dog bites

Whenever a dog biting case pops up, it seems that the discussion about what happens to the dog also arises. We want your opinion as to what you would do if your dog bit someone.

Here is what Deminski and Doyle are talking about on today’s show.

For many New Jersey residents, their dog is a part of the family and while many owners believe their pet will not bite, there are 4.5 million victims of canine bites and attacks every year.

Dogs are part of the family and while many owners believe their dog will not bite, there are 4.5 million victims of canine bites and attacks each year.

If you are a dog lover or a pet lover in general, this is a very important week to bring awareness to dog owners and those without dogs as well.

Between four and five million people become dog bite victims each year. In 2012 alone, State Farm experienced 77 dog bite claims in New Jersey and paid out more than $4.7 million.

State Farm paid more than $109 million in 2011 as a result of nearly 3,800 dog bite claims nationwide. In New Jersey, State Farm had 68 dog bite claims last year, resulting in over $2 million in payments for injury and damage.