There is a segment, a large segment of the population that has the attitude that they are somehow "special". The rules that apply to other people don't apply to them. Their kids are special too. They would NEVER do THAT! No, not their little dears. And their dogs? No, that must be your other neighbor's dog that continuously barks when they are gone, It's the other neighbors' dogs that crap all over your lawn and dig up your flowers. After all, my dog would never do that. And bite? My dog would NEVER bite. He's a good dog.

That's why there are so many dog bite stories. Anybody you know?

I'm a dog lover. They are wonderful pets and a help to mankind. I don't know how far along the path to civilization we would be without them. The do have their own society and their own rules and when it comes down to survival they obey that fundamental law, not me! I'll go down fighting.

If you are in their society, the pack, you are OK. If you are alpha you're the boss but you aren't totally expemt if you push too far. You can make a dog mean and enhance what ever tendencies it may bring to the situation or you can treat it fairly and lovingly but you must be consistent in all things in the doggie's world. If you are not and you display weakness it will fill the niche with it's power. You HAVE to be a responsible dog owner.