Anyway, a huge poodledoodle was off its leash and kept on wanting to run up to me so the owner would call out Charlie and as it would not listen the owner would begin to run to get the dog to follow him. American bulldog Jack mauled in own Gisborne backyard The 1 out of every 5 attacks that do get reported are presumably lodged with a council. Two lady rangers came out. Cross-bred dingoes, kelpie-cross destroyed after attack on elderly owner Meanwhile Pepe, a young rag doll had found by its owner mauled to death on the footpath next to the house where the dogs lived but as she hadn’t see the predators she was reluctant to report the death of her cat to the council. I totally agree Kat. The letter also ordered Havoc to be muzzled … Of the 85 dog attacks reported in Bayside this year, 25 of them involved humans Most of my property has a 6 foot fence. It is a miracle I have never been injured. All dogs should be on a leash at all times. Mum’s plea to pet owners after pedigree dog mauled Witnesses wanted to dog attack Girl, 9, recovering after dog attack outside Hibiscus Shopping Centre (15/16 – 173) They both charged my gate and would have forced it open but I had a chain across it. According to Canine Journal, an organization that compiles and analyzes all of the dog bite attacks in the country, Pit bulls accounted for 284 deaths in those years. Dog attacks jump by 30 per cent in a year in Tea Tree Gully Despite the number of dog attacks and harassments that occur nationally finding reliable statistics for each state is difficult. Owner of dogs which mauled a girl in a Perth park remains silent (2016) Port Adelaide Council believe ‘effective control’ is a dog responding to ‘voice command.’ When I have asked owners to put their dogs on a leash, they have verbally abused me. Rocky dog attack adds to alarming council figures (2016) I am also going to send a copy of my information to my local members and solicitors. Dog & Cat Management Board chair Dr Felicity-Ann Lewis said: “Unfortunately, our annual report shows dog attacks have reached a four-year high.”. Forest Lake resident calls for huskies to be listed as dangerous, Palmerston grandmother mauled in dog attack calls for tougher council bylaws Three ‘ferocious’ dogs seriously injure woman in Sydney Almost daily I have to shout at other dogs and their owners to stay away. Dog attack drove woman out of Neutral Bay 11-year-old boy attacked by dog in Whyalla RSPCA says ‘dangerous dog’ rules not the solution Home » Public » Dogs & Cats » Responsible Pet Ownership » Pound and Dog Attack Statistics. Noosa – 55 Readers appalled at dog owner’s actions after attack at beach (2016) Two-year-old boy mauled by dog at South Coast home (2016) My daughter and I agreed that when we reached home that she would wait outside with our dog and I would slip inside our front door grab a spare lead and collar and tie the american staffy to a street sign out side our house until the council dog catchers arrive. Toy poodle nearly mauled to death by pit bulls in Gungahlin Our program also provided a list of dogs suitable as family pets. Even when you have all the information nothing gets done. I have encountered with more than 100 dog attacks since my settlement here. No one wants to hear about following the rules. Young boy mauled by ‘Snowy’, a pet bull mastiff in Perth We need to ban dangerous dogs Pint sized surprise in attack figures ’m a volunteer caring for a rescue dog, over the last 6 weeks. Dog attack: ‘I was screaming at the top of my lungs’ Animal attacks in Queensland The force of a crocodile's bite is about 10 times more powerful, but a 50 kilogram dog has the same bite strength as a tiger. Another issue is the amount of time it takes for dog attacks to be heard before the court, as this can lead to dogs being impounded for long periods of time and hesitation from those involved to continue with prosecutions. Craigie dog owner denies pet was vicious These dogs don’t immediately respond to their owners, who think their dogs inappropriate, dangerous and unwanted behaviour is cute/funny/dogs being dogs…no guys, actually, what that is – frustration from not getting their needs met – not any or enough structure/exercise/boundaries/inappropriate or too much misplaced affection/no rules/no leadership/no purpose/no mental challenge etc. Dog attacks and complaints over animals on rise in Hume Is this the usual process, does a council have a duty of care to residents because this dog is now a known risk?? Almost 220 dog attacks in horror five months for ACT (220) Why don’t you start to carry dog repellent spray? He looks dreadful, he is highly anxious and constantly on alert. Savage dog attack one of 104 in the past year Family dogs responsible for most attacks, new research shows (151 hospitalised 17/18) Five people, including two children, mauled in Hunter Valley dog attack Savage dog attack leaves two hospitalised (2016), Girl, aged 14 months, mauled by a dog in central Victoria dies No meaningful progress on reducing dog attacks until full details are known … with councils only receiving reports for 1 in 5 attacks, how will full details EVER be known? Many of the culprits are mastiff x but not all. Establish a mean to defend yourself against any violent dogs. Those rules we all are supposed to follow to keep EVERYONE safe – the rules are actually the law. The american staffy got away from my daughter and pushed the sofa away from the wall to try to get to the cat. When this dog attacks a child they will have evidence to the effect that the owner, members of the council and local politicians knew all about the dog’s aggression and did nothing. Dog attacks increase in Dubbo local government area Approximately one-third of all homes have a dog as a pet. Owner of mauled dog wants ‘dangerous husky’ destroyed Animal attacks worst in region Labrador attacked by escaped dog in South Townsville According to a study from the Center For Disease Control (CDC) 1, approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, and 800,000 of those bites result in medical care.The U.S. population is approximately 328.2 million people as of 2019. 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Young girl, boy bitten as attacks spike On daily basis, OFF leash dogs in ON leash parks/rec areas, display bad behaviour such as: charging/aggression/dominance, following this dog, bark/growl/nip at this dog, who moments before was minding his own business. Dangerous dogs terrify neighbours: three hospitalised after attacks Two hospitalised following separate dog attacks in SE Qld Irresponsible dog owners are causing angst in suburbia by allowing their dogs to roam out of control, with nearly five attacks occurring each day this year across Perth. Many witnesses or victims do not wish to provide statements, information or take matters further. Council responds to reports of dog attacks and aggressive dogs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be reported by calling Council on 07 3403 8888. Victims of dog attacks can now appeal decisions not to impose dangerous dog licences, Owners appeal against seizing of ‘attack’ dog I was also very angry to see a post on a Gawler council webpage with picture of the dog (someone had gone to great trouble to clean all the blood of the dog first) with a caption thanking the public for helping to reunite the dog with the owner. I can only conclude that my council does not give a stuff about the two pets that were attacked by this dog, the caption is thoughtless and tactless. Shire in hunt for attack dogs Dog attacks on the increase (2012 – Worst Offenders) This is a staggering 65% of the overall dog related deaths, at 433 Americans killed between 2005 and 2017. Girl 10, attacked by dog (paywall) Dog attack leaves owner concerned Australind pet mauled in vicious dog attack, left fighting for life at vet (2016) SA Government to introduce new laws requiring pet owners to exchange contact details after dog attacks (2015/16 – 1560 attacks) What a tragedy. Menacing dog that mauled Sydney elderly woman had already been seized and stolen My daughter and I thought that this was odd behaviour. My 17 1/2 year old Puss was asleep on my semi-enclosed back veranda. If that is the case, why are 5 breeds restricted in Australia? Some … It is a spray with vinegar, pepper, and chili. Owners of dog fatally attacked call for people to take more responsibility for their pets ACT will not restrict pit bulls or other dog breeds when tightening laws Dog dead, another seized after Tuggeranong attack Why do councils release a dog that has been involved in an attack back to its owners before any investigations have taken place? Brutal imagery of dog savaged on State of Origin night (2014) Teen mauled during dog attack in Rooty Hill Family mourns terrier mauled to death at Pt Cartwright (2015) Unleash the hounds: in Canberra, you likely won’t get caught (2016) If you total the figures in the map above it comes to 21,065 attack reports (if the quoted figures are correct). What the map REALLY shows is that the problem is bigger, probably much bigger than originally thought – figures for 260 councils are missing (Victoria 26, Tasmania 28, Queensland 66, Northern Territory 16 and Western Australia 124). I reported the dogs to the council the Tuesday after Easter. Rottweilers’ owner ordered to control pets a month before girl was injured Dog lover seeks compensation after vicious mauling (2016) Dog Attack | 9 News Perth I hurried upstairs to get my camera. Another vicious dog has attacked a 5-year-old girl (2015) Helpless couple watch as dogs maul pet alpaca Based on how many dogs share our lives and our living space, it should not be surprising that there are so many dog attacks each year. It is not the first time in my thirty year,s of living down on Lefevre Peninsula, that I have been circled, jumped on and barked at madly by dogs and have contacted the Council. Dog bites a daily danger as incidents in Bundaberg rise Council launches program to protect pooches as dog attacks rise (2018) City of Joondalup penalty for dog attack not enough says victim Then, when I ask for their dog to be put on a leash in a ON leash park/controlled/respect my personal space, I’m verbally abused/laughed at/insulted/called names/criticised/yelled at. Fatal dog attacks are human deaths caused by dogs. Geelong dog attack leaves 67 yo needing plastic surgery, and his beloved poodle in intensive care Dog’s leg nearly bitten off by savage dog I couldn’t believe how insensitive she was to my pain. Owner lucky to survive after ‘wolf’ bites into his neck ‘Dangerous dogs’ returned home to Amaroo property after killing a neighbour’s dog © 2021 | All Rights Reserved | Office of Local Government. 5 months ago, I started to carry a homemade anti-dog attack spray. My cat survived the attack, he has punture wounds and grazes over his throat, chest, shoulders and abdomen. The dog's size or breed is not the issue; it is the dog's behaviour. I live in a northern Brisbane suburb. Immediately (2015) Geelong Court: Council cracks down on dangerous staffies So much for Neighbourhood watch and community mindfulness. Council refuses to assert any meaningful restraints on dog owners dogs. The number of dog attacks in Canberra is on the rise Dog attacks in NSW: Lake Macquarie tops people attacked among Hunter councils (stats) A study conducted by a dog adoption agency found that 87.5% of dogs identified as having specific breeds in their ancestry did not have all of those breeds detected by DNA analysis. Girl, 15 suffers serious injuries after vicious dog attacked without warning Whyalla dog attack owner disputes attack as ‘playing tug of war’ and issues public apology  Hundreds of dog attacks reported across Mackay Our council was prompt to respond to the owners. I followed it round the streets, took photos and identified the house where it lived. The dog was taken to a pound (somewhere) placed on a lost and found facebook page and the owners showed up and were allowed to take it home. Dog ripped from owner’s arms and killed I was concerned by the dogs behaviour and we decided to cut our walk short and walk straight home. Dog attacks most common in Melbourne’s northern suburbs (2015) Canberra woman dies in ‘horrific’ dog attack Dogs put down after Perth girl mauled in Bassendean park attack (2016) If the NSW figures are correct, it makes South Australia (page 19) look particularly bad. One ranger did all the talking. Savage dogs attack family pet on leash I rang her number to see if he had come home and found out the tragic truth. The statistics don’t lie. Dog euthanased after attack on 10yo girl at Melbourne home ‘I will never have a dog again’ | Owner traumatised by fatal dog attack If this is correct, it significantly impacts this state’s dog attack and harassment statistics. Woman stands for safety after her pooch gets attacked at Mosman beach Also see our 2020 report that reviews Level 1 trauma center studies from 2011 to 2019. For those new to this area, Quick Statistics and recent Dog Bite Studies are good starting points. The american staffy is male, intact (not desexed), brown and white, it was not wearing a collar and it is not microchipped. I also rang the police but they didn’t want to know about it. On the 29th April the same two dogs came running down my street. Controversial breed-specific laws to curb dog attacks (2015) Dog attack media reports from interstate (below), appear to consistently identify the same breeds and cross breeds that topped South Australian councils ‘breed destruction list‘ in 2014. Action on dog attacks needed Dog ownership laws must put public safety at front and centre (389) I don’t want their big unleashed dog charging over to my dog being walked on his leash … of their usually retort that he/she is harmless. The Dog & Cat Management Board believe approximately 1 in 5 dog attacks are reported. The average cost per claim increased by 14.7 percent in 2019. If you are serious about defending yourself, copy this. The comments to this thread can be summarised as follows: “The breed of dog I own can never cause problems, and obviously anybody who does get their face eaten off deserved it.” That’s the problem with pet owners, you can hold a more rational discussion on carbon dating with a new earth creationist. Gold Coast dog attack numbers spike significantly in 2018 from 2017 numbers (633 / 2017) The parents can sue them all both collectively and individually. It was half way up the back steps when I chased it. Owner wants apology after killer dog declared ‘dangerous’ She said that the owner was upset about what her dogs had been up to. Isabella Plains couple want justice for dog Lilly (2016) ACT government needs to act to prevent dog attacks in Canberra Couple charged after dog attack in Sydney (2016) Suzel Mackintosh modelling before the dog attack. I told her my cat was asleep on my veranda. They had caught the dogs running loose in the streets. According to CDC data, every year in the United States there are an average of 31 fatalities due to fatal dog attacks.Of these, approximately 60% involve adults, 31% involve children, and 9% involve infants. Hunt for ‘vicious’ dogs after attack on Shih tzu Jack Russell in Mill Park (2016) Bundaberg – 411 An inspector was speaking with the owner as she spoke with me. On average, the cost of a dog bite-related hospital stay is $18,200. Attacks doing bodily harm: 38 Deaths: 1. They were now restrained on the owners property. I ran and clambered down onto the rocks and the owner and his wife were screaming out to Charlie and I was telling Charlie to stop. Dog attacks prompt call for Off-Leash Parks to be scrapped Hence the title of this post, DO NOTHING – THE AUSTRALIAN SOLUTION. I was in the garden and saw it all. Hell of Australia Day at Lake Burrumbeet leaves campers cold Witnesses wanted to dog attack The dogs presence made us anxious as I have previously had two staffy’s attack my dog while I was living in Fairview Park, South Australia. In reality, the 2,179 reports submitted in 2015-16 would be closer to 11,000. Gold Coast – 593 The researchers point out that the circumstances that cause a dog to bite vary and may be influenced by breed behavior tendencies and the behavior of the victim … Two German Shepherds put down after dog attack (2016) Jack Russell Snoopy was dragged off his owner’s lap and mauled (Ballarat 137) The man was knocked to the ground and the woman managed to kick the dog until it let go and moved a short distance away. Family in shock after pet was mauled by two rogue dogs (2016) High numbers of dog attacks calls for crackdown on owners Dog seized after weekend attack Dog attacks woman, owner lies to victim, flees scene In my opinion, this site represents the end result of my daily experience for the last 6 weeks – disrespectful/frustrated dogs owned by disrespectful humans, who think the law or responsibilities does not apply to them. The dog had a greeny mucus comming out of its anus, it had what appeared to be a skin condition and/or scars on its body. Two people hospitalised after Mackay dogs attack There were also cases where dogs could not be located or their owners would not cooperate if their pet was suspected of an attack. We had our Kitten mauled to death by a dog aggressive cross breed a couple of years ago. I am writing to as many animal organisations I can think of. Take it serious and take matter into own hands. 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