Michigan Dog Bite Links:

 

Ultimate Canine Solutions by Vladae

• This site is a place to go to get many great articles on how to train your dog. With proper training, your dog will be better behaved and hopefully not bite another person.

 

Michigan's Leash Law

• This section of the Dog Law of 1919 provides that any dog over six months must be registered and wear a collar at all times. It also mandates that female dogs in heat must be kept on their owners' premises or restrained on a leash. The overall leash requirement is less clear, stating that it is unlawful for an owner to allow a dog "to stray unless held properly in leash." This does appear to mandate a statewide leash requirement for dogs, however.

 

National Dog Bite Statistics from the CDC

• In 1994, the most recent year for which published data are available, an estimated 4.7 million dog bites occurred in the United States, and approximately 799,700 persons required medical care.

 

Dog Bite Report from The Veterinary Medical Association

• "A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention" Dog bites are a serious public health problem that inflicts considerable physical and emotional damage on victims and incurs immeasurable hidden costs to communities. Bites have been tolerated as a job-related hazard for utility and postal workers, but for many communities the problem may be more encompassing.

 

Stay Dog Bite Free

• Tips from the Humane Society of the United States on preventing dog bite injuries. Read their suggestions regarding how you can bite-proof your dog and stay safe around other canines.

 

Dog Bite Prevention

• Information on avoiding Dog Bites from the Dog Scouts of America. They include tips on how to instruct children to behave around dogs and other helpful suggestions.

 

Dog Bite Law and Related Information

• A wealth of links to information on dogs and the law including dog experts, services, products, organizations and canine-related information.

 

Richard Polsky, Ph.D., CAAB - Dog Behavior Specialist

• Animal behavior expert witness Dr. Polsky assists attorneys in developing behavioral arguments, regarding dog bites & cat bites, prepares declarations & reports, and renders animal behavior expert testimony.