DOG BITE NEWS & INFO

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

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

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

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