subject: Dog Attacks - 17 Tips That'll Safeguard You And Your Family From Dog Bites Or Attack [print this page] Are you aware that over one million North Americans will be bitten by dogs every year, and around one million dog bites will go unreported. It is sad but a lot of the victims will be children. These dog bites will come from animals known to them. Unleashed dogs will account for most of the bites inflicted.
What Makes Dogs Bite Not being educated and pet owners not being dedicated on training their pet is what leads to nearly all of these dog bites. We must understand that dogs don't usually become a part of our families already trained.
Why Then Do Dogs Bite? 1.They'll bite when frightened, angry, or threatened. Even a dog that's friendly will bite. 2.If he feels he's cornered or crowded. 3.They'll protect what they believe belongs to them. Like their meal, toys. 4.Dogs will protect their area such as sleeping place, yard, porch, cars and home. 5.Dogs are predatory by nature and really like to chase and attack. 6.A stray dog may feel annoyed being lost or hurt and bite with a lot less provocation. 7.A dog being surprised might lash out and bite.
How to Prevent Bites 8.Educating young children to be cautious around pets. Do not allow children to play rough or allow puppies to bite. Not even play biting. 9.Educate your children never get near to strange dogs. 10.Leave dog's things alone like food, toys, bones, etc. 11.Many injuries are brought on by getting way too near to a dog's face with your own. 12.Refain from running past a dog. They really like to chase. Avoid getting a dog excited or aggressive, by yelling and screaming. 13.You never wish to pet a dog that is eating, sleeping or caring for its puppies. 14.Stay away from dogs that are tied up or in cars. 15.You should always ask permission from a pet owner to pet his dog. Even if he is present and the dog's on a leash. 16.Refrain from swinging your arms or things you have at a dog. It might think it's an invitation to bite. 17.You should never pet stray dogs or ones running loose.
It's wonderful to have a dog go on a hike or walk on a trail with you but we, humans, need to treat dogs with respect. Just remember to educate your children how act around dogs, it will keep them safe.
