Dog Bites

As we move into summer, more people will be outside with their dogs. While sunshine and exercise are good for animals and humans, dog owners need to make sure that their dogs don’t harm anyone. As the number of canine pets rises (about 90 million in the U.S. alone),...

Dogs can be some of the sweetest animals people can meet and own. Many of them enjoy meeting new people, going on long walks, sleeping around the house and generally being friends with owners. However, not every dog is harmless – they’re still animals with sharp...

Being bitten by a dog can be a traumatic experience, and it's natural to feel anxious and worried about what will happen next. Even after being bit, dog lovers may be reluctant to report the bite because of the common misconception that an animal who has bitten...

Dog bites and other dog-related injuries often are caused by a dog the victim knows. In many cases, the owner is a family member or close friend.  You may have been at a family gathering where your aunt’s dog got overly excited and took a chunk out of your ankle....

People often think of certain dog breeds as aggressive types of dogs that they would rather avoid. A great example is the pitbull. Every year, pitbulls are involved in the highest number of fatal dog bite accidents. This has given them a reputation for being...

Dog attacks happen all of the time. It can happen from a stray dog that you’ve never seen before or it can happen from the neighbor's dog whom you have known for years. Essentially, dog attacks happen suddenly and unexpectedly and can severely injure you. Next time...

If you could spot a dangerous dog before you got close to it, you would likely be able to avoid it. Yet repeated instances of dogs biting people show that predicting which dogs might bite is not a science. However, it does not mean there aren’t clues as to which dogs...

Many people across Ohio are enjoying the summer days while they last. The milder days encourage people to take trips, socialize and generally engage in fun activities. Surprisingly, not everyone is a fan of hotter days, and some studies suggest that people are more...

When people talk about dog bite injuries, especially when talking about fatal injuries, they often talk about larger breeds. Pitbulls are often at the center of these conversations, but dogs such as German Shepherds or Rottweilers may also get mentioned. This happens...

School’s out, and summer vacation is in full swing. You and your kids may be spending your break attending barbecues, going to the beach and taking trips to the park. While you’re out enjoying the weather, it’s likely that your child may encounter a dog. It’s...