We have been having some absolutely beautiful weather this autumn here in the Elm City and what better way to get out and enjoy it then to go for a walk throughout the city.  You may notice along the way that there are quite a few dogs walking about as well, as New Haven is a very dog friendly city.  This is nice and makes for some cute animals to look at along your walk, but what if you get into a situation and you are concerned that an interaction with one of these pets may turn into a New Haven dog bite injury?  What can you do? The first thing to know is it is not as much about what you do, but what you choose not to do in the event that you are concerned that a nearby dog is getting aggressive with you.  Actions you take may Read the full article…

You may start to see a lot more dogs being walked about through the streets of the Elm City this week as the first week of October kicks off National Walk Your Dog Week.  Many people will be out, despite the chilly temperatures, walking their dogs to get them some extra exercise before the real chill sets in for the winter.  It is for this reason that while you’re walking through the city you should be on the lookout so you don’t get into a situation where you may experience a New Haven dog bite injury. A dog bite can range in severity, in fact there are actually six levels of a dog bite and if you wind up in the sixth category it will be very serious.  If you are in a situation where the dog bite injury becomes so serious that you have to race to the emergency Read the full article…