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Dog bites can result in more than immediate pain; they often lead to serious injuries, prolonged medical treatment, mounting bills and lasting emotional stress. For anyone who has been bitten, understanding Michigan’s laws is essential for protecting your rights and...
Most people expect a dog bite to come from a clearly aggressive animal. In reality, accidents can happen during everyday moments that once felt harmless. A dog may approach during a walk, greet guests at a friend’s house or react unexpectedly during play. What begins...
Dog bites cause serious injuries, and knowing your rights under Michigan law helps you understand what to expect if a dog bites you. Dog bites can affect more than your skin—they can impact your daily life and create medical and financial burdens. This blog explains...
Dog muzzles can be a bit controversial among dog owners and the general public. Many people see a muzzled dog and will automatically assume it’s an aggressive/dangerous animal. Others see muzzles as being a cruel way of controlling the dog’s behavior. But in reality, muzzles can be a very useful tool in certain situations and aren’t uncomfortable if they fit…
People with disabilities can face a wide range of challenges in their day-to-day lives. In some cases, having a service animal can help lessen those challenges. Service dogs can be trained to help detect medical events before they occur and help with everyday activities, giving their owners a stronger sense of independence and confidence. And, of course, a service animal…
All dogs can bite. It doesn’t matter if it’s a small chihuahua, a big great dane, or something in between. You can try very hard to find a well-mannered breed that will get along well with your children and the potential for a bite will still exist. Even if you’re very familiar with a dog and know it to have…
Given how popular dogs are as pets in the United States, dog bites are an extremely common occurrence. It’s estimated that about 4.5 million dog bites occur in the US each year and over 800,000 of those bites require medical attention. That works out to approximately 1 in 5 dog bites requiring medical attention. Like many other types of injuries,…
Dog bites are more common than you might realize. According to the CDC, approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year. But you have to think about that number in context of how popular dogs are as pets. According to data cited by The Zebra, over 76 million dogs were owned in the United States in…
When you decide to welcome a new pet into the family, visiting a local animal shelter or rescue organization can be a wonderful idea. For many families, a shelter or rescue dog has gone on to become a very beloved part of their households. However, it’s extremely important to remember one key thing: any dog can potentially bite or attack.…
Dogs can bite and attack for many different reasons, but there’s one crucial thing to remember: pet owners have the most power to prevent them from happening. And a big part of that is making sure the dog is properly restrained and contained. This can mean making sure you have adequate fencing for your backyard so that the dog can’t…