Dog Bites

United Press International reported on Oct 3 that the breed of a dog biting children accounts less than behavioral or medical problems of the dog. The study by the University of Pennsylvania was published in Injury Prevention. Of the 111 dog biting cases studied, the results indicated that young children were more likely to be bitten when dogs sensed treat against food or toys. Dogs defending territory was the chief reason for older children being bitten. It is significant to note that the researchers observed that three-quarters of the dogs studied exhibited anxiety when left alone by owners or when exposed to loud noise. Also, half of the dogs had medical conditions. Young children’s unpredictable movement and noisy behavior may also factor in with that group be prone to dog bites.