Pitbull bites to death: The fault is in the dog owner

In the story of the Pitbull dog that killed a person in Long An, the dog is not at fault, the fault is in humans – those who like to raise fierce dogs and do not comply with the law.
The Pitbull dog in Long An killed a person and injured his owner, raising concerns about raising fierce dogs like this one. Because this is not the first time people have been killed by wild dogs, but this heartbreaking story has happened many times.

Surely many people still remember the heartbreaking story that happened three years ago in Hanoi, when a man saw his adopted brother’s pitbull was chasing and biting a smaller dog, so he shouted loudly. Suddenly, the pitbull pounced on him, knocking him to the ground, biting him, leading to the death of the victim. Pitbull dog bite to death. Photo: TC Some places selling this breed often advertise: The pitbull is known as the lord of the fighting dogs. They are used in combat, possessing toned bodies, muscular muscles, sharp eyes and sharp teeth. Today, pitbull dogs have been tamed and raised as pets in households… On forums about raising dogs and cats, many people suggested that lawmakers should have regulations to completely ban the breeding of some fierce dogs such as pitbull, rottweiler, Brazilian clam, doberman, Tibetan clam, etc. guard as a working dog (dog). However, the group of people who have a hobby of raising fierce dogs believes that the owner must really understand the characteristics of the animal and know how to tame it. Not only pitbull, other dog breeds are often protective of their owners or protect themselves when they feel danger. A raised hand, a loud voice from outsiders… also made them think they were attacked, so they retaliated. In the case in Long An, the owner took the dog out without wearing a muzzle. When he saw another man talking loudly, the dog rushed to knock him down, attacking the victim to death. The dog owner who intervened was also bitten and seriously injured by it. Even we ourselves are fully educated and aware, but when we fall into a negative state, it is not uncommon for people to lack control over their behavior, take wrong actions, and harm their fellow human beings. pay dearly. Dogs, especially fierce dogs with a predatory nature, control their instincts even more. Granted, the owner must train the dog, but how many people understand the temperament of the animal they are raising; How many people are capable of teaching and training fierce dogs at home? Not to mention, no matter how well they are tamed and taught, when they encounter problems or feel threatened, they all appear as wild animals. Currently, there is no law in our country that prohibits the keeping of any kind of dog. However, our country has long had very clear regulations on measures that pet owners must take such as rabies vaccination. When taking a dog to a public place, someone must lead, wear a muzzle for the dog or keep the dog on a leash. Administratively, Decree 04/2020 stipulates a fine of 1-2 million dong for one of the acts of not wearing a muzzle for a dog or not keeping a dog on a leash or having no one to take the dog to a public place. At a more serious level, the dog owner must be criminally responsible according to Article 295 of the Penal Code 2015 (crimes of violating regulations on occupational safety, occupational hygiene and safety in crowded places). Accordingly, in case a dog bites a person to death (as in Long An), the dog owner can be fined from VND 20 million to VND 100 million, subject to non-custodial reform for up to three years or a prison term of 1-5 years. In civil terms, the dog owner must compensate the victim for damage, whether criminal or not because it is a wild animal, a source of extreme danger according to Article 601 of the Civil Code 2015. In the world, there are a number of countries that have banned the breeding of some fierce dogs at regional or national level, including pitbulls. While waiting for the legislators to study to see if there should be a regulation on banning the breeding of aggressive dogs, owners must first strictly comply with the existing regulations. If the owner is always subjective and confident that he has fully understood his pet’s temperament, despite the law, taking the dog out on the street without a muzzle, without a leash, the price to pay will be very expensive. That price is not only for the community but also for the dog owners themselves, as was the heartbreaking case in Long An. Each species is born with unique temperaments, suitable for certain environments. In this heartbreaking story, dogs are not at fault, the fault lies with humans – people who like to breed fierce dogs, not complying with the law.