Dog Attacks On Guide Dogs Doubles In UK

Guide Dog Attacks

Attacks on guide dogs by other dogs have more than doubled, according to a new report published by the UK‘s Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

The report stated that more than seven attacks on guide dogs by other canines have occurred during each month of 2011.

The figure is more than doubled from last year when a previous study, published in June 2010, showed an average of three attacks per month.

Association officials have urged police to take these attacks more seriously and called for the compulsory microchipping of all dogs in England and Wales.

In more than nine out of ten cases, the attacks occurred in public places such as parks, town centers and shopping areas.

The association’s chief executive Richard Leaman, has written to all chief constables asking them to help safeguard guide dog owners against attacks, but it said too many owners are still worried police take no action after an attack.

In his letter Leaman said: “We recognize that police forces are under pressure but these attacks are anti-social and have a devastating effect on vulnerable people.”

“We want police to recognize the enormous impact that these attacks have on people’s ability to live independently and respond accordingly.”

The association said one owner who was a victim of an attack wanted to move afterwards while others said they were left too frightened to go out.

Other victims said they were left upset, angry or shaken.

Story by Elaine Furst for Dog Files

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Dog Jerky Treats
12 years ago

why don’t they do anything to prevent such incidents, Its a dangerous situation both for dogs as well as dog owners.

Long Beach Night Life
12 years ago

It’s truly horrible situation especially when you are with children.

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