Dog bite prevention week

May 15-21 is national dog bite prevention week. A collaborative effort among AVMA, AAP and the USPS, dog bite prevention week aims to promote responsible dog ownership and raise awareness of dog bite risk. According to AVMA, 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year and 800,000 of these dog bites resulting in injuries requiring medical treatment (half of these are children). What can you do to prevent dog bites? Masses. Here are some ways to get started:

Learn how to prevent dog bites. It is important to understand that any dog is able to bite, regardless of race or size. These tips for dog owners and potential dog bite victims can prevent dog bites.

Recognize the signs that a dog can bite. In most cases, a dog provide plenty of warning before biting. Many people are unfortunately not be able to see the characters before it is too late. When you know what you should look for is the character very clearly.

Train your dog to prevent biting. There are a number of things you can do to ensure that your dog does not contribute to the dog bite statistics. Suitable training and socialisation is absolutely necessary.

Learn how you solve problems with aggression in your dog. If you have noticed aggressive behaviour in your dog, it is time to act now. It may not be easy, but it is important to do whatever is possible, in order to reverse your dog aggressive tendencies.

Be a responsible dog owner. The best thing you can do for your dog, you and your community to act responsibly when it comes to your dog. Know what it takes to be a responsible dog owner and do it!

Remember, it is up to you to do everything in their power to prevent your dog bites someone. If your dog biting a person can be serious consequences for you and your dog. This is on top of debt you will feel over injuries to bite-victim. Unfortunately, even with the best of plans, bad things can still happen. That is why it is so important to know what to do if a dog bite occurs. If your dog bites a person, your first reaction may be shock or panic. However, it is important to act quickly after a dog bite. Dog bites require prompt medical attention because of the damage they can cause (even if they appear smaller on the surface). You will hopefully never be in this situation. Remember that prevention is the key. You your dog be your companion, not a risk to public safety.

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