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Studies show that most dog
bites are the result of irresponsible ownership.
Bites can be prevented by:
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spaying and neutering
(unsterilized dogs are up to 3 times more likely to bite)
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not allowing dogs to roam
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training and socializing dogs
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Protect your kids by:
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teaching them how to be safe
around and respectful of dogs
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teach them (and be aware
yourself) that not all dogs are friendly
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if your kids are approached
by a strange dog, they should BE A TREE- stand still, calmly
bring their arms to their chest, not make direct eye contact with the
dog (this is perceived as a challenge) and wait until the dog leaves.
They should NOT shout, scream, run or jump around.
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Dogs bite because they perceive a
threat or are in pain. They will react when teased or if something (like a
running child) triggers their hunting instinct.
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Thirty to fifty percent of dog
bites are provoked when someone enters the dog's territory. Do not allow
your kids to enter a neighbor's yard with a dog in it without the owner
present.
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Do not allow your children to
tease dogs. This is unfair to the dog and potentially dangerous for the
child.
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