Ways New Dog Owners Can Prevent Biting

  • 3 years ago
Ways New Dog Owners
Can Prevent Biting .
Dog bites increased nearly threefold after the initial
pandemic stay-at-home orders were implemented in the U.S.
For children bitten by dogs,
the experience may leave mental scars in
the form of PTSD or lasting emotional issues.
Pediatric ER doctors have said
that the stories leading to dog
bites gave them the impression
“that dogs are victims in this as well.”.
Most dogs don’t bite to attack, they bite because they’re scared or provoked, Brooke Goff, Goff Law Group,
via 'The New York Times'.
Health experts say that to prevent dog bites,
"the number one strategy remains supervision.”.
It's important to teach children
to stay away from a new dog
while it is eating.
nursing puppies...
... and sleeping with
its favorite toy.
Dogs who act aggressively should receive
expert help from veterinarians or
canine behavioral professionals.
Any dog can bite, any breed can bite, and that can be horrific, Dr. Judy Schaechter, University of Miami,
via 'The New York Times'.
Personal injury lawyers also stress the importance
of liability insurance for all dog owners