Dog Bite Prevention

Each year, 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs. Here are some great tips for Preventing Dog Bites

Teach children basic safety around dogs and review regularly:

• Do not approach an unfamiliar dog.
  
• Do not run from a dog and scream.
  
• Remain motionless (e.g., "be still like a tree") when approached by an unfamiliar dog.
  
• If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and lie still (e.g., "be still like a log").
  
• Do not play with a dog unless supervised by an adult.
  
• Immediately report stray dogs or dogs displaying unusual behavior to an adult.
  
• Avoid direct eye contact with a dog.
  
• Do not disturb a dog who is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies.
  
• Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff you first.
  
• If bitten, immediately report the bite to an adult.
  

There's a great book called Dog Bite Prevention. It's a must-read for any dog owner especially dog owners with children. To get the book go to EasyDogCare.com