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Mauled Boy Conquers His Dog Fear
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poor little mites been through it 
,so hope the therapy works :luck: :luck: :luck:
,so hope the therapy works :luck: :luck: :luck:
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It's amazing isn't it. How brave that little boy is and how kind of a very busy animal shelter to help out with this important issue for him. Touches my heart. :b
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what a lovely story :huggles: :huggles: :huggles: :huggles:
wat a lovelly end to such a traggic story just glad the young boy is overcoming his fears and lets hope he can conker his fears even more to touch a adult dog without fear.
WELL DONE
and i think it just proves to us all how brave young children can be.
well done again.
WELL DONE
and i think it just proves to us all how brave young children can be.
well done again.
I've been looking at some on-line newspaper articles. This one is relevant:
Dog owners must take the blame
Nov 2 2006
By Martyn Hubbard, Wrexham Mail
RECENT incidents in which dogs have attacked children have shocked the public and made everyone aware of the danger dogs can pose.
Our sympathies go out to those affected and to their families and friends.
Media focus has turned onto the subject of dogs, particularly breeds such as rottweilers and questions are being asked as to why they attack and what should be done.
What is needed is responsible pet ownership.
Under the new Animal Welfare Act, due to become law next spring, pet owners will have a duty of care to their animals.
This increase in responsibility should lead to more dogs being looked after properly, leading to fewer problems of aggression. Neutering is recommended for pets and can also reduce aggression in male dogs.
For more than 10 years we have called for a compulsory registration scheme which would further promote and responsible ownership, and provide a national database linking dogs to owners.
The Dangerous Dogs Act goes against our belief that the focus should be on the deed, not the breed.
We also do not back wholesale muzzling as this goes against basic welfare needs.
All dogs have the potential to be dangerous. Powerful dogs can be trained to attack, but it is the training that should be questioned, not the type of dog.
Dog owners should train their pets to be sociable and by doing this potentially dangerous situations can be avoided.
There are various factors that can lead to aggression in dogs - if a dog is kept cooped up or chained in one place for long periods then this could breed aggression.
Hot weather, noise, or change of home and owner can cause an animal to become suddenly aggressive and pack instinct can take over if two dogs or more are together.
If a dog has not been socialised early in life then it is introduced to children later in life it can see them as a threat.
If dogs and children are sharing the same environment, everyone needs to be aware of the potential risk.
Some dogs are wonderful with children, others might react if they are provoked.
RSPCA centres have many dogs that no longer suit their owners' lifestyles - people should think carefully about taking on any kind of dog and make sure they can look after it responsibly.
MARTYN HUBBARD Regional Superintendent
RSPCA Wales and West
http://icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/r...-name_page.html
Dog owners must take the blame
Nov 2 2006
By Martyn Hubbard, Wrexham Mail
RECENT incidents in which dogs have attacked children have shocked the public and made everyone aware of the danger dogs can pose.
Our sympathies go out to those affected and to their families and friends.
Media focus has turned onto the subject of dogs, particularly breeds such as rottweilers and questions are being asked as to why they attack and what should be done.
What is needed is responsible pet ownership.
Under the new Animal Welfare Act, due to become law next spring, pet owners will have a duty of care to their animals.
This increase in responsibility should lead to more dogs being looked after properly, leading to fewer problems of aggression. Neutering is recommended for pets and can also reduce aggression in male dogs.
For more than 10 years we have called for a compulsory registration scheme which would further promote and responsible ownership, and provide a national database linking dogs to owners.
The Dangerous Dogs Act goes against our belief that the focus should be on the deed, not the breed.
We also do not back wholesale muzzling as this goes against basic welfare needs.
All dogs have the potential to be dangerous. Powerful dogs can be trained to attack, but it is the training that should be questioned, not the type of dog.
Dog owners should train their pets to be sociable and by doing this potentially dangerous situations can be avoided.
There are various factors that can lead to aggression in dogs - if a dog is kept cooped up or chained in one place for long periods then this could breed aggression.
Hot weather, noise, or change of home and owner can cause an animal to become suddenly aggressive and pack instinct can take over if two dogs or more are together.
If a dog has not been socialised early in life then it is introduced to children later in life it can see them as a threat.
If dogs and children are sharing the same environment, everyone needs to be aware of the potential risk.
Some dogs are wonderful with children, others might react if they are provoked.
RSPCA centres have many dogs that no longer suit their owners' lifestyles - people should think carefully about taking on any kind of dog and make sure they can look after it responsibly.
MARTYN HUBBARD Regional Superintendent
RSPCA Wales and West
http://icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/r...-name_page.html
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