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Quebec has a patchwork system of regulations for dogs. But it has promised to review those regulations following the recent mauling of a woman in Montreal's east end. Many cities around the w orld ban pit bulls. Such regulations, however, have been the target of much criticism and many cities are now reversing their policies. The Quebec College of Veterinarians, like the Montreal SPCA, argues banning breeds creates "a false sense of security" and does not necessarily reduce the number of bites. It gives the example of Ontario, which has banned four breeds of dogs considered to be pit bulls since 2005, only to see the number of dog bites increase. Ontario MPP tries again to end pit bull ban "Banning a breed means in the long term there will be other mixing of races, creating another dangerous animal that people will love," said Valérie Trudel, president of the Association of Veterinarians of Quebec. "Banning a breed skirts the problem." Where: Saint-Leonard, Outremont, … [Read more...]
San Bernardino woman mauled
Dog owner sought after San Bernardino woman mauled Victim says fire personnel did not respond to call for help By Doug Saunders, The Sun Monday, July 11, 2016 Penny Holt, 37, describes her injuries after being mauled by a German Shepherd in June. SAN BERNARDINO After being mauled by what she described as a trained German shepherd, Penny Holt’s fear of dogs became heightened and her anger for a lack of public safety response intensified. “They would have only cared if I had died,” she said. “The fire department never arrived to help me.”Officials for the San Bernardino City Fire Department, which was disbanded days following the attack, were unavailable for comment. On June 28, Holt was out for a late evening walk by Arrowhead Country Club on Valencia Avenue when she crossed paths with another woman on a bicycle, with a dog by her side. Witnesses said the bicyclist’s dog, a large black and tan German shepherd, was not on a leash. “All of the sudden, I saw the dog … [Read more...]
52 Year old Woman who was attacked by a pack of loose dogs in Dallas TX has died
Monday night, Antoinette Brown's son Laquan confirmed to NBC 5 his mother passed away. She had been in a coma at Baylor Medical Center Dallas with critical injuries from more than 100 dog bites, according to relatives. The family took her off life support Monday afternoon. Monday night, Antoinette Brown's son Laquan confirmed to NBC 5 his mother passed away. She had been in a coma at Baylor Medical Center Dallas with critical injuries from more than 100 dog bites, according to relatives. The family took her off life support Monday afternoon. Eariler Monday, Dallas leaders promised animal control improvements after the mauling the 52-year-old woman was attacked a week ago by a pack of loose dogs. Relatives declined to discuss the tragedy further and city officials said they regret there is a need to discuss it. “It is certainly very discouraging to be here today for the situation that we’re here to talk about,” Dallas City Council Member Tiffinni Young said. Young represents the … [Read more...]
Dog bites corrections officer Jackson TN
Jackson TN Madison County Sheriff's Office deputies and other first responders went to a home on Oak Grove Road, in West Madison County, after a man was bitten by a dog Thursday afternoon. Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes said Bob Anderson, a community corrections officer, was bitten while he was at the home. Anderson is not seriously injured and was being treated Thursday afternoon at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mapes said the residents of the home will not face charges. Eric Turner said the dog is believed to be at least part pit bull, but the exact breed was not immediately known. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner said Anderson was bitten on the face and legs. Mapes said the dog is still in the home. Madison County Animal Control responded to the home to meet with the owner of the dog. … [Read more...]
‘Handy’ worker bitten by dog on the job pleads for help with rising medical bills
Video Clip NEWARK, N.J. — The past five months have been a painful ordeal for Winki Stokwe, a native of South Africa living in Newark, New Jersey. She was working as a house cleaner for a large company called Handy. Handy pre-screens household service workers who can then be hired through the company’s website to work in homes and apartments. Five months ago, Stokwe was cleaning an apartment in Hoboken, New Jersey. The owner has a dog, a black lab mix. Stokwe said while she was at the sink, washing the dishes, “I turn and there come this dog and then it bit me.” It was a traumatic moment she said she’ll never forget.The dog had jumped up and bit her face, taking a chunk out of her chin, her upper and lower lip. “I said this dog could kill me," she recalled. "If I turn, it was gonna hold me on my throat. I was just thinking about my children.” Stokwe had no idea how bad the bites were, but she said there was a lot of blood. She managed to push the dog off her face, … [Read more...]
Woman attacked and killed by 2 dog – NC
Sarah Hagen, WCNC 12:55 PM. EST March 29, 2016 CHARLOTTE, N.C. An elderly woman was killed on Monday by a family member's two dogs. Police say 86-year-old Bessie Flowers was attacked by two American Pit Bull Terriers. Pit bulls can be a controversial topic. We did some research through our archives and found the majority of the dog attacks we’ve covered recently have been from pit bulls. -Pitbull kills horse -6-year-old boy mauled to death by pit bull -76-year-old woman and small dog attacked by pit bull -Service dog in training mauled by pit bulls And now this. "I constantly told those people-- they are going to kill someone," one neighbor said. Neighbors feared this day would come. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say when they arrived the 86-year-old woman had died from the dog bite injuries. Neighbors say the victim was visiting family and was attacked after she fell down. The two pit bulls lived at the Springs Valley Community townhome, and neighbors say they had a history of … [Read more...]
A Look Into Bulli Ray’s Dog Hire Process Part 2
Do you look for dogs that have shown past aggression issues? No, aggression is not a good thing. We look for a dog with balance of drives, defense, prey and play. If the dog possesses mostly defense/aggression the dog will be dangerous. An aggressive dog will look for a way to win the fight, and usually in a dirty manner. The dog will go for the face or leg, especially if the volunteer challenges him by staring eye-to-eye or leaning over the dog. The dog cannot be sound or sight sensitive leading him to react to their surroundings. Dogs that are evenly balanced between their defense and prey or play, will bite all day and never have the intent to hurt the person in an obvious play activity (the class). This type of dog will look forward to the “fight”, and he wins in every class, always getting to keep the sleeve. The dog wins the tug of war every time, which makes him come into each class stronger and looking forward to the fight, but really it’s just a game. We manipulate the … [Read more...]
A Look Into Bulli Ray’s Dog Hire Process Part 1
1. Are you looking for specific breeds when hiring dogs for Bulli Ray? Yes, we look for working breeds such as German Shepherds, Belgium Malinois, Rottweilers, and Dobermans. Every once in a while we will find a Pit Bull, American Bull Dog or Cane Corso that is suitable for our classes. These dogs are great for the class because they are the breeds employees are confronted by in the field. 2. Are there any breeds you would never consider for hire? No, unless they are too small or their mouths will not fit around the sleeve (protective cuff the employees wear). We have used a Blue Heeler, Japanese Tosa and a Labrador Retriever because they were safe and strong enough to do the work. The same goes for dog handlers/trainers, it is hard to trust a trainer no one has heard of or knows of personally and these dogs are also not usually cultivated or professionally trained for the working sports. 3. What type of specific traits are you looking for in a dog? The most … [Read more...]
Pit Bulls
There are certain topics that should be avoided in casual conversation because they ignite a rash of different emotions. Religion and politics are two topics that usually are avoided and the pit bull breed is fast becoming such a topic. On one hand you have those that will defend the pit bull insisting it is the environment and owners that dictate their behavior. While on the other hand you have those that believe all pit bulls are dangerous and should be banished all together. Pit bulls have a very distinctive muscular build due to their origins of the European Bulldog and eventual breeding with the terrier. The European Bulldog was used for baiting bulls, bears and holding down large animals. When baiting was banned in the 1800’s European Bulldogs were then used in dog fighting, but a more agile dog was desired and thus they were bred with the terrier. Pit bulls are now known for having a very stocky and strong build while being able to maintain extreme athleticism. They currently … [Read more...]
The Importance of Reporting Dog Bites
With dog attacks becoming more and more prevalent in the media many states have adopted breed specific laws in an attempt to help prevent vicious dog attacks. There are Facebook pages and websites dedicated to nothing but displaying videos of dog attacks and comments ranging from blaming the owner to outright blaming the victim for “provoking” the dog. There are so many different opinions on whether breed specific laws are actually effective. The argument is often made it’s the owner not the dog. This notion ignores the fact that dogs were bred for specific purposes and knowing the history behind the breed is important. It is crucial to understand that any dog can bite and aggressive behavior in dogs should not be tolerated or taken lightly. Studies are not able to provide an accurate number of dog bites, only estimates, because so many attacks are going unreported. The specific reason victims do not come forward is unknown, however, one can assume it has much to do with loyalty to the … [Read more...]
