Red flag signs of an aggressive dog - including noises and common trick move
dailyrecord.co.ukIn the UK, dog attacks are becoming more and more common, with one such case involving an XL bully making headlines over the weekend.Two men and an 11-year-old girl were attacked by the animal in Birmingham on Saturday, September 9, and had to be rushed to hospital.Last year in the UK there were 10 fatal dog attacks - and according to an investigation by the BBC, more than half of them involved an XL bully, which is a type of bulldog.There are four dog breeds currently banned in the UK under the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act - the Japanese Tosa, pit bull terrier, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro.
However, incidents such as the one over the weekend mean that experts are warning people about the list's inaccuracy, the Mirror reports.
Battersea's canine behaviourist and training manager, Rob Bays, says there are many problems with the 'old-fashioned' list. Instead, he recommends paying attention to a dog's body language which can help you to tell if it's likely to be a threat or not.Speaking to the Mirror, Rob said: "The law came into play a long time ago and since we've seen 3,000 exempt dogs on the list.
Whilst the breed has been previously believed to be the indicator, it doesn't actually come into it."Fundamentally, it's about responsible pet ownership and educating yourself on the characteristics of your pet.
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