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Bark but no bite: Dangerous Dogs Act in spotlight as attacks rise
Ministers urged to tackle irresponsible owners through compulsory microchipping and the return of the dog licenceFrothing at the mouth, the rottweiler looked as if it were on a trampoline as it hurled itself against a 1.5-metre gate, delivering a volley of barks to Paul Coleman. Moments earlier, the postman had been forced to deploy his postbag as a shield and beat a hasty retreat from a cul-de-sac as an alsatian, roaming free, marched towards him.
published date:Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:01 GMT

