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Dog attacks in Brisbane prompt calls for more owner training
People reported more than 500 dog attacks to Brisbane City Council in the past 12 months, but experts say attacks could be reduced if dog owners did more to train and understand their pets.
Key points:
- Dogs that attack or menace a person or animal can be declared a dangerous or menacing dog by local councils
- Declarations can be appealed through the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
- Dog training experts say the blame rarely lies with the dog itself but the owners who need more training
Figures released by the council this week show 540 attacks on people reported in the past year with 65 dogs declared dangerous or menacing.
The council has nine animal attack officers who respond to attacks in progress or investigate if the attack has…
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