You May Want to Reconsider Buying a Pit Bull for a Pet

Cynophobia, also known as fear of dogs, is a real condition that many people suffer from, often because of a past bad experience with a dog. For “man’s best friend,” it is a real shame that such thing exists, especially if you live in an area like St. George, Utah, where there are a lot of outdoor activities in which you could indulge yourself with your pets. But there’s one dog that a lawyer would say is perhaps better left on your “do not buy” list: pit bulls. With natural instincts that result in numerous dog bite incidents, these dogs can be quite dangerous.

What’s the Big Deal With Pit Bulls?
Pit bulls are known for their natural instinct to defend or attack when feeling threatened. In fact, nearly one-third of dog bite-related fatalities are caused by Pit bulls. They tend to be more aggressive than other dogs and when they bite, they bite with great force, shaking their heads violently back and forth to help the bite sink deeper into the skin. 

Imagine a warm and sunny day in St. George. You let your pit bull out, but it suddenly decides to attack a nearby runner after feeling threatened. Now you are on the phone with your lawyer hoping you don’t have to lose what many people consider to be a family member.

But I Can Train My Dog!
Studies have shown that trained dogs are certainly more well behaved than those that are not, but what many people may not know is that pit bulls have a natural instinct to aggressively fight at any moment. Even with the best dog training available in St. George, the pit bull is a common cause of urban dog bite injuries in children, according to the Dog Bite Law Center. 94 percent of the time, these attacks are completely unprovoked, making the case clear-cut for any lawyer.

If You Find Yourself in This Situation
When searching for the perfect pet, it is important that the animal feels safe and loved by the family so that it is less likely to be aggressive. If you find yourself in this situation—whether your dog bit someone or you have been bit by someone else’s animal—don’t waver from contacting a dog bite lawyer in St. George or elsewhere who can help settle such issues.

Eric Simmons is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter.