Dog Bite News & Info

The Story Behind the Montreal Pit Bull Ban

Montreal’s ban on pit bulls has been criticized by some and celebrated by others. That’s not surprising, considering how polarizing the debate on pit bull safety tends to be. But the ban in Montreal came after a particularly shocking attack – one that shouldn’t be forgotten amidst the flurry of controversy. In June of this year, … Read more

Pit Bull Attacks at Center of Trauma Studies

Pit bulls are at the center of a new series of studies on dog bites. The controversial breed has made headlines and garnered passionate allies and ardent opponents through the years, but the science behind pit bull attacks has been light – until now. Published earlier this summer, a study out of a Pediatric Trauma … Read more

How the Rise of Amazon Increases Dog Bites

Online shopping is a wonderful thing. Virtually anything you might need can be delivered to you in a matter of days. But with this convenience comes a heightened level of danger – for your postmen and women. Reports show that dog bites were up 14 percent in 2015, likely because of the increased popularity of shopping online. … Read more

Fairfax Co. shelter adopts out violent dogs

For many families looking for a new pet, the animal shelter is the way to go. After all, rescuing a dog is the ethical thing to do. But what many people in the Fairfax area don’t realize is that the local animal shelter may be adopting out dogs with known violent pasts. An investigation by WUSA … Read more

Five Tips for Dealing with a Neighbor’s Aggressive Dog

In 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 … Read more

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