As the weather starts to warm up there are going to be more and more dogs out for a walk with their owners.  It can be incredibly tempting to stop and “chat” with these dogs as you go about your daily walk, but it can also put you in a situation where you might experience a New Haven dog bite injury.  On first blush you might not consider a dog bite all that dangerous or severe, but in many ways a dog bite can be very serious and cause long lasting damage.  It is not something you should take lightly because you might find yourself in the ER after what you would consider a normal interaction with a dog. A good rule of thumb when deciding whether or not to interact with a dog, especially a dog that is not familiar to you, is to wait for permission from the Read the full article…

There is nothing cuter then a new puppy with all it’s puppy energy and excitement running around and exploring the world.  Fast forward 10-12 years and that puppy has now become a full grown dog and while still very cute she has slowed down quite a bit and has a much different energy about her.  Not being able to tell the difference between how to interact with a puppy and an aging pooch can mean the difference between getting a New Haven dog bite injury or not. Puppy energy is infectious and fun and they love to play.  Their play can be rough sometimes, but they are mostly not strong enough to really hurt you and even when they get their teeth on your it is usually a scrape that occurs at the most damaging.  With a full grown dog there is a different energy and a different vibe to Read the full article…