Earlier this year, 14 year-old, Jade Lomas-Anderson was visiting a friend in Manchester, England when the unthinkable happened. Two bull mastiffs and two Staffordshire bull terriers attacked, and mauled young Jade to death. A call to authorities reported out of control canines and an unconscious girl. However, when the police arrived it was too late for Jade, she had already …
4 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds
When walking around your neighborhood you might see dogs that appear friendly, but they might be more aggressive than you think. Dog bites and dog attacks in Texas happen more often than you would expect. It’s important to know which dog breeds are the most dangerous, so you can keep your loved ones safe from dog bites: Pit bulls: Pit …
What to Do If a Dog Bites You
During the summer, Dallas residents love taking their dogs outside on walks to enjoy the sunny weather. But even though dogs usually appear friendly, they can be very dangerous. Around 880,000 dog bite victims seek emergency medical care at hospitals in the U.S. every year. To help prepare you for the worst, here is what to do if a dog …
How to Prevent Dog Bites at Dog Parks
It can be fun to take your dog to a dog park on beautiful summer days, but it can also scary if your dog or others dogs are aggressive and prone to attacking or biting other dogs or owners. Here are four tips on how you can prevent your dog from showing aggression while at the dog park: Show authority: …
How to Protect Yourself From Aggressive Dog Breeds
There are many aggressive dog breeds that you should be on the look out for if you or your children are in an area with dogs. A study of dog bite data from 1982 to 2011 indicated that American Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, crosses of these two breeds and Wolf Hybrids were responsible for most injuries and fatalities to humans. …
How to Protect Yourself from Dog Bites
As summer arrives in Dallas there are more dog owners taking their dogs outside to enjoy the sun. Even though most of these dogs are friendly, it’s easy for you or your child to end up a dog bite victim if you aren’t careful. Dog bites are the second most common childhood injury that require emergency care, so here are …
How to Recognize Signs of Dog Aggression
As the weather starts to warm up, more dog owners are walking their dogs around town and at the parks. Even though many dogs are friendly and harmless, every year many people receive dog bite injuries from aggressive dogs. It’s important to know the signs of dog aggression, so that you and your loved ones won’t end up with dog …
Watch Out: Dog Bites Increase in the Summer
Summer means taking your children to the pool, the lake and out to the park. But even though kids love hanging outside in the summer sun, keep an extra eye on them while they are outdoors since dog bites increase during summertime. Adam Winefeld, a plastic surgeon, states that they see an increased number of children injured by dog bites …
Dallas Fifth Worst City for Dog Attacks on Letter Carriers
Texas letter carriers have a dangerous job. Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and El Paso are some of the top 25 most unfriendly cities for postal workers because of so many dog attacks. In 2011, Houston was the third-worst city for dog attacks and Dallas was fifth. Postal workers often hear, “Don’t worry, my dog won’t bite,” from residents …
Houston’s Most Dangerous Dogs
Houston has a dangerous dog list with five local dogs on it: three are pit bull terriers, one is a Chihuahua mix and another is a Mastiff mix. Other dogs that might have been on the list were put down by their owners after vicious attacks. There are special regulations for dangerous dogs. Their houses must have signs that state …
