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In the United States, approximately four and a half million people are injured from dog bites each year. Law enforcement officials and animal control centers nationwide are concerned with dog bite prevention methods, hoping that through education and proper care of canines they might help reduce the number of dog bite incidents occurring each year. Dog bite prevention is most effective when both potential victims of dog bites- especially children- and dog owners are involved in reducing the risk of dog bite injuries.
Potential dog bite victims can take several steps towards dog bite prevention. Precautionary measures taken when in the presence of canines, especially those unfamiliar to you, can greatly reduce the chance that a dog will bite. The first step in dog bite prevention is to have some basic knowledge of canine behavior and communication. Learning to recognize canine body language can help because dogs will usually give some indication that they intend to bite.
Sleeping dogs, dogs that are eating or playing with toys, dogs that are chained up, dogs that are in an unknown environment and dogs that appear to be fearful or overly confident are all more likely to bite a human being. Avoiding these situations, and teaching children to avoid these situations, is a crucial step towards dog bite prevention. Adults and children should avoid placing their faces close to unknown canines because it makes a bite easier to execute and dogs often perceive this personal invasion of space as a threat.
Dog bite prevention is ultimately the dog owner''s responsibility because s/he is held liable for any damages or injuries their animal causes. There are several steps owners can take towards dog bite prevention. Socializing your dog- or introducing them to a variety of people and situations, especially from an early age- can greatly aid dog bite prevention. Humanely training your dog (at any age) to understand what appropriate behavior is expected of him helps dog bite prevention. Dogs that are unaltered are more likely to roam and fight with other dogs. They are also three times more likely to bite a human. Therefore, spaying or neutering your animal makes them less likely to bite. Being a responsible dog owner is the ultimate step towards dog bite prevention. Licensing your canine, providing necessary veterinary care, spending time with your dog, humane treatment of your dog, and following all restraint and confinement laws are your best steps towards dog bite prevention.
Dog bite injuries total billions of dollars every year in medical and insurance costs. More importantly they compromise the well being and health of humans and canines alike. Dog bite prevention is an essential step toward reducing the number of people injured from dog bites and the number of people held liable for their dog''s aggressive actions.
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