Can You Sue an Animal Shelter if an Adopted Dog Attacks?

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
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When Should You Replace Your Dog’s Leash and Collar?

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
Understanding & Dealing With Possessive Aggression in Dogs
Legal Liability for Dog Bites in Businesses

While dog owners, generally speaking, adore their pets and consider them to be part of the family, some of them are very attached to their dogs and frequently bring them along when they leave the house, such as while running errands or going to the office. Many companies have been adopting pet-friendly policies in recent
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Safety Tips for Protecting Children Around Dogs

Young kids often get very excited about dogs, whether it’s seeing a family pet, going to visit a family member’s pet, or getting to see a dog they don’t know being walked around the neighborhood. But as exciting as dogs can be, it’s extremely important for parents and other caretakers to be very careful about
Looking for Signs of Potential Aggression in a Dog’s Eyes

When you’re interacting with another person, their eyes can tell you a lot about how they feel and what they’re thinking. You might be able to tell that a person feels nervous, uncomfortable, happy, or relaxed just by looking at their eyes. The same can be said of dogs. Since dogs don’t verbally communicate with
Beyond Bites: Other Common Dog-Related Injuries

People love their pets which can make it hard for them to accept that those pets can potentially injure other people. But accepting this fact is an important step in pet ownership because responsible pet owners will try to do everything possible to prevent those injuries from ever happening. If you mention dog-related injuries, the
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Tips for Introducing a New Dog to Your Household
Can a Dog Trainer Help Prevent Dog Bites?
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5 Dangers of Flexi-Leashes and Retractable Dog Leashes

When you own a dog, a good leash is essential. In the state of Michigan, there is a statewide leash law which states that, with few exceptions, it is unlawful for a dog’s owner to allow a dog off their property unless it is properly leashed. Some cities have additional leash ordinances which can apply
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