Tips for Dog Bite Prevention
I love dogs. Little dogs, big dogs, old dogs, and puppy dogs....mutt dogs and pedigree dogs it just doesn't matter. My personal belief is a house is not a house without a cat roaming around....and a yard is not a yard without a dog romping through it.
A few weeks back, a stray dog showed up on our porch. He is what we call a "Heinz 57" breed, kind of a mix between a collie and a German Shepard. We tried to run him off, as we live near a highway...and dogs don't do so well on the pavement. However, this dog just would not leave. I couldn't stand seeing him hungry, so I guess he is mine.
He's putting on some weight, his coat is shinier, and he is in much better shape than he was a few weeks back. I've got a collar on him, and there will be the compulsory trip to the vet for shots and vaccines.
In the interim, I saw an article in one of the insurance trade journals that said fully one third of homeowners claims was for dog bites. This cannot be good. Remember the old joke?
Does your dog bite?
No.
Off camera, the dog bites.
I thought you said your dog didn't bite!
That's not MY dog!
Here is a PDF about preventing dog bites that you might find useful. It is a collaberative effort between the American Veternary Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. There is great information about kids and dogs, and addresses plans of action.
Dog Bite Prevention
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