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Teaching Children How to Avoid Dog Bites

7/9/2019

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​As a people who love and live with dogs, unfortunately dog bites are something many people experience at some point in their lives.  Over 50% of the victims of dog bites are children.  Often children are bitten by dogs due to circumstances that could have been prevented with a little training.  Any dog can bite under the right circumstances, especially when frightened.  Teaching children the following tips can help to decrease their chances of being involved in a dog bite:
  • Never approach an unknown dog that is out wandering loose on its own.
  • If a strange dog is approaching with its owner, always ask the owner permission to touch their dog.
  • If a strange dog runs up to you and seems upset (barking or growling), stand “tall and still like a tree.”  Never run away from a dog that is barking or growling.
  • If a dog is upset, be still and quiet.  Never escalate the situation by yelling, kicking or hitting, or making any other sudden movements.
  • Give your dog a child free “safe place” such as a dog bed or crate.  Teach the child that if the dog is in this area they are to be left alone.
  • Teach children how to approach a dog.  It is safest to crouch down, extend your hand, and wait for the dog to move toward you.  If they come closer, start petting by scratching under the chin.
  • Teach children to never try to pick up a dog.
  • Teach children to never chase a dog.
  • If a dog is nervous, special treats like peanut butter or cheese may help to calm the situation.
  • Make sure all contact between young children and dogs, even the family pet, is supervised by an adult.
  • Teach children to not disturb a dog when it is eating or sleeping.
  • If a dog does bite an adult or child, contact your family physician for recommendation for treatment.
With a little education and supervision, most children can learn to be excellent dog handlers.  Teaching kids to treat dogs calmly with kindness and respect can lead to a lifetime of happy canine companionship for the whole family.
For additional dog bite related resources, visit AVMA.org
Dr. Leah Thies

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Rebecca Barlow link
7/25/2019 12:38:09 am

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2/2/2022 10:23:41 am

Thanks, Mary! You know, we had to bribe those little buggers with treats so they would pose in there for the photo. Sadly, that was the last time they used it, but, shhhhhhh, don’t tell anyone!

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