If you have a reactive dog, it is very important that you know and understand the dog bit laws.
This website, Dog Bite Laws, is a great place to start.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Dr. Ian Dunbar's bite assessment criteria
Dr. Ian Dunbar's bite assessment criteria when assessing a dog bite.
1.. Level 1- Dog growls, lunges, snarls-no teeth touch skin. Mostly intimidation behavior.
2.. Level 2- Teeth touch skin but no puncture. May have red mark/minor bruise from dog's head or snout, may have minor scratches from paws/nails. Minor surface abrasions acceptable.
3.. Level 3- Punctures ½ the length of a canine tooth, one to four holes, single bite.No tearing or slashes.Victim not shaken side to side. Bruising.
4.. Level 4- One to four holes from a single bite, one hole deeper than ½ the length of a canine tooth, typically contact/punctures from more than canines only. Black bruising, tears and/or slashing wounds. Dog clamped down and shook or slashed victim.
5.. Level 5- Multiple bites at Level 4 or above. A concerted, repeated attack.
6.. Level 6- Any bite resulting in death of a human.
1.. Level 1- Dog growls, lunges, snarls-no teeth touch skin. Mostly intimidation behavior.
2.. Level 2- Teeth touch skin but no puncture. May have red mark/minor bruise from dog's head or snout, may have minor scratches from paws/nails. Minor surface abrasions acceptable.
3.. Level 3- Punctures ½ the length of a canine tooth, one to four holes, single bite.No tearing or slashes.Victim not shaken side to side. Bruising.
4.. Level 4- One to four holes from a single bite, one hole deeper than ½ the length of a canine tooth, typically contact/punctures from more than canines only. Black bruising, tears and/or slashing wounds. Dog clamped down and shook or slashed victim.
5.. Level 5- Multiple bites at Level 4 or above. A concerted, repeated attack.
6.. Level 6- Any bite resulting in death of a human.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Read about the Dominance Controversy
Dr. Sophia Yin explains that dominance is not a personality trait.
Read her web posting by click here.
http://www.drsophiayin.com/dominance.php
Read her web posting by click here.
http://www.drsophiayin.com/dominance.php
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Dog Treats
Tuna Brownies
2 cans of tuna in water, drained & flaked
(or you could use 1 large can of salmon or jack mackerel. If you use tuna in olive oil and leave the oil in they will be moister)
2 eggs
2 tsp garlic powder
1 ½ cups flour of your choice
2 tbs of chopped parsley
Mix. Dough should be stiff. If necessary, add a few drops of water.
Press into a foil-lined cookie sheet, sprayed with Pam or a bit of olive
oil. Dough should be approximately ¼ inch thick.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until dry.
When cool, cut into ¼ to ½ inch strips with a pizza cutter. Store in the
refrigerator for up to a week, or longer in the freezer.
To serve, you can either break off small pieces with your hands or cut the strips into small (½ inch) squares with a scissor.
2 cans of tuna in water, drained & flaked
(or you could use 1 large can of salmon or jack mackerel. If you use tuna in olive oil and leave the oil in they will be moister)
2 eggs
2 tsp garlic powder
1 ½ cups flour of your choice
2 tbs of chopped parsley
Mix. Dough should be stiff. If necessary, add a few drops of water.
Press into a foil-lined cookie sheet, sprayed with Pam or a bit of olive
oil. Dough should be approximately ¼ inch thick.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until dry.
When cool, cut into ¼ to ½ inch strips with a pizza cutter. Store in the
refrigerator for up to a week, or longer in the freezer.
To serve, you can either break off small pieces with your hands or cut the strips into small (½ inch) squares with a scissor.
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