurt people, why are children always hurt the most?

We often see news about dogs biting people, and most of the seriously injured victims are children. The main reasons are as follows:

First of all, the children are too young to run and have little strength. They are easily frightened and overwhelmed when facing vicious dogs and find it difficult to protect themselves.

The second is the physical issue. For ordinary adults, most dogs are looked down upon, but if children are small, larger dogs have to look straight up or even look up. The small size of children and their lack of deterrence will also make vicious dogs more unscrupulous.

Taking this incident as an example, the shoulder height of an adult Rottweiler male dog (not counting the size of the dog’s head) can reach about 69 centimeters, and the weight can reach 60 kilograms, while a 2-year-old girl , even "extremely tall and strong" is less than 1 meter tall and weighs no more than 15 kilograms. If the former attacks the latter, the consequences can be imagined to be serious.

This difference in height means that when a dog bites an adult, the injuries are more likely to be on the limbs and body, but for children, the injuries are often on the head and face - making it easier for the dog to attack... According to "Chinese Dog Bite Treatment" According to the 2019 Emergency Expert Consensus, children under 4 years old are bitten by dogs, and 2/3 of the injuries are located on the head, face, and neck, and the perineum is also often attacked.

Some serious cases.

There are also some children who are suddenly bitten after playing well with a dog they know. This is often because the children do not know enough about the dangers of dogs and do not understand the habits of dogs, so they tend to get too close. Moreover, the movements are sudden and the dogs often shout loudly, which may disturb the dog.

My dog ​​promises not to bite?

No one can guarantee it!

The author also likes dogs, but I particularly hate dog owners who walk their dogs without leashes. On the one hand, they directly threaten the safety of others. On the other hand, these people also make civilized dog owners suffer. Implicated and met with a blank stare. They often give these two excuses, "Don't be afraid, the xxx dogs I raise don't bite people" and "It's okay, our dogs are well-behaved and don't bite people."

Are these two statements scientific? Of course not, let’s talk next.

The Labrador in question

In this vicious dog injury incident, a "watcher" also showed up - a white Labrador Duo stood by and watched. He was taken away for evidence collection and after monitoring and surveillance, it was found that the dog had no evil deeds and was released. Many netizens think that Labradors are honest and won't bite - is this true?

Let’s first look at a bloody statistical chart.

The data in the figure comes from dog bite fatalities across the United States from 2005 to 2017. The statistics include the types of murderous dogs. We can see that pit bulls top the list, claiming 284 lives, and the second place is the Rottweiler that bit the little girl this time.

It seems that the breed of dog is closely related to aggression? There is indeed some relationship between the two. After all, some breeds of dogs were originally bred to fight and protect their owners. But don’t forget, this is a fatal statistic! So of course those small and medium-sized dogs cannot appear on this list - they all bite out of control. Can a bite from a Chihuahua and a bite from a Rottweiler be the same thing? !

Therefore, if we include bites, we will find that there are various types of dogs that bite people. In addition to those on the fatal list, breeds such as golden retrievers, Labradors, and border collies are recognized to have good tempers. They are also on the list - these breeds of dogs have relatively mild temperaments, but there are so many of them that it is inevitable that there will be a few biting ones, and there are also some "chuanchuan" whose breeds cannot be determined.

So, we can indeed say that certain breeds of dogs are more likely to bite people, but don’t just guarantee that any kind of dog will definitely not bite people.

As for the statement "my dog ​​does not bite people", it is just a psychological comfort. To use an inappropriate analogy, people who love dogs say that dogs are "furry children", but children who are usually very honest will still fight with people when they are annoyed, let alone dogs? For example, being frightened by sudden sounds or movements, being robbed of food, being bullied by other dogs, etc., may cause the dog to turn his back and bite people on the spot.

So don’t use these excuses not to put your dog on a leash, it’s boring!

Can we still have dogs?

This incident has also caused some friends to go to the other extreme. They think that all dogs are dangerous and people who keep dogs are totally unacceptable. This is unnecessary. After all, dogs are one of the most important companion animals and bring countless comforts to people. Those friends who raise dogs in a civilized manner should not be discriminated against and criticized for raising dogs. But dog owners must also take responsibility. Next, let’s briefly talk about the things you need to pay attention to when raising a dog.

Choose the breed carefully

As mentioned above, no Which type of dog does not bite at all, but it is true that some breeds are more dangerous. Dog breeds that are large in size, have fierce tempers, and require extensive training experience and wide space for activities are really not suitable for keeping in densely populated communities. They can easily make neighbors nervous and can easily hurt people if they lose control. Moreover, even if a small dog goes crazy, its owner can often easily hold it back. However, even if these tall and powerful dogs are tied up with a leash, it will be difficult for the owner to hold them back when they get angry, not to mention some irresponsible owners who are negligent. The caretaker simply let the big dog wander around the community.

The owner pulled the dog hard.

Therefore, don’t get a big dog on a whim, only to find that you can’t control it, and you are afraid of the criminal liability and compensation for hurting people. In the end, you can only deal with it hastily, which will be sad and ruin your money. What's more, many of these dog breeds are prohibited dogs in cities, and those who keep them will face punishment. As for those friends who raise a big dog in pursuit of "security", the mood is understandable, but it is indeed not appropriate to base their "security" on the "insecurity" of their neighbors...

Intensify training

It is really ironic to treat a dog like a "hairy kid" but not discipline it properly. Responsible dog owners should learn about the dog's physiology and behavior, understand the dog's way of thinking, and accompany and train them well. With the development of the companion animal industry, if a dog behaves unfriendly and the owner does not correct it, he or she can even find a professional trainer to help correct the behavior. In fact, most dogs can become obedient and friendly through proper training, including the aforementioned pit bulls and Rottweilers. But unfortunately, those who dare to get a large and violent banned dog when they are hot-headed People who raise food often cannot do this.

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Protecting children

Wear a dog leash when you go out, and shovel out poop as soon as possible This is the basic training of a master, so we won’t go into details. Let’s focus on children’s safety. Dogs are indeed a danger factor to children, so we must strengthen our safety awareness and not let young children be alone with big dogs.

Of course, this situation is very extreme, and we don’t have to dislike dogs for this, but even dogs that are very friendly to people may accidentally injure children. For example, a very long golden retriever or Labrador can knock a child over on the spot with a slight pounce when playing around. Some children's rua is not as serious as that of a dog, and the dog may resist if it feels uncomfortable. In fact, many children are bitten by dogs, and the perpetrators are "familiar dogs" they know rather than wild dogs outside... Therefore, when dogs and children are together, owners must strengthen supervision.

Do we need to kill all stray dogs?

Finally, let’s talk briefly about stray dogs. Some friends hope to get rid of all stray dogs. This feeling is understandable. After all, rabies cases are still frequently reported in many places in China. And even if you don't have rabies, stray dogs wandering around on the street really make people worry about being bitten.

An Indian child was attacked by stray dogs on the street.

Stray dogs in some areas can also endanger local wildlife. A more extreme example is that the myth of the Tibetan Mastiff was shattered. Many Tibetan Mastiff owners on the plateau could no longer continue their work, so they simply "let the dogs go back to the mountains" , As a result, groups of Tibetan mastiffs can even drive brown bears and snow leopards to run all over the mountains...seriously threatening their survival. From these perspectives, stray dogs will sooner or later become a hidden danger to society, and we should indeed control stray dogs well.

But do not buy any toxic substances to detoxify dogs privately. This may hurt innocent pet dogs or other animals, and may even be eaten by ignorant children, causing danger. Need to bear legal responsibility.

To better solve the problem of stray dogs, the most important thing is that owners must think clearly before raising dogs to reduce abandonment. In addition, they must do sterilization, increase adoptions, and emphasize adoption instead of purchasing.

Finally, in the rescue of stray animals, there is one thing that is very unbearable to mention but has to be done or not, and that is euthanasia. In many countries, stray animals will be captured and brought to shelters. If no one adopts them within a certain period of time, they will be euthanized. Only in this way can better control be achieved. According to statistics from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately 920,000 stray animals entering shelters in the United States are euthanized every year (including 390,000 dogs). People are speechless - who will support them?

If I have to say it, it is those owners who carelessly raise dogs and abandon them easily, which caused such a tragedy. Euthanasia for unadopted stray animals is just to support those irresponsible people in the face of abuse. The owner is just cleaning up the mess.

Finally, to summarize, dog owners need to understand that many people are somewhat afraid of dogs. What we can do is to discipline our own dogs well, raise them legally and walk them in a civilized manner, so that we can feel at ease. Enjoy the happy time with your dog. As for those who always talk about "how can I control the dog?" and "dogs on leashes are pitiful and not free at all." Please remember: "It is people who raise dogs, not dogs who raise people. When you raise a dog, you have to let it go." It listens to discipline.”