When a community has been affected by a dog attack, breed bans are a go-to strategy to combat fears among locals. But are breed bans effective? Some say no. Dog breeds are constantly up for debate. Even veterinarians struggle to determine what breed a dog may or may not be. Given the mixing between breeds […] November 07, 2017 READ MORE
Could Unregulated Pet Transport Groups be to Blame for Fatal Dog Bites?Animal lovers are passionate about rescuing dogs from shelters where they risk be euthanized. But experts say that the informal network of dog lovers who transport animals across state lines is unregulated to an unsafe degree. An elderly woman in Virginia Beach died earlier this year when her recently adopted dog attacked. The dog came […] September 29, 2017 READ MORE
Pit Bull Maulings in PA, OH Spark Fresh DebateTwo people have been killed in fatal pit bull maulings this month, reigniting a decades-long debate between critics and defenders of the breed. The first incident occurred in Upper Mancugie Township, Pennsylvania, when a woman’s beloved pet pit bull-boxer mix attacked her on her back patio. Neighbors heard the woman shouting for help, and when […] May 15, 2017 READ MORE
Dog Bite Insurance Claims Up by 18 Percent in 2016Insurance claims for dog bites and attacks grew by 18 percent last year. That’s the news from Bloomberg, who recently took a look at the troubling trend. The average dog bite claim cost insurers more than $30,000. That’s more than 70 percent more expensive than the average dog bite claim in 2003. Experts point to […] April 13, 2017 READ MORE
Five Tips for Dealing with a Neighbor’s Aggressive DogIn a perfect world, our neighbor’s dogs would be friendly, docile – and properly restrained. Unfortunately, though people have a variety of views and opinions on whether dogs should – or shouldn’t – be able to roam. If you have a neighbor who lets their dangerous dog run loose, it can be terrifying to even […] July 06, 2016 READ MORE