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Postal Carrier Dies After Bitten by Pit Bull

Postal Carrier Dies After Bitten by Pit Bull
Here is an awful story having to do with a dog described as a Pit Bull. The dog, dangerous….clearly….The problem, owner responsibility. Had this dog been on a leash- this story couldn’t have happened. (Though the dog was on his own property). An attack by an unleashed dog called a Pit Bull on a San... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 13, 2012 at 3:37 pm
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Licensing Dog Owners, Not the Dogs: Maybe Not Such a Bad Idea

Licensing Dog Owners, Not the Dogs: Maybe Not Such a Bad Idea
As an outcome of the recent attack by two Pit Bull-type dogs in Chicago, Alderman Bob Fioretti (2nd ward) has offered an interesting idea – licensing dog owners. I actually believe the idea is brilliant – or at least a start. The city can better enforce; most municipalities (including Chicago)  license dogs. That’s not very... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 19, 2012 at 2:57 pm
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WGN Radio Petcast: Will Chicago Go for Breed Ban; Court Reunites Pit Bull Service Dog

WGN Radio Petcast: Will Chicago Go for Breed Ban; Court Reunites Pit Bull Service Dog
Listen HERE to this very special WGN Radio Petcast (may take a moment to load) On Monday January 2, Joseph Finley was jogging along the south shore lakefront when from nowhere two Pit Bulls and attacked and mauled him. At least dogs were called Pit Bulls, but who knows really? The response by some has... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 11, 2012 at 11:05 pm
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Pit Bull Attack in Chicago

Pit Bull Attack in Chicago
I can hear it now – another call for Pit Bulls to be banned. Of course, the blame will be focused on all Pit Bull-type dogs – not that the owners who allowed dogs off-leash with a collar, but without tags, and well off their property. According to the Chicago Tribune, a  62-year-old man was... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 2, 2012 at 6:24 pm
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Sheffield Garden Walk Festival Hates Dogs

Sheffield Garden Walk Festival Hates Dogs
Seriously, we were turned away from the Sheffield Garden Walk with our dog, Ethel. We were told, “For the safety of the children – your dog can not be here.” The security guy said, “Do you really want children to be hurt?” This summer, Ethel had already attended several neighborhood festivals, including Ribfest – no... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 24, 2011 at 11:28 am
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It's Not Why Pit Bulls Attack, It's Why Any Dog May Attack

I listed several common and generally believed myths about Pit Bulls in a previous blog post. This dog attack story is not atypical, this is the story of a Pit Bulll who bit two people on Saturday, November 20 in Spartanburg, NC and then latched on to a man’s arm. And local animal care and... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
November 27, 2010 at 11:44 pm
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Should We Boycott Burger King?

In my opinion, this is stupid denigration of Rottweilers and Pitt Bulls, playing into stereotypes – But people believe this stuff is the problem. (Thanks Facebook Fan Stephanie K. for the post idea)... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 27, 2010 at 11:13 pm
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Pit Bulls In Fatal Dog Attack

Pit Bulls can do bad things. But please read this to the bitter end – A Mountain Ranch, CA man was mauled to death by two Pit Bulls late in August (2010), according to the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office. According to media reports, Sheriff’s Capt. Jim Macedo said the body of Vietnam veteran Jerry Yates... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 12, 2010 at 11:42 pm
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Serious Pit Bull Attack, Fault of the Dogs' Owners

Pit Bull attack in New Bedford, MA – a student was attacked and seriously hurt by three Pit Bulls, reportedly. The attack was unprovoked. It is a tragedy. Before you scream about Pit Bulls though, check out the report. Finally toward the end, it’s pointed out these dog have gotten out before. That’s how it... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 11, 2010 at 7:46 pm
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Dog Attack and Bite Styles Based on Breed

It’s interesting that different breeds attack and bite differently….however, this demonstration is hardly conclusive with only one dog per breed used. So, while there’s nothing here to conclude, per se, it is noteworthy... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 24, 2010 at 2:43 pm
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