Risk to small children from family dog often underestimated

(University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna) Dog bites suffered by young children are often inflicted by the family dog. Such incidents frequently occur despite the presence of an adult. A survey of dog owners conducted by researchers from the Institute of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare at Vetmeduni Vienna shows that people underestimate risky situations involving the family dog. The analysis of the survey was published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news