The number of people killed by dog bites has almost tripled since the introduction of the Dangerous Dogs Act in 1991, prompting campaigners to call for a change in the law to target behaviour rather than breed. In the ten years before the act, 11 people were killed, but in the 26 years since there have been 73 deaths —…
More needs to be done to teach children how to stay safe around dogs and to reduce the risk of avoidable injuries. That’s the view of MPs who want animal behavioural experts and charities to come up with a canine education plan for parents and schools. Some charities want dog safety to be on the National Curriculum, but ministers say…
Serious animal and human bites can get infected if they’re not checked and treated quickly. People and animals have a lot of bacteria in their mouths, which can cause an infection if a bite breaks the skin. These infections are rarely serious if treated quickly, but occasionally they can spread to the blood or other parts of the body. Serious…
A story from Parry & Welch Solicitors, Dog Law Specialists…. “HAVE THE POLICE DELIBERATLY MISLEAD THE COURT SO THEY COULD KILL A PET DOG NAMED HEWY? 2 years ago, the same police force that placed Hewy a beloved Ambull pet with our client seized him when he was alleged to have caused a minor injury to an owner of a…
The dog breed most likely to bite you has been revealed and it may surprise you. The family favourite Labrador is responsible for the most canine attack personal injury claims, according to pet insurers, Animal Friends. And man’s best friend is often the postman’s enemy with almost a third of incident involving delivery workers and postal staff. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dog-breed-most-likely-to-attack-bite-you-revealed-a7166296.html
A 14 year old boy has been arrested and charged following the theft of Mela, a Jack Russell pup. Mela was snatched from a young boy in Crewe, Cheshire. The teenage ran off with the young boy giving chase. The story was shared widely on social media, with CCTV footage of the incident, and Mela was eventually found in Wales…
In the event of a “No Deal” Brexit, DEFRA have laid down some new guidelines. The current rules will change if the UK becomes an “unlisted” country. They are advising that you contact your vet at least 4 months before travel for the latest advice. For full details, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pet-travel-to-europe-after-brexit
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, given the name Snoop by RSPCA staff, was dumped in Trentham, Stoke on Trent. CCTV caught the owner dumping the dog, with his bed, onto a road. “Snoop” ran after the car, jumping up at it. The owner callously drove off and “Snoop” was later found by a passer-by, sitting in his bed. He is currently…
My last case at Leicester Crown Court was an appeal following his owner’s conviction for having a dog “dangerously out of control” under Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act. Bruno was due to be destroyed. Following my behavioural assessment and Expert Witness Report and great work by the legal team, the appeal was allowed and Bruno could go home!…