License your dog with the community as required. Obey leash laws. Dogs are social animals; spending time with your pet is important. Dogs that are frequently left alone have a greater chance of developing behavior problems. Be alert.
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Dog bites Savemart employee; officers seek canine owner
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Dog Bites Insurance Companies: Man's Best Friend Behind One-Third of All Homeowner Claims
From 2003 to 2012, the value of dog bite claims increased 51%, a rate that far outpaces inflation. The average dog bite claim payout rose from $19,162 in 2003 to $29,752 last year, an increase of 55%. (MORE: Millions on Pet Halloween Costumes? Why We Spend More and More on Pets ) Insurers take notice of such data, and yes, owning a dogespecially one that has bitten someonecan affect your policy. In general, the fact that you have a dog doesnt factor into what rate you pay for homeowners insurance. But as the New York Times noted , once a dog bite takes place at your home, the insurer could raise the premium or even exclude dog-related injuries from coverage. Some animal cruelty prevention societies report that homeowners have been denied insurance because they own certain high-risk breeds of dogs, including Pit Bulls and Rottweilers. A couple of states outlaw breed profiling, but most states allow insurance companies to deny or cancel coverage if a certain breed of dog is living at the home.
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Dog bite claims fall, except for mail carriers
Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. 4 To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Dog bite claims fall, except for mail carriers By Oliver St. John, USA TODAY 5:24 p.m. EDT May 16, 2013 Dog bite claims were down by 2.1% in 2012 from 2011, State Farm reports (Photo: Thinkstock) Dog bite claims were down by 2.1% in 2012 from 2011, State Farm reports The U.S. Postal Service reported 5,879 bites last year, 274 more than in 2011 California is the top state in claims SHARE 111 CONNECT 38 TWEET 4 COMMENTEMAILMORE Last year, dogs were slightly less bitey, but they made an exception for mail carriers. Who's a good dog? The ones responsible for the 2.1% decrease in insurance claims for dog bites in 2012 are good dogs, says a report released Wednesday by State Farm, which covers dog bites under renters and homeowners insurance policies.
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