In yet another canine attack, a foreigner was attacked by five dogs on Mobor beach stretch, once again bringing to the fore the safety of tourists and other visitors. It is a fact that the number of stray dogs on the beaches has increased by leaps and bounds. Be that as it may, stray dogs may attack humans due to a combination of factors including fear, hunger, protecting their territory, feeling threatened, previous negative experiences with humans and sometimes even rabies. Reducing the stray population can help mitigate the risk of dog attacks.
It is pertinent to note that stray dogs are significantly more likely to attack when they are in packs, as their pack mentality can trigger aggressive behavior, especially when defending territory or feeling threatened, making them a much greater danger compared to a single stray dog. Within a pack, dogs can communicate with each other easily, potentially coordinating an attack on a perceived threat. It may not be possible to free all the beaches in the State of stray dogs due to its porous nature. However, those dogs which move in packs need to be trapped and moved to the dog shelter.
