It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and Nan was taking it all in with dog Huey, who she was holding so he could enjoy the day with her. Huey is a beautiful five-year-old Maltese who had never injured anyone or any other animals.
When Nan was approached by an older person who asked to pet Huey, Nan explained … [more]
In a perfect world, no dog owner would need to know what to expect during a dog bite investigation. However, unfortunately dog bites can and do happen, in even the most unsuspecting situations. Let’s say you are one of these owners whose dog has bitten or injured someone who reports the incident. Keep in mind that if their bite is … [more]
Late last year, we discussed the effect that human body language could potentially have on your Dog Bite Liability Risks. We observed how actions such as prolonged eye contact, direct body motion, or even the position of your head and neck when approaching your dog could all play a role in either provoking or preventing a dog bite. Dogs see … [more]
As we’ve discussed in our previous posts, dog owners are almost always held liable for their dog’s actions. However, these significant costs can be deflected with the proper coverage and following these recommendations to ensure proper representation of your dog. In turn, you may be able to reduce or refute your Dog Bite Lawsuit. Here are the most common … [more]
A recent article published by Diply.com recently revealed a dangerous trend when it comes to one “people food” that pet owners love to give their dogs: peanut butter. Peanut butter is loved by many dogs and their owners; it makes a great, relatively healthy treat, it can be used to administer medicine, and can even be used for training purposes. … [more]
One person; that’s all it took. A single neighbor claimed to have seen Caitlin McAdam’s two dogs, Jake and Lucy, kill a cat. And as a result a $10,000 battle to save these two dogs from the death penalty began. When this incident occurred, McAdams was hit with “dangerous dog” charges under the state law in Colorado, and she was … [more]
As many dog owners know, puppies are a joy to be around. Often times though, we forget that as puppy parents, disciplining and socializing our dogs is critical to their quality of life and behavior. As mentioned earlier this year, Socializing Your Dogs can prevent aggression and anxiety. More importantly, taking the proper steps to socialize your puppy from a … [more]
In a recent post we discussed what the term redirected aggression means, and how it manifests in canine companions. Pet parents of dogs with aggressive tenancies often ask whether or not a canine companion can ever be “cured” of these behaviors. While there is no cure for redirected aggression in animals, there are many steps that pet owners can take … [more]
Over 600 Corgis and their owners hit the beach in Southern California on April 13th, 2015 for the annual So Cal Corgi Beach Day. What originally began as a simple meet-up group for local owners of the quirky-cute little pups with big personalities, has grown into one of the largest community events among dog owners. The spring … [more]
One of the most common things we hear at FIDO from dog owners is, “my dog has never shown any aggression before” after their dog bites. The problem with this assumption that your dog will never bite because they’ve never been aggressive is that the situation that led to the bite has never occurred in exactly the same way. There … [more]