XL Bully Dogs Banned: What you need to know

After a spike in attacks American XL Bullies are now banned in England and Wales. Does banning breeds work? Or does science point to a better indicator for aggression? What makes a dog dangerous? And how can you tell if a dog is going to bite?Sit down every week with The Dog Scholar to unpick a new big question about dogs. Prof Sab brings the latest scientific research, Danny and Jamie bring 20 years of experience working with and training thousands of dogs. Takeaway fun facts, bust your own long held myths, and get to know humans' best friends in a completely new way.Send your questions and personal dog related icks to [email protected] us on social media @dogscholarpodcast.Copyright WillCarne Originals 2023.ReferencesReisner, I. R., Mann, J. J., Stanley, M., Huang, Y. Y., & Houpt, K. A. (1996). Comparison of cerebrospinal fluid monoamine metabolite levels in dominant-aggressive and non-aggressive dogs. Brain research, 714(1-2), 57-64. Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Watkins, F., Christley, R., & Westgarth, C. (2018). Online videos indicate human and dog behaviour preceding dog bites and the context in which bites occur. Scientific reports, 8(1), 7147.