How to Avoid a Dog Bite
While dogs may be man's best friend, yearly statistics show that nearly 5 million people will be attacked and bitten by a dog.
Many of the injuries caused by these attacks may be minor, but some attacks may end up causing serious injury and even death.
Preventing a Dog Bite
When Dogs Attack!
- Never approach an unfamiliar dog. Just because the dog looks friendly, doesn't always mean that the dog will be friendly to strangers (like you). Be particularly careful if the dog is tied-up or fenced-in; especially in or near the dog's home territory. Most dogs are protective of their owner's home, car and other property, and the dog might think that you are trespassing or the dog might feel
threatened by your presence. - You should never get near or pet an unfamiliar dog without permission from the dog's owner. Even with the owner's permission, it is never advisable to startle or disturb a dog who is sleeping, eating, or playing with a toy.
- Use additional caution when in the presence of a female dog who is caring for her puppies. When you do approach, use slow and careful movements, taking care not to startle
the dog and allow ample time for the dog to sniff you and become familiar with your scent. - In the event a dog begins to act aggressively towards you, continue to face the dog and move away slowly. Never turn away from a dog and run because a dog will instinctively run after you and try to catch or bite you.
- More to come...
Preventing a Dog Bite
When YOUR dog attacks!
- Always keep your dog on a leash so that you can control the dog. Never allow your dog to roam free, even if you are "right there."
- Socialize your dog by allowing your dog to be around different types of people in a friendly environment. If your dog is used to seeing a lot of friendly people around, your dog will be less nervous when there are a lot of people are around.
- Never allow your dog to chase anyone, even just for fun.
- Spay or neuter your dog. Spayed and neutered dogs tend to roam less and get into less fights with other dogs.
- Be certain to license and vaccinate your dog.
Taking your dog for regular check-ups with your veterinarian will help to avoid any health problems your dog may develop. - More to come...
Dog Attack!
What to Do After a Dog Bites!
Seek medical attention for your injuries immediately. If medical assistance isn't immediately available, thoroughly wash and rinse the injured are with soap and warm water immediately and contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Contact your local Animal Control Agency and report a dog bite incident. Supply as much information as you can regarding the description of the dog, the dog's past and present locations, and which direction the dog was headed. This information could lead to a speedy capture of the dog and lessen the chances of another attack.
Additional information about the prevention of dog bites and what to do if you are bitten by a dog as well as many other pet-related topics to come...
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