Tag Archives: fatal dog bites
Why Montreal’s Pit Bull Ban Won’t Reduce Dog Bites
Posted on: September 30, 2016 - No Comments
Breed bans do nothing to enhance public safety; they ignore the real reasons why dogs of any breed attack. So where there are breed restrictions and bans – bites happen anyway.
Researchers Probe Into the Causes of Aggression
Posted on: April 7, 2014 - No Comments
Researchers in the UK are looking more closely than ever to try to get to the root of aggression in dogs. By looking at the DNA of dogs, they are hoping to get a more objective picture of what causes aggressive behavior and how to prevent it. The University of Lincoln says that this type Read More
Fatal Dog Bites Share Common Factors
Posted on: December 5, 2013 - 69 Comments
The Journal of the American Veterinary Association has released the most comprehensive study to date regarding fatal dog bites and the common factors that link them. The authors of the study found that there were some significant errors reported by the media in certain stories, so rather than relying on a potentially biased media source, Read More