I blogged about Pittsburgh hero Big Ben the other day (go Steelers!), and now another quarterback is in the news. Michael Vick won’t return to training camp this season because he’s allegedly involved with illegal pit bull fighting.

I love dogs. Sometimes it’s not the dog – rather it’s the owner who’s to blame for dog attacks. Mr. Vick’s situation highlights the sort of training that causes some dog breeds to be dangerous. Especially for pit bulls, a potentially dangerous dog breed is made even more deadly by owners who want their pet to live up to its vicious image.

Just the other day, my wife was jogging in our neighborhood when a dog from a nearby yard began to chase her. Fortunately his bark was worse than his bite, but it shows how owners need to take responsibility for their pets. The owner should not have let their pet run loose and unattended in their front yard. That’s why it’s important for dog owners to understand the leash law in their state.

It’s sad to see people, especially children, who have been severely hurt by a dog attack. These injuries are serious, and may leave disfiguring scars and painful injuries. On my website, we have dangerous dog information to help protect you and your loved ones.

So please, train and treat your dogs with compassion, and above all, protect yourself and the people you care about from dog bite injuries.

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