Richard H. Polsky, Ph.D. CDBC
Los Angeles, California
“Bringing the science of animal behavior to attorneys”
Dog Bite Injury Blog
A blog for attorneys & dog bite victims by animal behavior expert, Richard Polsky, PhD. The dog bite injury blog was created to report current news about injury caused to people as a result of being attacked by a canine. An animal behavior perspective is used. Stories for inclusion have been carefully chosen based on where the incident happened, the breed of dog involved, the nature of the injury, legal implications, and whether a canine fatality occurred.
Cane Corsos viciously maul teenager in California
The circumstances are not known about a recent mauling of a teenager in California by a pack Cane Corsos. The incident happened the afternoon of October 30, 2022 in Thousand Read More..
Amazon driver killed by German Shepherd & English mastiff
Amazon delivery divers making home deliveries to residential customers are at high-risk of being attacked and bitten by a territorial aggressive dog. Despite this danger, those making policies regarding worker Read More..
Family members fatally attacked by great Danes
Key takeaway Great Danes, a territorially protective breed by nature, cannot always be trusted to be safe with family members. In certain circumstances some Danes may be motivated to attack Read More..
Dog bite statistics for USPS & State Farm 2021
Key takeaways National Dog Bite Prevention week happens annually in June. This event is promoted by the USPS and State Farm Insurance. Dog bite attacks represent a serious occupational hazard Read More..
Watch vicious pit bull attack inside San Francisco public library
Videos of vicious pit bulls attacks on people demonstrate the danger some dogs of the pit bull type present to public safety. Another avoidable incident was captured on video on Read More..
Watch video of vicious police K9 attack in Maine
Subsequent to the laws which now require police to wear body cams, videos are becoming increasingly common on YouTube showing the vicious attacks by police canines on suspects. Here’s another Read More..
Standard of care in a California dog bite lawsuit
The standard of care given to a dog is an issue that occasionally arises in dog bite lawsuits. Basically, this is an issue about the care and management an owner Read More..
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dog bites & Children
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is frequent consequence of dog bite injury. Studies have shown that approximately 40% of dog bite victims, particularly children, will be afflicted with this kind Read More..
Fatal dog bite by Boxers on 52 y.o. lady in South Carolina
Fatal dog bites inflicted by boxers are rare occurrences. Nevertheless, the potential for fatal dog attacks by a boxer exists provided the circumstances are present to make a dog bite Read More..
Watch video of police K9 attack in Florida
A video of police K9 attack on an suspect who had already surrendered exemplifies the difficulty handlers have in controlling their K9s during suspect apprehension. The incident, which happened in Read More..