17 Tips That'll Safeguard You And Your Family From Dog Bites Or
By Robin Shortt, Fri Dec 9th
Did you know that more than one millionnorth americans willbe bitten by dogsthis year, and about one million dogbiteswill go unreported. Its sad but most of thevictims will be children. These dog bites will come fromanimals knownto them. Unleashed dogs will account for most of the bites inflicted. What Makes Dogs Bite
Not being educated and pet owners notbeingcommitted on training their pet is what leadstomost of these dog bites. We must realizethat dogs don'tnormally become a part of our families already trained. Why Then Do Dogs Bite? 1.They will bite if scared, angry, orthreatened.Even a dog thats friendly will bite. 2.If he feels he's cornered orcrowded. 3.They will protect what they thinkbelongs to them.Like their food, toys. 4.Dogs will protect their space such assleeping area,yard, porch, cars and home. 5.Dogs are predatory by nature and loveto chaseand attack. 6.A stray dog may feel upset being lostor hurt andbite with alot less provocation. 7.A dog being startled may lash out andbite. How to Prevent Bites 8.Teaching
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young children to be carefularound pets.Don't allow children to play rough or allowpupies to bite. Not even play biting. 9.Teach your children never get close tostrange dogs. 10.Leave a dogs things alone like food,toys, bones,ect. 11.Most injuries are caused by gettingtoo close to adogs face with your own. 12.Refain from running past a dog. Theylove to chase.Avoid getting a dog excited or aggressive, byyelling and screaming. 13.You never want to pet a dog thatseating, sleepingor careing for its puppies. 14.Stay away from dogs that are tied upor in cars. 15.You should always ask permission froma pet ownerto pet his dog. Even if he's present and thedog's on a leash. 16.Refrain from swinging your arms orthings you haveat a dog. It may think its an invitation tobite. 17.You should never pet stray dogs orones running loose. Its great to have a dog go on a hike orwalk on a trailwith you but we humans need to treat dogswith respect.Just remember to teach your children how actaround dogs,it will keep them safe.
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