The Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs is a group of Colorado animal health and welfare organizations working together to offer assistance to local governments striving to create and enforce effective dangerous dog laws.

The Coalition also aims to educate owners and the general public on how to live safely with dogs. There are many issues that cause the problem of dangerous dogs.

A comprehensive community approach will result in the best possible solutions to these issues.

Who we are:

  • The Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs is a group of Colorado animal health and welfare organizations.

 

What we believe:

  • It is desirable and possible to reduce the number of incidents of dog bites/dog aggression.
  • There are many issues that cause the problem of dangerous dogs and that impact dog bites/dog aggression.
  • A comprehensive community approach will result in the best possible solutions to these issues.
  • Breed-specific restrictions are reactive and simplistic and mask the more complicated aspects of dog bites. There’s more to the story of understanding dog bites/dog aggression.

 

What we do:

 

What we offer:

 

We invite you to find resources on this Web site to assist you in becoming part of the solution to the problem of dangerous dogs.

 

The CLSD Web site is made possible by grants from

Animal Assistance Foundation and Summerlee Foundation.

The Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs is a coalition of animal health and welfare organizations in Colorado framing the civic conversation about dangerous dogs.

The information contained in this site is intended for educational purposes only, and should not be construed as veterinary medical, medical, animal behavior, or legal advice. Please consult your local veterinarian, animal behaviorist, physician, or attorney for answers to questions that pertain to your dog or to the community in which you live.