This is a story about a woman who was walking her dog one day when a pit bull jumped a fence and attacked her dog. Police responded to an emergency call and tried to subdue one pit bull. Another one then jumped a 5 foot fence and attacked the police officer who was forced to use his handgun to shoot and kill the pit bull. This is yet another story about how a pit bulls are one of the most dangerous breeds of dogs. You can read the rest of...
This is a news story about how dog attacks continue to be the number one problem for postal carriers nationwide and that San Diego is number two in the country for dog attacks. The story points out that more than half the dog attacks are against children. You can read the whole story HERE. The story goes on to say “dog attacks are a nationwide issue and not just a postal problem. Working with animal behavior experts, we’ve developed tips to avoid dog attacks, and for dog owners, tips for practicing...
This is a story about a territory in Australia that's reporting that the number of assaults were down the first quarter of this year compared to last year but that the number of robberies was up by almost 20%. Vehicle thefts were up as well. You can read the whole story HERE. One of the best defenses against an assault or even a robbery is the Telescoping Stun Baton that extends to 21 inches from 13 inches once you press the activation button. It is also one of the best...
Here's an article that was in US News and World Report last week about a major insurance company that paid out $109 million for dog bite claims in 2011. The number of claims and the amount paid for them is up from 2010. You can read the rest of the story HERE. There are some things you can do to protect yourself against dog bites and dog attacks. The best thing obviously is to arm yourself with some self defense products that are geared towards fending off dog attacks and...