Dog bites can be prevented by understanding canine body language, honoring personal space
Dog bite: those words have an emotional resonance, don't they? If you've ever been bitten by a dog, you don't forget it. It usually happens so fast that it leaves you stunned. May 17-23, 2015 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and with the holiday weekend upon us which is sure to include interacting with family pets, it seems important to talk about keeping dogs happy and everyone safe. The following statistics speak clearly: According to one study, half of children between 4 and 18 years old reported having been bitten by a dog. The vast majority of victims were bitten by a dog that they knew, not a stray dog roaming the streets, contrary to popular belief. Children and seniors are most likely to be bitten. Dog bites are highly preventable, and it comes down to humans (both kids and adults) understanding what facilitates them and how to best deal with a dog who bites. These incidents happen in all sorts of scenarios. The tr...