Advice from a professional

What dog owners and attack victims should know

A dog attack can quickly have serious consequences for the owner. From a fine to a prison sentence. The Viennese lawyer Richard Ber has published a practical guide. With tips and many real-life examples. 

Last year, American Stafford terriers mauled a jogger (60) in Upper Austria. Their owner (38) recently showed little insight. She herself was the victim instead of the perpetrator, the death attack was just a chain of tragic circumstances - we report.