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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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News snippets from Northland.

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.

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.

Backyard killing: Woman wants 'mental distress' compo after neighbour's dog attacked her cat

Both the cat and dog were euthanised after the backyard attack.

Rising dog attacks put 'significant strain' on animal control

Council figures show dog attacks are on the rise in Auckland.

Owners of dog that bit elderly woman dispute story

The couple said they were holding the dog when woman approached to pat it without asking.