If you take your dog to the local dog park, odds are that it’s fine 99% of the time. Your dog gets to socialize with other friendly dogs and get some natural exercise. But what if another dog at the park is aggressive? If it attacks your dog, your first instinct is...
Reportedly, over 800,000 people nationwide suffer dog bite injuries each year. If you are a parcel delivery driver in California, you may be one of those victims or at risk of becoming one. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health holds your employer...
Dog bites can be serious business. Even a relatively minor bite can cause severe physical damage if it happens on someone’s face or hand. Also, the risk of infection from bacteria in a dog’s mouth is very high. Here’s an unfortunate fact that everybody should realize:...
Your instincts automatically kick in when you face a threat, and you react quickly to protect yourself. This is true for all threats -- an aggressive driver, an intimidating individual and a charging dog. There is often no time to think, and you must just act on...
Many dog bite incidents occur on private property. They might happen when someone goes to visit a family member or friend or when a child opens the wrong door at a babysitter's house. If they happen at someone's place of residence, these dog bites could fall under the...
The holidays are just around the corner, and with them is the risk of dog bites. Although you and your loved ones may enjoy spending time around each other, the same is not always true of your pets. When you’re traveling between homes during the holidays or having...
Did you know that around 5,800 postal workers were attacked by dogs while on the job in 2019? It's a risk that many people face, but postal workers are often put into positions where they could be attacked by pets or animals who are territorial, fearful or...
One factor that motivates many individuals to move to San Diego is the sun. It's the perfect type of weather for engaging in various physical activities including walking around your neighborhood. You have to be on the lookout for unrestrained dogs as you do this...
You love your job, but one thing you don't love is all of the dogs that you have to see on your route. While most of them are wonderful, there are a few that you know would attack you if they got the chance.As a postal worker, you may be able to seek workers'...
Well-trained and well-maintained dogs can make excellent pets for San Diego residents. Many families throughout the metropolitan area keep canines in their homes and count their four-legged friends as members of their households. While a dog can be an excellent...
