Victoria Stilwell

For National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 7-13), experts provide tips to prevent likelihood of bites

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest data from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 45% of U.S. households include a dog or dogs, for a total of 88 million canine companions in the United States. While the vast majority of these dogs will coexist peacefully with us, dog bites remain a serious public health risk, with more than 4.5 million people bitten each year in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • During National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 7-13), a coalition of veterinarians, animal behavior experts and insurance representatives are urging people to understand the risks dog bites pose to people and other pets, and to take steps to prevent bites from happening.
  • As we mark National Dog Bite Prevention Week, let's commit to increasing our understanding of the issue and taking proactive steps towards prevention.
  • To help protect young children from dog bites, the National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition is teaming up with the Center for Canine Behavior Studies to promote their new Be BiteSmartSM educational initiative.
  • For more information on preventing dog bites and National Dog Bite Prevention Week, visit AVMA.org/DogBitePrevention .

"Bella" Is America's Most Popular Dog Name, and Pitbulls Are Most Common Dog Breed According to Analysis of Pet Questions on Expert Platform JustAnswer

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pitbulls are the most popular dog breed in the US, and "Bella" claims the #1 spot for the nation's most popular dog name. These are two of the top findings from an analysis of more than 200,000 online vet and pet expert conversations with US dog owners in the past year on popular expert site JustAnswer.com. 

Key Points: 
  • These are two of the top findings from an analysis of more than 200,000 online vet and pet expert conversations with US dog owners in the past year on popular expert site JustAnswer.com .
  • With August now officially deemed National Dog Month , JustAnswer dug into some of its doggy data to learn more about the pet owners who keep our vets and dog trainers busy with more than 500 questions a day.
  • Some of the findings:
    After Pitbulls, the next most popular dog breed in the US, are Chihuahuas and Labrador Retrievers.
  • That's about 190,000 dog vet consultations last year alone – more than double the number of cat vet 'chats' on the platform."

National Dog Bite Prevention Coalition shares tips on avoiding bites as we emerge from a year of lockdowns, isolation

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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The Insurance Information Institute reported that in 2020, insurance companies paid $853.7 million for 16,991 dog bite and injury claims.

Key Points: 
  • The Insurance Information Institute reported that in 2020, insurance companies paid $853.7 million for 16,991 dog bite and injury claims.
  • To help our pets with this transition, the National Dog Bite Prevention Coalition recommends the following tips:
    Make sure your pet is healthy.
  • "When people talk about dog bite prevention, the focus automatically goes to dog training," said Victoria Stilwell, celebrity dog trainer and behavior expert.
  • "While dog bites are a serious public health issue, the good news is that most dog bites are preventable," said AVMA President Dr. Kratt.

The Petco Foundation & Victoria Stilwell Positively Honor Unsung Heroes With Lifesaving Grants And Heartwarming Video Series

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Monday, May 4, 2020
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Of the five honorees, one will be awarded the national Unsung Hero award and earn an additional $50,000 from the Petco Foundation to support their lifesaving work.

Key Points: 
  • Of the five honorees, one will be awarded the national Unsung Hero award and earn an additional $50,000 from the Petco Foundation to support their lifesaving work.
  • "There are heroes in every community who dedicate their lives to helping animals and are true lifesaving champions," said Susanne Kogut, president of the Petco Foundation.
  • Victoria Stilwell traveled across the country documenting the incredible work of these heroes in a series of videos that can be viewed at petcofoundation.org/unsunghero .
  • Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV series It's Me or the Dog.