Dog Fighting Leads to Biting
Breeding dogs for dog-fighting increases and promotes the risk of dog-bite related injuries and fatalities in unsuspecting neighboring communities.

PHOENIX, AZ, May 16, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dog fighting is the act of using two or more dogs placed in a small area and for an hour or more fight until one is unable to continue the fight or dies. This is usually done with dog breeds that show potential to be aggressive. According to the Humane Society, it's estimated that 20,000-40,000 people in the United States take part in the dog fighting industry. A high profile case was that of Former Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Vick, who was arrested in July 2007 for his participation in dog fighting. He was not only indicted for the engagement in the establishment of fighting kennels, but also the purchase of trained pit bulls and also the training of other pit bulls for dog figting competitions.

The dog suffers psychological and physical abuse. The dog is trained to promote or act out in violence and show their aggression. This carries on to the community because the dog does not solely channel their violence to their other opponent in the fighting ring but to anyone and anything. This poses a danger to communities outside this illegal act.

How does it harm people outside the fighting industry?

These dogs are bred generation after generation to fight and be violent. This according to the Humane Society of the United States increases and promotes the risk of dog-bite related injuries and fatalities in unsuspecting neighboring communities. Children are highly at risk because their small body frame could be mistaken for another dog and they will not hesitate to attack the child and cause a dog bite-related injury or even fatally harm the child. A viciously-trained fighting dog does not discriminate against its victim, child or adult.

Common Dog Fighting Breeds

• Pit Bulls
• Bull Dogs
• Boston Terrier
• English Mastif
• Rottweiler

According to the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control recognizing Canine Postures could in general help a potential victim be aware of an aggressive dog such as a dog-fighting dog.

How to Read Canine Postures?

1. Arousal - eyes are large, body stiffed, and the tail is straight up. The dog is either made aware by their environment or a person.
2. Neutral Relaxed- mouth slightly opened, tail relaxed, and weight is equally distributed.
3. Play Solicitation- tail loosely wagging, eyes are soft, and fight spread apart. It is almost as if the dog is bowing
4. Aggressive Attack - tail stiffed, eyes staring and glaring, teeth grinding and weight is mostly forward.
5. Defensive Aggression - eats down, weight in back area, tail down and tense and teeth showing.

Contact an Arizona Dog Bite Attorney

Dog owners are legally responsible for the actions of their dogs. If someone else's dog has injured you or someone you love, the owner is liable for your damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If any dog related injuries in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa or elsewhere in Maricopa County have occurred, fatal or not, the owner should be held responsible and an Arizona dog bite injury lawyer can help. Even with prevention, dog bites and attacks occur. If you are unable to prevent a dog-bite related injury and as a result, you or a loved one have been the victim of an attack, our Arizona dog-bite injury lawyer can help get the compensation you deserve. For more information see www.azdogbitefirm.com.

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