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Date: 5/20/2016
More than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are victims of this each year. More than 800,000 Americans receive medical attention every year because of this – at least half are children.
This occurs most often during everyday activities, and could very well happen in your home.
What is this dangerous reoccurrence? Dog bites. Dog bites are unfortunately very common occurrences, but also can be very easily avoided. If you own a dog, follow these simple tips to avoid such incidences – especially if you also have children in your home.
When you hear about a case of a dog biting a person or child, you might immediately think the child was unsupervised; however, research has found lack of supervision is not the problem. The issue lies with the lack of education available to the parents about warning signs, as well as an understanding of your dog’s behavioral cues possibly indicating a bite.
This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and The Good Dog Spot believes it is vital to help educate others on how to keep yourself and your children safe. We know the world is full of great dogs, but even the most well behaved dogs can bite in the right circumstances.
Most dog bites occur when a dog feels scared, anxious, or protective. It’s important to remember that dogs communicate using very subtle body cues, so as pet parents we need to be able to recognize these cues and respond accordingly to help prevent dog bites. A dog will always give a warning before biting someone, sometimes many warnings.
Here are the most common signs that a dog is uncomfortable:
• Yawning;
• Lip licking
• Whale eye (you see the whites of the eyes);
• Drooling;
• Lack of focus; and
• Panting.
As dog care professionals, the employees at The Good Dog Spot are dedicated to reducing dog bite incidences through education.
For more information visit www.GoodDogSpot.net.