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Is banning specific breeds the answer to dog attacks?

A garda investigation has been launched after a boy was bitten by a dog in Limerick earlier this week, while on the same day a man was left with "serious facial injuries" after being attacked by a dog in Dublin.  What can be done to prevent large muscular dogs from being a threat to people and animals in public places? Speaking to Ciara this morning with more on this was Pete Wedderburn, Bray-based Vet.

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08.00 28 Sep 2023


Is banning specific breeds the answer to dog attacks?


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A garda investigation has been launched after a boy was bitten by a dog in Limerick earlier this week, while on the same day a man was left with "serious facial injuries" after being attacked by a dog in Dublin. 

What can be done to prevent large muscular dogs from being a threat to people and animals in public places? Speaking to Ciara this morning with more on this was Pete Wedderburn, Bray-based Vet.


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