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It’s National dog bite prevention week, May 17 – 23.
The CDC reported 4.5 million people in the U.S. were bitten by dogs last year. Most dog attacks happen to children, the elderly and postal workers.
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Reduce your Chance of Getting Bit by a Dog
Some behaviors can cause a dog to feel threatened or uncomfortable. Some behaviors will help reduce your chance of getting bit by a dog. The following tips will help increase your awareness when you encounter a dog in your surroundings so that you can reduce your chance of getting bit.
Be cautions around stray dogs and pay attention to the dog’s body language. Never assume a dog is friendly. A dog that doesn’t know you can suddenly see you as a threat to their environment.
Dog Attacks on Dog’s Owner
Unfortunately, dog attacks on Dog’s Owners continue everyday. It is estimated that approximately 30% of pit bull owners have been killed by their own dog. Despite statistics that certain dog breeds are reported as being more dangerous than others, we continue to hear dog owner’s tell themselves that their family pet would never harm anyone including themselves. We have all heard comments such as “my dog would never bite anyone” or “my dog would never hurt me”. The truth is, dog attacks do occur, even against the pet’s owners. Education is the key to protecting not only the public but also the dog owners and their family members.
Recently, in the bay area of California, it was reported that a 40 year old women was at home, when at some point, she was brutally attacked by the family pet Pit Bull. The dog attacked her face, arms and legs causing life threatening injuries. She was life flighted to the hospital for supportive care.