Category Archives: Dog Safety Laws
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
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
Animal Rescuers Beware – A ‘Stray’ Dog Is Stolen Property!
Imagine, you come across an unwell, malnourished dog in the street. The first instinct would be to provide care and a loving home. The problem is, as this activist found out – if you take a ‘stray’ dog home, you
Animal Rescuers Beware – A ‘Stray’ Dog Is Stolen Property!
Imagine, you come across an unwell, malnourished dog in the street. The first instinct would be to provide care and a loving home. The problem is, as this activist found out – if you take a ‘stray’ dog home, you
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
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
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
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
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,
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,
One Journalist’s Journey Into Delusion
I have never heard of Jake Wallis Simmons. According to the tagline appended to ‘The Telegraph’ article Mr Simmons has written, he is a published author. Still whatever books he has published, maybe he should stick to book writing and
One Journalist’s Journey Into Delusion
I have never heard of Jake Wallis Simmons. According to the tagline appended to ‘The Telegraph’ article Mr Simmons has written, he is a published author. Still whatever books he has published, maybe he should stick to book writing and
Could The Internet Be Fueling The Rise In Dog Thefts
First the bad news: the number of dog reported stolen in the US is skyrocketing! And now the good news: with the help of the interned and social networks more dogs are returned home then ever before… That’s how the
Could The Internet Be Fueling The Rise In Dog Thefts
First the bad news: the number of dog reported stolen in the US is skyrocketing! And now the good news: with the help of the interned and social networks more dogs are returned home then ever before… That’s how the
Is This Animal Abuse?
If giving children too much food is ‘child abuse’ these days, is giving dogs too much food ‘animal abuse’? “A portly Labrador retriever, thought to perhaps be the fattest dog in the United Kingdom, is being slimmed down thanks to
Is This Animal Abuse?
If giving children too much food is ‘child abuse’ these days, is giving dogs too much food ‘animal abuse’? “A portly Labrador retriever, thought to perhaps be the fattest dog in the United Kingdom, is being slimmed down thanks to
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
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
Compelling Vets To Report Pit Bulls Will Only Help Hide The Problem
It is a fact that currently Veterinarians are not required to report illegal (unregistered, undeclared) pit bull to authorities. I regularly see pit bull -type dogs and my policy is to care for the animal and keep my mouth shut
Compelling Vets To Report Pit Bulls Will Only Help Hide The Problem
It is a fact that currently Veterinarians are not required to report illegal (unregistered, undeclared) pit bull to authorities. I regularly see pit bull -type dogs and my policy is to care for the animal and keep my mouth shut
New Danger For Dogs – Walking Near Mosques
Right now in Canada vicious threats are being circulated against anyone seen walking their dog next to a mosque: “Posted by Ali Shirazi, who identified himself as an Iranian-born resident of Toronto, it was aimed at the dog owners who plan
New Danger For Dogs – Walking Near Mosques
Right now in Canada vicious threats are being circulated against anyone seen walking their dog next to a mosque: “Posted by Ali Shirazi, who identified himself as an Iranian-born resident of Toronto, it was aimed at the dog owners who plan
Warning: Walking Your Dog May Be ‘Culturally Insensitive’
This man was arrested, detained and threatened with criminal charges all for walking his dog through a public park. Why? Because on his way, the dog happened to walk past a group of Muslims: “Cupcake, a trained therapy dog that
Warning: Walking Your Dog May Be ‘Culturally Insensitive’
This man was arrested, detained and threatened with criminal charges all for walking his dog through a public park. Why? Because on his way, the dog happened to walk past a group of Muslims: “Cupcake, a trained therapy dog that
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
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
These Veterinarian Have Got It All Wrong
Israel about to amend its’ dog ownership laws and these Veterinarians are protesting. The thing is, I actually thing the law changes are quite sensible: ‘Veterinarians are launching a campaign this week to stop legislation that would more than double
These Veterinarian Have Got It All Wrong
Israel about to amend its’ dog ownership laws and these Veterinarians are protesting. The thing is, I actually thing the law changes are quite sensible: ‘Veterinarians are launching a campaign this week to stop legislation that would more than double
Saving Dog Is Great… Just Stay On The Right Side Of The Law!
A Philadelphia Inquirer has an article about ‘big, burly men’ who claim that they are not a the group is not a ‘…bunch of vigilantes out to harass anyone with a pit bull’ But sound exactly like a bunch of vigilantes. Why
Saving Dog Is Great… Just Stay On The Right Side Of The Law!
A Philadelphia Inquirer has an article about ‘big, burly men’ who claim that they are not a the group is not a ‘…bunch of vigilantes out to harass anyone with a pit bull’ But sound exactly like a bunch of vigilantes. Why
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
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
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
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
A Dog Fighting Case That Reads Like A Crime Novel
Some of the animal welfare cases I have been involved in take quite a bit of detective work. Still, this dog fighting case involves a murder, a fugitive and a dog sperm bank. I never had to work with anything
A Dog Fighting Case That Reads Like A Crime Novel
Some of the animal welfare cases I have been involved in take quite a bit of detective work. Still, this dog fighting case involves a murder, a fugitive and a dog sperm bank. I never had to work with anything
How To Educate Our Neighbours About Not Eating Dogs
When you think about backward, uneducated nations South Korea is not on the list. And yet the traditional medicinal diet encourages Koreans to eat dog meat for good health. Now the animal rights groups around the world are trying to
How To Educate Our Neighbours About Not Eating Dogs
When you think about backward, uneducated nations South Korea is not on the list. And yet the traditional medicinal diet encourages Koreans to eat dog meat for good health. Now the animal rights groups around the world are trying to
What A ‘No-Kill’ World Looks Like
‘No country has as many stray dogs as India, and no country suffers as much from them. Free-roaming dogs number in the tens of millions and bite millions of people annually, including vast numbers of children. An estimated 20,000 people die
What A ‘No-Kill’ World Looks Like
‘No country has as many stray dogs as India, and no country suffers as much from them. Free-roaming dogs number in the tens of millions and bite millions of people annually, including vast numbers of children. An estimated 20,000 people die
