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‘Yappie dogs are the problem': Owner's fearful admission

WALKING her German Shepherd on a leash has become a scary nightmare for one Tweed Coast woman- who has a brutal message for...

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18th Feb. 2020 12:02 PM

INCREASED ATTACKS: Casuarina local Emma Hartwig is fed up with pet owners walking their unrestrained dogs in leash-only areas.

Amputation and fatal attack among dog-related incidents

A magistrate has ordered one dog to be destroyed, while the owner of another with defend such an order

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03rd Feb. 2020 5:02 PM

Several matters involving attacks by unrestrained dogs have been before court.

Assistance dog in training attacked on off-leash beach

The owner of a 13-week-old assistance dog in training fears the dog's career could be hindered after an incident at a...

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14th Jan. 2020 1:01 PM

FEARFUL: Golden Beach resident Mackenzie Parr’s young assistance dog in training, Aries, was attacked at an off-leash dog beach last week. Photo: John McCutcheon

‘Help me’: Owner screamed as dog stabbed to break up fight

Quinn Leighton was left screaming for help when one of his staffies was stabbed after a dramatic dogfight.

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10th Jan. 2020 8:01 AM

Quinn Leighton's dogs Lunar (upper left) and Diesel (lower left) were involved in a dog fight in Toolooa on January 8. Diesel was stabbed during the incident and taken to Sun Valley Veterinary Clinic.

Anger after Yepoon dog beach attack

Yeppoon residents are outraged by a spike in off-leash pets at Capricorn Coast beaches.

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12th Dec. 2019 2:12 PM

Dogs enjoying the beach. Picture: BERNARD HUMPHREYS

Buster bitten in unprovoked attack

Megan Peterson’s afternoon walk ended in ten stitches on her dog’s front leg

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06th Dec. 2019 1:12 PM

Megan Peterson's dog Buster was mauled by another dog when they were out walking near Kyogle St in Casino.

’Never trust your dog’: Swans mauled to death

At least four swans have died after being mauled by dogs, prompting calls for owners to keep their pets under control.

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26th Nov. 2019 5:11 PM

At least four swans have died after being mauled by dogs, prompting calls for owners to keep their pets under control.

Man’s negligence blamed for serious dog ‘pack attacks’

A woman, her elderly cattle dog and a 76-year-old man fell prey to the roaming dogs after they escaped a Sunshine Coast...

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12th Nov. 2019 5:11 PM

Matt Stephen Cody received a hefty fine after two dogs, one declared menacing, escaped his Peachester property and attacked another dog and elderly man.

Devastating attacks leave wildlife carers paranoid

Dog attacks at a wildlife sanctuary have left more than 20 birds killed or injured

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28th Oct. 2019 4:10 PM

HORRIFYING: Minden wildlife carer Liz Lax holds one of just three surviving ducks of a dog attack at Kirsty’s Bird Sanctuary & Wildlife Rehabilitation. PHOTO: Dominic Elsome

Clarence Valley dog attack statistics revealed

CLARENCE Valley Council has revealed the number of dog attacks in the region this year, and said most of them could have...

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15th Aug. 2019 4:08 PM

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