The fact that a person has a pet for company is proven to improve his life. Therefore, it is important to take care of them responsibly, so that the mistakes of their owners do not become the cause of tragic accidents that, for example, mark the dog and its breed as a symbol of violence and aggressiveness. Unfortunately, the latest case occurred on June 24, when a child under the age of 3 died after being attacked by a dog of a breed usually associated with similar misdeeds.
A report in this newspaper shows that the Ministry of Health processed 11,680 cases of bites in 2022 and that there are 17 breeds that are potentially dangerous, but whose effects depend on the way they were bred.
There are cases of rape and mistreatment of dogs, which can determine their level of aggression, experts say
Something to consider, since it is often the human being that shapes the character of these animals, who also tend to be victims of the irrational behavior of the people who choose to care for them. That is why it is outraged that there are veterinarians who even condemn the sexual abuse of small animals. Abuse that is punishable by Ecuadorian law.
In Guayaquil, according to the ordinance, those who have a dog from the list of ‘timid’ breeds must undergo a psychological examination to determine if they have enough emotional stability to care for them without endangering the dog or if they are raising it incorrectly.
Experts recommend this type of breed, in addition to proper upbringing, sterilization in order to achieve greater obedience.
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From 2019 to June 26 of this year, 3,799 complaints related to the behavior of pets, either due to abuse or animal attacks, were reported to the Animal Protection Police Station.
Ultimately, the responsibility for what happens to a dog—or other pet or animal that can be kept at home—falls on the person taking care of it. Something that must be taken seriously in order to contribute to coexistence among citizens and between humans and animals. (OR)
Source: Eluniverso
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