1. CHILDREN
Animal behaviourists say that there is no such thing as a completely safe dog or a childproof dog. Any dog can bite under wrong circumstances. Children are usually bitten and though most dog bites are not fatal, children must be supervised anytime they interact with any animal. Children must be taught not to pet dogs they don't know at any time.
2. FEAR AGGRESSION
During their growing up years, some puppies get frightened during their fear imprint period by rough handling or abuse. They tend to growl, nip, snap and bite at certain people or situations. Often they growl first before they bite. Most owners don't realise this.
3. TUG-OF-WAR OR ATTACK GAMES encourage the puppy to be aggressive when they grow up. Chew ropes being pulled while the puppy is chewing it encourages a tug-of-war which is entertaining and fun. However this trains the puppy to be aggressive. He does not understand the difference of play and real life situations.
4. DOES NOT SOCIALISE YOUR DOG Some puppies never get out of the apartment to meet other people, children, neighbours and friends at all. They don't get trained to be obedient. They become territorial and bites people or running children.
5. TOO CRUEL TO NEUTER MALE DOGS. Many young Singaporeans believe that it is cruel to neuter the male dog no matter how aggressive he is towards family members. Dogs who have not been spayed or neutered are more likely to bite than neutered dogs.
6. PROFESSIONAL ADVICES. Many owners do not bother when the puppy growls, nips or bites, considering this animal behaviour is normal. Do seek professional advice from your veterinarian or a skilled dog trainer.
7. NEVER PET A DOG, without letting him see you first.
8. FOOD PROTECTION OR CARING FOR PUPPIES.
Some dogs growl when they are disturbed during sleeping time, or eating or caring for puppies. Do not disturb them in such situation.
9. DON'T RUN OR SCREAM when a strange dog approaches you. Some young girls in Singapore who have no experience will dogs will scream loudly. Stand still with your hands at your sides. Do not speak to or look at the dog. Teach children to stand still "like a tree" until the dog goes away. Practise with a stuffed toy dog.
10. If the dog knocks you down to the ground, curl with your hands over your ears, like a ball. Lie still and keep quiet until the dog goes away.
11. If the dog attacks, decrease your injury by "feeding" him your jacket, purse, bicycle or anything else that can serve as a barrier between you and the dog. It is tempting to run.
12. Trespassing/intruder into shop.
As dogs are territorial and protect their master's work place, some Singaporeans simply drive into their territory to see the boss. They may get bitten. Medical costs and liability claims can be excessive for the owner. The authorities may impound the dog for investigation and euthanasia. A loss of a good guard dog.
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