Dog Attacks By Breed-The Winner Is…

In the tiny island nation of Bermuda, according to statistics over the last two years, 59.45% of reported cases of dogs biting people were attributed to pitbulls. Read the whole story HERE. Here in the United States, as far as we know, there has never been a similar study. Anecdotal evidence indicates that the same result would occur. Pitbulls, unfortunately or not,...

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Family Dog Attacks Volunteer

The New Zealand SPCA is reviewing its procedures around dogs after a volunteer was mauled by a "family" dog that had shown no hint of aggression until it attacked. The experienced volunteer, known as Paula, was with the dog, a 5-year-old Border collie, and two smaller dogs in a pen last Friday when something caused the dog to attack. "There were absolutely...

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Self Defense-Dog Attack Phobia

Do dogs cause you to change your behavior? Does the fear of getting chased or bitten by a dog send tingles up and down your spine? I know it does for me but then again I have some personal experience that justifies my feeling. What about you? What is your excuse for having dog attack phobia? Nearly 40 years ago I got...

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Nebraska Dog Bites Have Strict Liability

In Nebraska, dog owners are liable for any and all damages to anyone except a trespasser under a statutory strict liability. Nebraska law sets forth dog bite liability. As dogs are personal property for all intents and purposes, the owner of a dog is liable for any and all damages that could accrue (1) to any person other than a trespasser by...

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Dog Attack Makes Walk In The Park A Scary Situation

A walk in the park with her dog turned into a nightmare for Dunedin woman Sonia McGregor after her dog Ali was attacked by another dog. Soon after Ali had been let off his leash to run around Kettle Park, a dog, which looked like a pit bull, ran from the other side of the field and started biting Ali's neck, she...

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Dog Attacks: Romania's Plan to Shoot Thousands of Street Dogs Delayed

Following the recent death of a 4-year-old boy who was attacked by street dogs in Bucharest, the Romanian parliament passed a law last week to allow dogs in public areas to be killed if they are not claimed or adopted within two weeks. It is estimated that more than 60,000 stray dogs roam the streets of the capital city. Dozens of bites...

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Dog Attacks-Best Defense

click image for more details Here's a story about dog attacks from overseas. They are not just a problem in the United States but all over the world. You can read the whole story HERE. SHIRE of Esperance Ranger Services continue to report instances of dog attacks around town, with thirteen infringement notices issued by ranger services to dog owners for various...

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