Canine aggression toward people. Bite scenarios and prevention.
This article reviews studies of different dog bites directed toward people. Typical bite events are summarized by describing the characteristics of the dog, victim, and wound; serious bites (severe and fatal bites) are described separately. Suggestions for the prevention of dog bites are presented.
Wright
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Psychology Department, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia.
D000367:Age Factors; D000374:Aggression; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001947:Breeding; D004285:Dogs / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D012737:Sex Factors