Pets’ bad behaviour can place owners under a lot of strain, research shows.
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Dogs may be a human’s best friend but there are limits – is face licking one of them?
People often think about how it’s good for children to have a pet dog around. But what about the dog?
Different dog breeds are often blamed for increases in dog attacks. But science shows reality is more complicated.
The old UK dog licence system wasn’t fit for purpose. But there is another way.
Dog bites are a serious public health problem but we’re going the wrong way about tackling it.
Dogs bite people daily, especially young children. There is concern that disadvantaged families may suffer most. Dog-bite facts remain scarce because prevention has yet to become a policy priority.
Humans and dogs have lived together for thousands of years, but we may be forgetting how to co-exist peacefully.
Banning a handful of breeds has not helped to improve public safety.
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