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Success of BSL in US

Cities and counties in at least 13 states report successful results after enacting a breed-specific ordinance.

These states include: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington and Wisconsin.

View an extensive list of cities that have successfully enacted BSL:

http://blog.dogsbite.org/2010/06/cities-with-successful-pit-bull-laws.html

Also see Where are pit bulls banned

Pit Bull Attacks Today

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  • Letters Sept. 26: Ship Point needs an iconic development; dog bites are rare
    on September 26, 2023 at 5:01 pm

    According to Statistics Canada, the incidence of dog bites is 1.24% in ... bite on a trail or public park are much slimmer than most other injuries. […]

  • MC begins sterilisation of street dogs in city : The Tribune India
    on September 26, 2023 at 4:46 pm

    The district has registered a total of 8529 dog bite cases in the first ... Canada till they've Rs 50 lakh to spare besides fee'. 17 hours ago. 2. […]

  • Drug Dealer Trains Dog to Bite Anyone Wearing Khaki Attire in Bid to Escape Police
    on September 26, 2023 at 3:14 pm

    A drug dealer in Kottayam came up with a unique idea to escape police as he trained his pet dog to bite anyone wearing the Khaki coloured attire. […]

  • Pet Connection: 9 Facts about rabies vaccinations for pets - South Bend Tribune
    on September 26, 2023 at 3:08 pm

    ... Canada by 2008. Today, rabies in ... Elsewhere in the world, some 59,000 people die annually from rabies, most frequently transmitted by dog bites. […]

  • India can resolve dog-human conflict like US and Netherlands without killing the canine
    on September 26, 2023 at 1:42 pm

    Between 2019 and 2022, India reported a staggering 1.6 crore cases of dog bite. ... Canada · Bismee Taskin - 23 September, 2023. ThePrint Logo. ABOUT. […]

  • In Delhi, schools told to create awareness on rabies - The Times of India
    on September 26, 2023 at 1:24 pm

    ... dog bite incidents in the city. The circular advises teaching students how to handle aggressive dogs, what actions to take if bitten, and how to ... […]

  • Watch three beagles rescued from animal testing lab enjoy freedom - USA Today
    on September 26, 2023 at 1:11 pm

    ... Canada, where they were adopted. Nik, Axel and Otis were at an unnamed ... Dog sneaks into Metallica concert, delighting fans and the band. Saman ... […]

  • Dog Attack in Australia: Woman Viciously Attacked By Her Two Rottweilers in Perth As ... - LatestLY
    on September 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    ... Canada: Pro-Khalistan Protesters Burn Indian Flag,. Canada · MS Dhoni ... Piil suffered major blood loss and serious bite wounds due to the attack. […]

  • New poll shows most Canadians want Trudeau to go, prefer Poilievre as PM - WION
    on September 26, 2023 at 12:25 pm

    Watch: India-Canada diplomatic row escalates: Wanted in India, living in Canada ... India: Drug dealer trains dogs to bite people in police uniform ... […]

  • India suspends visa services for citizens of Canada - Gulf News
    on September 26, 2023 at 11:17 am

    ... bitten by snake on bike · stirke3-1695723571713. Bengaluru braces for protests over water sharing · STOCK angry dog · Kerala drug dealer trains dogs ... […]

  • Kerala 'drug dealer' trained dogs to bite anyone wearing 'khaki' | Here's what happened next
    on September 26, 2023 at 10:52 am

    When they went to conduct searches at a drug dealer's house in kerala, police confronted "several violent dogs trained to bite anyone wearing ... […]

  • Trained To Bite Anyone In Khaki: Kerala Cops Face Dog Threat During Raids - NDTV
    on September 26, 2023 at 10:31 am

    ... Canada": Lankan Minister Shreds Trudeau · 6. Bengaluru Bandh Today, 200 ... Trained To Bite Anyone In Khaki: Kerala Cops Face Dog Threat During Raids ... […]

  • Postal worker rescues beagle after venomous snake bite - FOX 5 New York
    on September 26, 2023 at 10:07 am

    Prigmore proceeded to take Proctor's dog, Ginger, to a local vet to be treated for the bite. ... Canada under fire for applauding 'literal Nazi' in ... […]

  • Brokers: Is your client's dog "friendly?" - Canadian Underwriter
    on September 26, 2023 at 8:00 am

    Personal lines home insurance brokers may want to ask dog-owning clients if their dog is friendly because they may be liable for bites. […]

  • Canada shared intelligence on Nijjar's killing with India weeks ago, says Trudeau - WION
    on September 26, 2023 at 7:45 am

    India: Drug dealer trains dogs to bite people in police uniform during raids ... "Canada is not trying to provoke India by suggesting its agents were ... […]

  • Owen Sound police arrest male brandishing knife - iHeartRadio
    on September 26, 2023 at 5:49 am

    Public assistance request – dog bite – Saugeen Shores. Grey Bruce Public ... Canada-wide warrant issued for man known to frequent Grey Bruce. Aaron ... […]

  • My Pet Attacked Someone. Am I Liable? - Personal Injury - Canada - Mondaq
    on September 26, 2023 at 5:05 am

    A comparable dog bite case1> where the plaintiff received $7500 in non-pecuniary damages over 10 years ago, was found to have featured more severe ... […]

  • Police operation in Regina leads to arrest of man wanted on sexual assault charges
    on September 26, 2023 at 4:29 am

    The man was taken to hospital by EMS for minor injuries from a police dog bite. ... Canadian citizen, United States Ambassador to Canada David Cohen ... […]

  • Delhi civic body denies stray dog who bit girl was from animal birth center - India Today
    on September 25, 2023 at 10:44 pm

    Delhi-NCR has witnessed a surge in stray dog bite cases, with alarming incidents making headlines. Following the tragic news of a young man's ... […]

  • Cow goes on rampage after dog bite, claims woman's life in Bardoli | DeshGujarat
    on September 25, 2023 at 6:54 pm

    Surat: The menace of stray dogs has claimed another life in South Gujarat, but this time, it wasn't a person bitten by the dog. […]

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  • Why
    • Why this site
    • Why legislate pit bulls
    • Why pit bulls attack
    • Why a pit bull attack is serious
    • Why pit bulls are different
  • What
    • What is a pit bull
    • Pit bull numbers
    • What is BSL (Breed Specific Legislation)
    • What are BSL talking points
  • Who
    • Who do pit bulls attack
    • Attacks by pit bulls rescued from shelters
  • Where
    • Where are pit bulls banned in the U.S.
    • Where are pit bulls banned in Canada
    • Where are pit bulls banned internationally
    • Success of BSL in US
    • Success of BSL in Canada
    • Failure of breed-neutral legislation
  • How
    • Enact breed-specific legislation
    • Enforce local measures
    • Require mandatory spay and neutering
    • Ban pit bulls as therapy dogs
  • When
    • Pit bull attacks today
    • Fatal attacks in US 2013-2016
    • Attacks in Canada 2014-2016
  • Resources
    • Articles and reports | U.S.
    • Articles and reports | Canada
    • What to do if you are attacked