Are there any truly dangerous dogs? In today's society, many people are frightened of certain dog breeds. Typically, people are frightened by the larger breeds or the breeds known for being aggressive which is understandable. Nevertheless, people can't judge a breed of dog based on aggression when aggression stems from how they are treated by their owners. Researchers have discovered that aggression in a dog really does come from how they are treated by their owners. Ordinarily, some people don't think it, but dogs are the most loyal and loving creatures on the planet; accordingly, people can't judge them based on stories, when truly it's the owner's fault when their good little puppy turns into a big bad dog.
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For instance, the Chihuahua. They are another very common breed of dog in America, just not quite as big as the Pit Bull. Chihuahuas, like Pit Bulls, don't have a very good reputation with humans. Everyone knows that Chihuahuas are notorious for being feisty little things that like to bite. However, they are never mentioned in the news, similar to any of the breeds that are labeled as aggressive. Dogs that aren't labeled aggressive can also become aggressive when their owners treat them wrong. Unlike the bigger breeds for obvious reasons, people tend to do things such as carry the little dogs around in purses, dress them up in clothing and bows, and ultimately treat them like they are toys. Nonetheless, most of the time, small dogs are seen as loving little creatures that would never hurt a fly, but they can be just like the more aggressively labeled breeds in the way that with the wrong owner, they can become aggressive and attack. ¨Pet Pomeranian¨ states that in 2000 there was a case of a Pomeranian killing a 6-week old baby for supposedly no reason. There clearly had to have been something wrong for this dog to attack. This goes to show that, with the wrong ownership and training, even the dogs that aren't labeled aggressive can do some damage on other creatures, including humans. It may be unfortunate, but it is true and there are more pieces of evidence showing …show more content…
Everyone says dogs are man's best friend, and they were put here on Earth to be man's best friend. This may be one of the truest phrases in the world about best friends. Dogs turn regular people into better people, and there have been many tests that prove it. ¨In a 2002 study, researchers measured changes in heart rate and blood pressure among people who had a dog or cat, compared to those who did not, when participants were under stress (performing a timed math task). People with a dog or cat had lower resting heart rates and blood pressure measures at the beginning of the experiment than non-pet owners. People with a dog or cat were also less likely to have spikes in heart rates and blood pressure while performing the math task, and their heart rates and blood pressure returned to normal more quickly.They also made fewer errors in their math when their pet was present in the room.4 All these findings indicated that having a dog or cat lowered the risk of heart disease, as well as lowering stress so that performance improved¨(Casciotti and Zuckerman).Many people with physical issues, disabilities, anxiety issues, or depression can get service dogs to help them cope with what they are going through. So, if dogs are so genetically evil, why would some doctors instruct patients with similar issues to get a dog? The answer to that question is quite simple, for dogs aren't bad creatures. With