Millions of people in California share their homes with domestic pets. Dogs are particularly popular, with animals of different breeds and sizes able to offer companionship, support or even a sense of security at night to the humans that care for them. Any of those...
Dog Bites
Dog bites could be just around the corner
This time of year you might be seeing friends and family who have pets that you may not be familiar with. If you have children, now is a good time to talk to them about approaching these animals and when to know that they should leave them alone. The majority of dog...
Do you know that a dog bite could lead to an amputation?
Countless individuals have a fear of dogs. While many canine companions seem happy-go-lucky, some aren't as excitable or playful as others. A normally well-behaved dog can turn irritable and aggressive if they're ill or feel threatened as well. When many people think...
If a dog attacks a child, who is to blame?
If a dog is not under its owner’s physical control, the owner may be held liable if their dog bites a child. California may hold the dog’s owner liable for the dog bite and resulting injuries. The owner may be held fully liable for the attack. This is different from...
If a dog chases you, should you run?
What should you do if a dog chases you? Say you’re out for a walk and the dog comes running from someone’s yard? Should you try to run away in hopes that the dog will leave you alone and return to the yard? The reality is that you typically should not run from a dog....
Dog bite statistics: What parents need to know
If one thing is true in America, it’s that not a day will go by where you don’t see a dog. Dogs are everywhere. In fact, there are over 78.5 million of them in homes all around the country. Most dogs are friendly pets, but that doesn’t mean that all of them are or...