Dogs are known as man’s best friend for a reason: they’re incredibly loyal. But even their loyalty can fall to the wayside when they’re off their leash and roaming free. It’s why even the best trained pooches can turn violent in spite of an owner commanding them to stop. If they believe you to be … Read more
With the start of National Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 17 – 23, 2015) comes the annual reminder of just how common – and preventable – dog bites really are. The most common dog bite victims? Children and mail carriers. More than 2 million children fall victim to vicious bites, while over 5,000 mail carriers … Read more
On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 a 3-year-old boy was viciously attacked by a pit bull while he played in a backyard with his grandmother in Ohio. The pit bull was initially on a leash, but got loose and ran into the yard. The boy’s grandmother said pit bull grabbed the boy’s head and started shaking … Read more
In 2013, over 83 million dogs were pets in the United States, with 47% of U.S. households owning one. This number continues to climb, with over 25 million more dogs owned since 2005. There were more than 4.7 million people bitten by dogs, and there were approximately 800,000 injuries that required medical treatment. Children 14 … Read more
Dogs are an extremely popular and usually terrific pet to own: nearly half of all U.S. households own dogs, and in 2013 there were over eighty-three million pet dogs in the country. A good dog is a great companion to have for you and your family; however, people need to be aware of the dangers … Read more
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