Category Archives: Dog Attack

This Survey Had A Lot To Tell… About Deceptive Statistics

This survey has frightening findings, until you read the fine print and realize that all the questions are meaningless. “More than half of dog owners said they knew someone who had been bitten or attacked by a dog while a

This Survey Had A Lot To Tell… About Deceptive Statistics

This survey has frightening findings, until you read the fine print and realize that all the questions are meaningless. “More than half of dog owners said they knew someone who had been bitten or attacked by a dog while a

dog taken by seal

This Dog’s Tragic End Is A Warning!

Seal watching tours are very popular these days. The tourists usually watch from the shore or are taken to seals on a boat. The best operators, of course are those who can get the tourists the closest, getting that ‘close

dog taken by seal

This Dog’s Tragic End Is A Warning!

Seal watching tours are very popular these days. The tourists usually watch from the shore or are taken to seals on a boat. The best operators, of course are those who can get the tourists the closest, getting that ‘close

Judge Allan Furr

Who Needs Animal Experts. Just Call A Lawyer Instead!

A Judge in Alabama has ordered the euthanasia of 33 dogs. He did it not because the dogs have injured anyone or caused any harm. No, in sending 33 dogs to their death Court District Judge Allan Furr was satisfied

Judge Allan Furr

Who Needs Animal Experts. Just Call A Lawyer Instead!

A Judge in Alabama has ordered the euthanasia of 33 dogs. He did it not because the dogs have injured anyone or caused any harm. No, in sending 33 dogs to their death Court District Judge Allan Furr was satisfied

guard dog

Want Home Protection? Get A Dog!

In these uncertain times home owners are increasingly concerned about their safety. More are turning away from traditional protection tools and towards trained guard dogs. And for a good reason: “Croft’s company trains dogs for personal protection, as well as

guard dog

Want Home Protection? Get A Dog!

In these uncertain times home owners are increasingly concerned about their safety. More are turning away from traditional protection tools and towards trained guard dogs. And for a good reason: “Croft’s company trains dogs for personal protection, as well as

snarling dog

You Dog Could Be Your Biggest Liability!

You may be surprised to know that a third of all home owner insurance liability claims are made over dig bites! “The cost of dog bite claims rose a whopping 53.4 percent from 2003 to 2011 according to the Insurance

snarling dog

You Dog Could Be Your Biggest Liability!

You may be surprised to know that a third of all home owner insurance liability claims are made over dig bites! “The cost of dog bite claims rose a whopping 53.4 percent from 2003 to 2011 according to the Insurance

dog attack todler

The System Is Broken! What More Proof Do You Need!

“A toddler was so badly mauled in a vicious dog attack that her tongue was left poking through a gaping hole in her cheek. But the owner of the Labrador collie, which savagely clamped its jaws around Lucy Harris’ face,

dog attack todler

The System Is Broken! What More Proof Do You Need!

“A toddler was so badly mauled in a vicious dog attack that her tongue was left poking through a gaping hole in her cheek. But the owner of the Labrador collie, which savagely clamped its jaws around Lucy Harris’ face,

dog with rifle

Dogs Fight Back

It is very common for Vets to treat hunting dogs accidentally shot by their owners. Now at last some dogs are turning the tables: “A man in France has had his right hand amputated after his dog ‘accidentally shot him’

dog with rifle

Dogs Fight Back

It is very common for Vets to treat hunting dogs accidentally shot by their owners. Now at last some dogs are turning the tables: “A man in France has had his right hand amputated after his dog ‘accidentally shot him’

How To Stop A Dog Fight

A dog fight is a very dangerous situation. Dangerous to your dog, to you and to others around you. When dogs fight, they momentarily ‘return back to the primordial wolf’ so to speak. What I mean by that is –

How To Stop A Dog Fight

A dog fight is a very dangerous situation. Dangerous to your dog, to you and to others around you. When dogs fight, they momentarily ‘return back to the primordial wolf’ so to speak. What I mean by that is –

Scooby Doo

Don’t Blame Scooby Doo When Real Education Is Lacking!

A new Australian study blames Scooby Doo and other popular TV characters for children’s lack of dog safety education: “What children don’t learn from fictional cartoon dog characters is that dogs are territorial animals, they are hunting animals and they

Scooby Doo

Don’t Blame Scooby Doo When Real Education Is Lacking!

A new Australian study blames Scooby Doo and other popular TV characters for children’s lack of dog safety education: “What children don’t learn from fictional cartoon dog characters is that dogs are territorial animals, they are hunting animals and they

Rabies dog

Your Dog Could Have You Charged With Murder!

It is often said that keeping a dangerous dog is like owning a loaded gun. In South Africa they are taking that literally: “It’s been suggested that murder charges should be brought against dog owners if their animals bite people

Rabies dog

Your Dog Could Have You Charged With Murder!

It is often said that keeping a dangerous dog is like owning a loaded gun. In South Africa they are taking that literally: “It’s been suggested that murder charges should be brought against dog owners if their animals bite people

dangerous dog

Mandatory Dog Training? Count Me In

Here is a bright idea. How about we include the cost of dog training sessions into dog registration fees! “Dog behavioural expert and Australian Veterinary Association spokeswoman Doctor Kersti Seksel said she supported mandatory training because dogs that were taught

dangerous dog

Mandatory Dog Training? Count Me In

Here is a bright idea. How about we include the cost of dog training sessions into dog registration fees! “Dog behavioural expert and Australian Veterinary Association spokeswoman Doctor Kersti Seksel said she supported mandatory training because dogs that were taught

pit bull on chain

My Four Ways To Reform The Dangerous Dog Act

With the 21st anniversary of Dangerous Dog Act (DDA) protesters are out in force condemning the act. but surely, protesting isn’t enough. If we want to improve the legislation we need to make constructive changes. Here are my four ways the Act can

pit bull on chain

My Four Ways To Reform The Dangerous Dog Act

With the 21st anniversary of Dangerous Dog Act (DDA) protesters are out in force condemning the act. but surely, protesting isn’t enough. If we want to improve the legislation we need to make constructive changes. Here are my four ways the Act can

aggressive pit bull

Here Is A Classic ‘Chicken-And-Egg’ For You: Owners Of Aggressive Breed Dogs More Aggressive Themselves

I have to say, this doesn’t come as huge surprise to me: ‘Owners of stereotypically aggressive dog breeds such as German Shepherds and Rottweilers are more likely to be hostile and aggressive themselves compared with owners of typically laid-back pooches

aggressive pit bull

Here Is A Classic ‘Chicken-And-Egg’ For You: Owners Of Aggressive Breed Dogs More Aggressive Themselves

I have to say, this doesn’t come as huge surprise to me: ‘Owners of stereotypically aggressive dog breeds such as German Shepherds and Rottweilers are more likely to be hostile and aggressive themselves compared with owners of typically laid-back pooches

angry pit bull

Innocent Will Pay For Police Dog-Handling Incompetence

I have long argued that Police officers needs compulsory training in handling aggressive dogs. Ultimately if those skills are lacking, it’s not just the dogs that will pay dearly. Today this kind of incompetence almost claimed one victim: ‘As the

angry pit bull

Innocent Will Pay For Police Dog-Handling Incompetence

I have long argued that Police officers needs compulsory training in handling aggressive dogs. Ultimately if those skills are lacking, it’s not just the dogs that will pay dearly. Today this kind of incompetence almost claimed one victim: ‘As the

basset hound

This Judge Got It Wrong On What The Dogs Mean To Us

The recent court ruling claiming dogs do not generate the same emotional attachment as family members is a mistake and a disappointment: ‘You may consider your pets to be part of the family, but the New Jersey Supreme Court does

basset hound

This Judge Got It Wrong On What The Dogs Mean To Us

The recent court ruling claiming dogs do not generate the same emotional attachment as family members is a mistake and a disappointment: ‘You may consider your pets to be part of the family, but the New Jersey Supreme Court does

massacre

How To Survive A Massacre

There are 30,000 (approx.) gun attacks annually in the US and 850,000 (reported) dog attacks. It follows that you are much more likely (about 24 times more likely) to face an aggressive dog then an aggressive person. With the Batman

massacre

How To Survive A Massacre

There are 30,000 (approx.) gun attacks annually in the US and 850,000 (reported) dog attacks. It follows that you are much more likely (about 24 times more likely) to face an aggressive dog then an aggressive person. With the Batman

Ayen Chol

A Deadly Dog On The Loose Is Not An ‘Accident’!

In a culmination of a story that gripped Australia, the owner of a Pit Bull that killed a 4-year-old girl last year was fined $11,000. There was no conviction recorded. The judge has called the event a ‘relatively minor breach

Ayen Chol

A Deadly Dog On The Loose Is Not An ‘Accident’!

In a culmination of a story that gripped Australia, the owner of a Pit Bull that killed a 4-year-old girl last year was fined $11,000. There was no conviction recorded. The judge has called the event a ‘relatively minor breach

Could Dog Shelters Be Fabricating Torture Stories To Drum Up Donations?

Something fishy is going one when an animal shelter publicizes a story of a dog’s abduction and torture, only to change it to a car accident: ‘MARS issued a statment on its website and Facebook Thursday seeing help with Cesar’s

Could Dog Shelters Be Fabricating Torture Stories To Drum Up Donations?

Something fishy is going one when an animal shelter publicizes a story of a dog’s abduction and torture, only to change it to a car accident: ‘MARS issued a statment on its website and Facebook Thursday seeing help with Cesar’s

dog behind bars

Your Dog Could Cost You 90 Days In Jail

You would have though that only irresponsible dog owners go to jail. You would be wrong: ‘Residents of Schenectady who are convicted of dog-related offenses have to buy liability insurance to pay for medical expenses of anyone bitten by their animals. The

dog behind bars

Your Dog Could Cost You 90 Days In Jail

You would have though that only irresponsible dog owners go to jail. You would be wrong: ‘Residents of Schenectady who are convicted of dog-related offenses have to buy liability insurance to pay for medical expenses of anyone bitten by their animals. The

Anaheim police dog attack

Anaheim Police Dog Attack – What Went Wrong

Police dogs are a powerful weapon. A unique and often indispensable weapon. But just like any weapon, they should be used in the right way or the consequences are dire. The footage below shows what happens when a Police dog is used

Anaheim police dog attack

Anaheim Police Dog Attack – What Went Wrong

Police dogs are a powerful weapon. A unique and often indispensable weapon. But just like any weapon, they should be used in the right way or the consequences are dire. The footage below shows what happens when a Police dog is used