If your area has leash laws, then it’s very important that dog owners follow them. There will always be instances where a pet gets out of their fence or when a leash breaks, but on the whole, owners need to do their due diligence in preventing their pets from running free. Leash laws were created […]
Category Archives: Dog Bite
One of the times when a dog bite is most common is when the animal is just trying to protect its food. For instance, you may go over to a neighbor’s house with your child, and the child could run up to the dog — excited to see it — while it’s eating. Many dogs […]
When people think of dangerous dogs, the breeds that they most likely picture will be the large animals with a reputation for aggressive behavior. Thanks to their frequent use in films, Rottweilers, Pit Bulls and German Shepherds often inspire fear of bites among both children and adults. However, especially for children, large dogs are not […]
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 it’s raised […]
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 the street or in a park. […]
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, it is possible to have any dog labeled as being […]
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. Unfortunately, this type of reaction […]
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 property, and it immediately […]
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 the future. You also may need that […]
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/