Every loving Houston dog owner knows that how a dog is raised and trained as a lot to do with the cause of the pet’s behavior. A dog from any breed can be brought up in a caring home and taught to act gently and friendly with family members, children and strangers if...
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Dog bite attacks are more common than you might think
People refer to dogs as man's best friend, but the relationship between humans and canines is a little more complex than that. Dogs are also a major source of risk for their owners and for unrelated humans who encounter a domestic canine in the home of a friend, on...
Speak out if a dangerous dog is threatening your neighborhood
Living with dogs, you know how gentle and friendly they can be. Unfortunately, that is not the case for every four-legged companion. Some dogs fall ill. Others are injured or upset. When they’re unstable and fearful, they’re much more likely to lash out. In Houston,...
Fatigue is a common contributing factor for large truck crashes
Commercial truck drivers work very long hours, often in difficult driving conditions due to construction, accidents or weather. Their job necessitates trying to drive as much as possible at one time, especially when their cargo is something perishable or...
Commercial truck insurance companies want to reduce their losses, not pay claims
Getting into any kind of collision on the Texas roadways could mean substantial damage to your vehicle and potentially significant injuries that might leave you unable to work. Certain factors increase the likelihood of the crash having severe consequences for you. A...
Why you should never run from an aggressive dog
When a dog acts aggressively toward you, perhaps running at you as you jog by a home, you may be tempted to run for it. You want to get away, and you’ll instinctively sprint off down the street. You figure that you have to get away to prevent the attack....
Distracted commercial drivers break the law and endanger others
The laws that truck drivers have to follow on the road often change through the course of a single shift. Many commercial drivers travel across multiple states every day as part of their job. Even truckers who only drive locally in Texas may not fully understand the...
How insurance breed restrictions change Texas dog bite cases
Dog bite attacks often happen in the blink of an eye. Perhaps you just showed up at a co-worker's home to work on a presentation, only to have their large dog come charging at you from the side yard. Maybe you entered a business that allows the owner's dog on the...
Important points to remember after a dog bites you
Being bitten by a dog is usually a tremendous shock. If the bite is severe, your natural priority is going to be getting medical care. Even if this is a serious incident, however, you should get contact information from the animal's owner because you may need it in...
Dog Bite 101: The Ultimate Guide
While we love our furry friends, sometimes dog bites can still happen, here’s a good article from the Fluent Woof about why dogs bite and some interesting statistics around it, read the full article here: https://fluentwoof.com/dog-bite/