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Increased number of dog attacks in Northland 'concerning'
Northland's councils are working hard to deal with dangerous dogs.
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Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
Justice for Drakie and Duckie: The five-year neighbourly spat over two Pekin ducks
Drakie died and Duckie was badly injured after being attacked by a dog.
'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabis
The owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.
Northland woman killed in dog attack was dearly-loved mother figure to many
The attack rocked the small town of Moerewa last Thursday.
‘Amazing community’: Mourners arriving in Far North town after dog attack death
One of the woman’s daughters has had to undergo surgery after also being attacked.
Dogs need to be socialised as early as possible - dog trainer
A dog trainer believes there needs to be more education around socialising canines.
Police dog bites school boy out running with PE class
The incident occurred when the police dog was pursuing a group of offenders.
Hastings dog attack victim wants dog owners to do more to decrease risk
However, dog attacks are decreasing overall in Hawke's Bay.
Dog wanted dead or alive for biting Palmerston North woman, causing serious injuries
The Dogue de Bordeaux, called Sir Smoothie Redman, mauled a woman's arm to the bone.
Woman refuses to reveal location of dogs ordered to be destroyed after vicious attack
A dog required surgery after being attacked by three other dogs.
‘It latched onto his arm’: Man attacked by dog while protecting partner
The American pitbull cross' owner agreed to have the dog put down afterwards.
Dog attack: Bay of Plenty couple will defend charge
Prosecutors say the child was treated for multiple bite wounds.
Auckland man accused of punching police dog faces officer assault charges
The defendant could face up to three years' imprisonment if found guilty of the charges.
Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
Victim spends 10 hours in ED after Masterton dog attack
'It only held on for a few seconds, but it was a very firm and aggressive grip.'
Bad boy! Biden dog attacked Secret Service personnel 10 times in four months
One incident was so serious it required the injured agent to be treated in hospital.
'I blame myself': Mother of newborn killed in dog attack speaks
Max Mitchell-Clifford was the registered owner of the dog that killed the baby in 2020.
Woman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed
'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'
Rushing, attacking, stalking: Man fights to keep dog after six complaints
Officials want to disqualify the man from owning dogs.