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Posted: 3rd July 2015

Dog attacks 'fuelled by poor socialisation'
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Around eight postal workers are attacked by dogs every day, while PDSA says millions of dogs do not get daily off-lead exercsie.
Training and exercise could also cut postal attacks - PDSA

As dog attacks on postal workers are once again in the spotlight, the PDSA says poor socialisation and lack of training and exercise could be to blame.

Royal Mail this week revealed that an average of eight postmen and women are attacked by dogs every day in the UK.

The incidence of aggression or inappropriate behaviour in dogs is a "huge concern", said PDSA vet Vicki Larkham.

Boredom and inactivity often lead to destructive or aggressive behaviour, yet according to the latest PDSA Animal Wellbeing report, close to a quarter of a million UK dogs never go for walks on the lead for 10 minutes or more.

Over two million do not get off-the-lead exercise outside the home or garden for 10 minutes or more every day.

Vicki added: "A properly trained and socialised puppy is less likely to act aggressively as it grows up. It’s up to every owner to make sure this happens, but unfortunately, many miss out on this vital part of their dog’s development…

"We are undoubtedly a nation of animal lovers, with four out of five pet owners stating that owning a pet makes them feel physically or mentally healthier. But anti-social behaviour in dogs continues to create problems, fuelled by a worrying lack of training, socialisation and exercise."




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