Posts tagged dog bite

• Dangerous Dogs - Does Breed Matter

  Jeremy Thurman | July 12, 2009 12:15 PM | 20 CommentsOklahoma City, OK Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Deadly Dogs and the Dirty Truth: In 2007 Michael Vick was identified as a key player in an unlawful dog fighting ring. In turn, this has generated much debate over dangerous dog breeds and the...

• Pit Bull Attack Harms Two Oklahoma Men

  Jeremy Thurman | July 26, 2009 11:56 PM | 4 CommentsOklahoma City, OK Category: Miscellaneous
  

  I’ve blogged extensively over the last month regarding dog bite incidents, Oklahoma law regarding dog bites and discussed the dangers of more aggressive breeds as well as the correlation that...

• Denver TV Anchor Viciously Attacked by Rescued Dog

  Jeremy Thurman | February 20, 2012 3:04 PM | 2 CommentsOklahoma City, OK Category: Miscellaneous
  

  After being rescued from an icy lake a day earlier, an 85-pound Argentine mastiff attacked a Denver news anchor the next day on live TV. The dog, named Gladiator Maximus, or Max, fell into a...

• Chicago Man Mauled to Death by Daughter's Dogs

  Jeremy Thurman | January 18, 2010 4:31 PM | 2 CommentsOklahoma City, OK Category: Miscellaneous
  

  According to foxnews.com, a Chicago man is now deceased after being brutally mauled by his daughter’s pit bulls. According to the report, the daughter told authorities she came home Sunday...

• Woman Mauled by Hunting Dogs - Suffers Nearly Fatal Injuries

  Jeremy Thurman | August 04, 2009 7:50 AM | 2 CommentsOklahoma City, OK Category: Miscellaneous
  

  I’m originally from Southeast Oklahoma where deer hunting is a way of life. Although not legal in Oklahoma, I recall often hearing people “running dogs” during deer season....

• Oklahoma Dog Bites - A Continued Discussion on Breeds

  Jeremy Thurman | July 16, 2009 11:58 AM | 2 CommentsOklahoma City, OK Category: Miscellaneous
  

  I recently posted a blog entitled “Dangerous Dogs - Does Breed Matter.” The blog elicited quite a response from what appear to be “pit-bull” enthusiasts to those who would...

• How to Handle Dog Aggression

  Jeremy Thurman | March 21, 2012 10:57 AM | 1 CommentOklahoma City, OK Category: Miscellaneous
  

  No one wants to admit they have an aggressive dog, but the fact is, many dogs do show signs of aggression, even when they're loved and well cared for. An aggressive dog isn't necessarily...

• Toddler Dies from Dog Bite Injuries

  Jeremy Thurman | December 22, 2009 2:43 PM | 1 CommentOklahoma City, OK Category: Miscellaneous
  

  According to foxnews.com, a two year old Florida boy has died from injuries sustained in a dog bite incident. Authorities say the toddler was walking by the family's 8-year-old Weimaraner when,...

• Oklahoma City Experts Offer Advice on How to Prevent Dog Bites

  Jeremy Thurman | July 28, 2011 3:32 PM | 0 CommentsOklahoma City, OK Category: Miscellaneous
  

  As of June 30th, there have been over 600 animal bites reported to Oklahoma City Animal Welfare. Most of these bites came from dogs that were confined, not stray. There is a good chance that there...

• Failing to Restrain a Dangerous Dog – Criminal Offense?

  Jeremy Thurman | July 07, 2010 2:19 PM | 0 CommentsOklahoma City, OK Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  Over the years I have blogged extensively about the dangers of dogs. In the search for accountability, there have been many battles with various readers over whether breed or owner is to blame for...