Mt Gambier, SA: Dog attacks double over past year

"A third of these attacks involved dog attacks on people, while the rest were dog-on-dog attacks"

Mt Gambier recorded 6 dog attacks between 2007 - 2008, compared with just 3 during the 12 months prior.

Greg Muller of Mt Gambier City Council noted that 4,617 dogs were registered in Mt Gambier, making the total number of attacks low, but still concerning.

Mr Muller stated that while not all dog attacks are reported to council, more people are becoming aware of their right to report dog attacks.

Prepared using report "Mount Gambier dog attacks double", The Border Watch 13/10/08, http://www.borderwatch.com.au/archives/1506, accessed 15/10/08.