“Killer Dogs’ Owners Can Be Held Responsible”, Expert Speaks on Liability for Pet Ownership
Ikeja, Lagos state - In this era, many Nigerian youths engage in the breeding of dogs. They nurture dogs for homes, businesses, and at times, to serve as farm guards.
Various breeds of dogs include Alsatian, Doberman pinscher, German shepherd, Belgian malinois, and Siberian Husky.
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Siberian Huskies are one of the few dog breeds that resemble wolves in appearance due to their ancestral lineage. They are descendants of the ancient sled dogs.
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This specie of dogs are active, energetic, and resilient.
Speaking with Legit.ng, Michael Oluwatobi Jamal, the president of the Siberian Husky Breeders of Nigeria, explained why the types of dogs are friendly and loyal. He also tells us what makes them excellent working dogs.
He said:
"They are dogs with high energy and high adaptability traits which makes them unique and one of the most healthy dog breeds out there."
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On what informed his passion for dog breeding, he replied that it is his love for nature and animals.
On March 21, 2023, a pit bull, Roxie, was shot dead in an estate in Lagos.
Roxie was shot more than once for wandering into a house.
The incident drew condemnation from stakeholders in the dog breeding business.
Revisiting the issue, Oluwatobi said it passes for animal cruelty, which, according to him, is thoughtless.
Oluwatobi told Legit.ng:
"Obviously, it is considered animal cruelty because the innocent dog didn't attack any individual or any livestock. Such act is considered selfish and wicked."
In July, a young Nigerian man, named Mohammed Jimoh, was murdered by a dog.
Late Jimoh had gone to buy noodles at a shop in his neighbourhood, Asa Dam area of Ilorin, Kwara state, when he was ferociously chased by a neighbour’s dog.
While earnestly running to escape from the dog, he was said to have heavily hit his chest on an electric pole and violently fell.
He was however pronounced dead some minutes after he was taken to hospital.
One month later, in Osun state, a nursing mother, identified simply as Mummy Basira, was injured by an Alsatian dog. The dog jumped out of a building around Halleluyah Area of Ido-Osun, Osun state, and grabbed a baby strapped to her back in the neighbourhood.
The incident, which happened around in the afternoon led to panic, as the dog attacked the baby, killing her in the process, while the residents watched helplessly.
Oluwatobi shared his thoughts about the rising cases of deadly dog attacks in the country. He has this advice for dog owners:
"Dog owners need to pay attention to their dogs and we breeders or dog retailers need to encourage our clients to always add dog training as a compulsory part of owning a dog regardless of the breed."
He stated that he is aware of animal law in Nigeria, and owners can be held responsible if a dog kills a human.
He said:
"An owner can be held responsible if their dog kills a human."
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In a related article, Legit.ng reported that a man was nearly attacked by dogs, but his speed saved him from the two domestic animals.
In a video posted on TikTok by @kennyzfarm, the man escaped a dog bite by the whiskers.
Man laments about new dog
Legit.ng also reported that a man bought a security dog for his house, however, the dog likes sitting on the fence instead.
The man, John Nwa, said he is unhappy that the dog does not do the security job but stays on the fence like a CCTV camera.
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