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Kildare & Carlow The Only Counties To Report 0 Dog Attacks On People Last Year- DRCD

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Almost 800 aggressive dog attacks on people were reported nationwide in 2022

Almost 800 aggressive dog attacks on people were reported last year.

They led to 308 sustained injuries, according to data from the Department of Rural and Community Development.

The majority of attacks took place in Cork, Clare and Dublin, while Carlow and Kildare were the only two counties to report no incidents.

Dog behaviourist and trainer Suzie Walsh says aggressive attitudes in dogs can appear after poor raising standards:

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