Over two million children a year are bitten by dogs - it is vital for you to teach your children how to properly interact with pets and how to prevent serious dog bites, dog attacks, and dog maulings.
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Dog Bite Prevention For Children

It's no surprise that half of dog attack injuries happen to children. Adults tend to have more experience with aggressive animal and are physically bigger, while children may not know how to react to a dangerous dog and are small enough to get seriously hurt if a dog attacks them.

Dangerous animals and aggressive dogs are not just found in junkyards or on the streets - they can be pets in the homes of friends, relatives, and neighbors. Be sure to teach your children the following dog bite prevention tips to keep your family safe from dog bites.

· First and foremost, be sure that your kids understand to never approach a strange dog, even if it is on a leash or with its owner. Any dog can be unpredictable, and a dog that you are not familiar with (and that is not familiar with you) can be even more dangerous.

· Teach your child that dogs are not for roughhousing, and that dogs, like humans, have sensitive areas. Dogs may lash out if their fur is pulled, if their skin is pinched, if their ears or tails are pulled, or if their eyes are poked. Keep very young children away from all dogs altogether, as they are not old enough to understand how to properly pet a dog.

· Let your children know that dogs can be protective of their possessions and may lash out if someone takes them away. Be especially careful about touching or approaching a dog if it is eating, playing with a toy, or protecting its puppies. A dog that is usually friendly may bite in these situations.

· Tell your children never to tease a dog, even if it is confined in a fenced yard or chained to a post. Agitated dogs can break chains and jump fences, leading to serious dog attacks and dog bite injuries.


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