Letter of the Day: Preventing dog bites

I was saddened to hear about the recent death of a young boy in a dog attack. The general factors that contribute to severe dog attacks have been highlighted in recent studies.
Children, especially boys, are particularly at risk. On the prairies, rural communities have a higher rate of severe dog bites.
Children who are active outdoors can be attacked by strange, unrestrained dogs off the owner’s property. Leash bylaws help protect against this type of attack.
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