[Donlupedron]

I hope this doesn't fall under negative press.

But just a reminder to keep an eye on what's going on in your dog while your dogs are out. Just since school has been back in session I have heard about 3 separate instances regarding 3 separate dogs (various breeds, none of them pit bull type) that have occurred and one of these 3 dogs is for sure being euthanized. Basically in each situation the child has been on the way to the bus stop and has spotted a dog and wandered into the yard where the dog is and not all details have been released but each time there was a bite. From what I understand though no injuries were severe. Not sure if there was taunting involved or anything like that in all the situations but you know it happens. Also don't know about the dogs histories. In only one of the instances was the owner actually outside with the dog when it occurred and in that instance it appears the owner will be able to get the dog back after the quarentine period. In that situation if I understand correctly there WAS taunting involved, but the owner couldn't get to the dog before the child did. This dog has had no history of aggression either from what I understand.

So just a good reminder to keep an eye on what's going on in your yard when your dogs are out there. Especially during the times of day when children are making their way to and from the bus stop.

Seriously though what happened to being taught to "Never approach a strange dog". I remember being taught that at home. And heck even at school we were taught that, of course school also taught us to "Stand like a tree" to avoid a dog attacking. Not sure that would really do much. But at least someone was teaching us something back when I was a kid. Be it effective or not.