Preventing Dog Bites to Children (Part 7 of 12)

Preventing Dog Bites to Children (Part 7 of 12)

Every year, over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Sadly, bites often happen to children.  While many dogs avoid aggressive behavior and pose low risks for biting, it is important to remember that any dog, regardless of age, breed or history, has the ability and the potential to bite.  Fortunately, dog bites can be both prevented and avoided.  Here are some tips to help your children stay safe around man’s best friend.

6.  Teach them not to approach strange dogs, or dogs that are tethered outside.  Dogs should not be touched through kennels or fences.

Preventing Dog Bites to Children (Part 6 of 12)

Preventing Dog Bites to Children (Part 6 of 12)

Every year, over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Sadly, bites often happen to children.  While many dogs avoid aggressive behavior and pose low risks for biting, it is important to remember that any dog, regardless of age, breed or history, has the ability and the potential to bite.  Fortunately, dog bites can be both prevented and avoided.  Here are some tips to help your children stay safe around man’s best friend.

5.  If you have, or are planning to get a dog, seek the advice of a professional dog trainer.  They can teach the entire family how to read a dog's body language, and understand canine behavior.

Preventing Dog Bites to Children (Part 5 of 12)

Preventing Dog Bites to Children (Part 5 of 12)

Every year, over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Sadly, bites often happen to children.  While many dogs avoid aggressive behavior and pose low risks for biting, it is important to remember that any dog, regardless of age, breed or history, has the ability and the potential to bite.  Fortunately, dog bites can be both prevented and avoided.  Here are some tips to help your children stay safe around man’s best friend.

4.  Teach them not to approach a dog that is sleeping, eating, playing with a toy, hiding, or chewing a bone.

Preventing Dog Bites to Children (Part 4 of 12)

Preventing Dog Bites to Children (Part 4 of 12)

Every year, over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Sadly, bites often happen to children.  While many dogs avoid aggressive behavior and pose low risks for biting, it is important to remember that any dog, regardless of age, breed or history, has the ability and the potential to bite.  Fortunately, dog bites can be both prevented and avoided.  Here are some tips to help your children stay safe around man’s best friend.

3.  Teach them that not all dogs want to play with them.  If a dog avoids coming to them, barks, growls, or backs away, she does not want to play, and must not be forced to do so.

May's Pet of the Month

May's Pet of the Month

Sabal Chase Animal Clinic's Pet of the Month for May is Taylor! Taylor is an 8 year old chihuahua. Found in the streets years ago, she is an adorable little dog who provides tons of love to her parents. 

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Preventing Dog Bites to Children (Part 3 of 12)

Preventing Dog Bites to Children (Part 3 of 12)

Every year, over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Sadly, bites often happen to children.  While many dogs avoid aggressive behavior and pose low risks for biting, it is important to remember that any dog, regardless of age, breed or history, has the ability and the potential to bite.  Fortunately, dog bites can be both prevented and avoided.  Here are some tips to help your children stay safe around man’s best friend.

2.  Teach children that dogs must be touched gently.  Grabbing a dog's ears, tail or hair is not allowed.  Hitting, poking, kicking, or trying to "ride the doggie" are scary to dogs.  Frightened dogs are more likely to bite.