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May
2016

 


Fact: 34 U.S. dog bite-related fatalities occurred in 2015. 

Don't be fooled by the standard statement, "My dog won't bite".  Any dog could bite if threatened or scared.  Treat dogs as you would an electric power line never assume they are safe.  
 
 
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Woman who was attacked by a pack of loose dogs in Dallas TX has died.
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52 Year old Woman who was attacked by a pack of loose dogs in Dallas TX has died 
May 2 2016
Antoinette Brown's son Laquan confirmed to NBC 5 his mother passed away. She had been in a coma at Baylor Medical Center Dallas with critical injuries from more than 100 dog bites, according to relatives. The family took her off life support Monday afternoon. Monday night, Antoinette Brown's son Laquan confirmed to NBC 5 his mother passed away. She had been in a coma at Baylor Medical Center Dallas with critical injuries from more than 100 dog bites, according to relatives.
The family took her off life support Monday afternoon.
Eariler Monday, Dallas leaders promised animal control improvements after the mauling the 52-year-old woman was attacked a week ago by a pack of loose dogs.

Relatives declined to discuss the tragedy further and city officials said they regret there is a need to discuss it.
"It is certainly very discouraging to be here today for the situation that we're here to talk about," Dallas City Council Member Tiffinni Young said.
Young represents the neighborhood where the attack occurred near Dallas Fair Park.
Mayor Mike Rawlings visited the place over the weekend. He spoke with neighbors who heard the attack. Those neighbors already knew about the problem dogs.
A program unveiled last fall put regular patrols in the areas with the most loose dog complaints. More animal control officers were hired. Citations for irresponsible owners increased. But the neighborhood where the attack occurred was not one of the target neighborhoods for animal control officers.
"The priority has not been high enough, ok, obviously. Progress is great, but we were in a deep hole and we've got a long way to go," Rawlings said.
Police responded to the attack at about 4:45 a.m. on Monday, May 2. But it was Friday before Animal Control seized six dogs believed to be responsible.
"When somebody sees somebody that is bitten and mauled, Animal Services needs to be called immediately on that," Rawling said. The mayor said City Manager A.C. Gonzalez is working on a new approach.

UPDATE 05/10/16: The household and dogs involved in the brutal mauling death of Antoinette Brown had a history of complaints with Dallas Animal Services. In fact, the history is extremely disturbing, but no more disturbing than the "vicious dog loop" that plagues most jurisdictions. The dogs' owners are cyclical offenders. They are the very type of grossly irresponsible owners. 
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Depending on the line of work your company is in, the risk factor for encountering a dog can vary drastically. 



Employees at risk for encountering dogs in their 
line of work should keep the mindset that on a daily basis they may encounter a number of dogs on their route. However, this mindset does not lessen the fear when a potential attack is eminent. If employees are at risk for encountering dogs during work it is critical they are trained to never believe an owner when they state their dog won't bite. Dogs have no discrimination and will look to exhort their dominance when given the chance. For employees who have suffered an attack, they know all to well how quickly a dog's behavior can change. Once an employee suffers a dog bite it will never be forgotten and the physical scars of the attack remain as a vivid reminder of what they have survived. What seems like a simple task to an average person may now take a large amount of effort for those who have experienced a vicious dog attack. After the physical pain has subsided from a previous attack, the surviving individual may still be coming to terms emotionally with the permanent scarring left behind. 

Now, let's consider the stress an employee may feel after the physical healing has ended, but emotionally they are dealing with the anxiety of returning to a work environment that exposes them to dogs. The very thought of returning to work may cause insomnia, irritability, and even flashbacks of the previous attack. If the employee is able to return to work, you may start to notice a difference in their job performance, along with a change in their behavior. The employee who was once a pleasure to work with may now seem withdrawn and even unmotivated to complete tasks. This can be a classic sign to the employer that help is needed or should be extended to the employee. It is important to be aware of the symptoms so aid can be extended if needed. Employers may also face the reality that some employees will never return to work, because the thought of returning means reliving the vicious dog attack. The employing company may consider providing the option for immediate therapy to employees who are victimized by a dog bite. This may help prevent PTSD symptoms from manifesting or allow the employee to receive the benefit of therapy before symptoms worsen.

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Breed of the Month: Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is a large, strongly built breed with a dense, water-repellant wavy coat. As a dog with origins in pedigree breeding, and due to its widespread historical popularity, some regional variations have emerged in the breed; therefore, the three subtypes of the Golden Retriever reflect the typical variations in dimensions and coat. However, all Golden Retrievers are blonde, yellow, or gold in color and all subtypes are susceptible to the same health problems. Golden Retrievers also are very smart dogs that are loyal to their caregivers.

History:
The Golden Retriever was originally bred in Scotland in the mid-19th century. At that time, wildfowl hunting was a popular sport for the wealthy Scottish elite, but the existing retriever breeds were inadequate for retrieving downed game from both water and land. Retrieving from both land and water was necessary because the hunting grounds of the time were pocketed with marshy ponds and rivers. Consequently, the best water spaniels were crossed with the existing retrievers, resulting in the establishment of the breed today known as the Golden Retriever. The Golden Retriever was first developed near Glen Affric in Scotland, at "Guisachan", the highland estate of Dudley Marjoribanks, 1st Baron Tweedmouth.  For many years, what breeds were originally crossed was disputed, but in 1952, the publication of Marjoribanks' breeding records from 1835 to 1890 dispelled the myth concerning the purchase of a whole troupe of Russian tracker sheepdogs from a visiting circus, instead it details a careful line-breeding program. Commonly, the breed is said to have originated from the Russian tracker.


 
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Dog bites corrections officer Jackson TN

Jackson TN Madison County Sheriff's Office deputies and other first responders went to a home on Oak Grove Road, in West Madison County, after a man was bitten by a dog Thursday afternoon.
Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes said Bob Anderson, a community corrections officer, was bitten while he was at the home. Anderson is not seriously injured and was being treated Thursday afternoon at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Mapes said the residents of the home will not face charges.
Eric Turner said the dog is believed to be at least part pit bull, but the exact breed was not immediately known. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner said Anderson was bitten on the face and legs. Mapes said the dog is still in the home.
Madison County Animal Control responded to the home to meet with the owner of the dog.

Fact: There currently are 83.3 million dogs in the USA, which are kept by 56.7 million households. 
 
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