Dog Eat Dog – The Consequences Of Dog Fights In Public Places

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204 – October, 2025

By Amy Fernandez

Dog bite injuries are fairly well-documented in the U.S. –about 4.5 million annually. Insurance companies paid out 19,000 claims in 2023, and homeowners policies covered a whopping 1.12 billion that same year. It’s not surprising when considered within the context of the U.S. dog population of 87.7 million. Here’s the thing, though. When a person is bitten–regardless of circumstances–the legal system has preprogrammed options supported by state and local statutes. It doesn’t always work but our legal system is designed to offer something. But what happens when your DOG is attacked by another dog? That’s a legal limbo and a veterinary nightmare. Even a minor injury can cost thousands of dollars to the owner.

Dog management is second nature to Canine Chronicle readers. We live in the mindset of preventing trouble. When was the last time you witnessed a dog fight at a show? It rarely happens. When was the last time you saw something like that go down on the street, the dog park, the vet, the groomer, or anywhere multiple dogs congregate? Everyone doesn’t operate on our wavelength. They fail to recognize dodgy situations before they go crosswise. Unfortunately, plenty of us have been caught in that crossfire.

The other issue is not new. Even a warning bite that doesn’t break the skin can inflict a serious subcutaneous hematoma equaling major vet bills.

Today’s reality is that the public confronts poorly bred dogs in the hands of inexperienced, irresponsible owners. Apparently, anti-Pit Bull rhetoric has some basis in fact. According to 2024 statistics, Pit Bulls account for 66 percent of reported bite incidents. But… every study on this issue has also concluded that breed designation is a poor predictor of risk. Owner behavior is the primary factor.

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204 – October, 2025

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