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National Dog Bite Prevention Week May 16–22
By Michael Morse | May 21, 2010
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 400,000.00 children seek medical attention for dog bites each year. Soon children will be out of school for summer vacation and many people will be out with their dogs. Dogs are wonderful pets but it’s important to know how to protect yourself in case the unexpected happens. The AKC offers these tips for kids on dog safety:
- Dogs are territorial by nature and like their own space. If a dog is barking while you are in his yard or car or home, do not try and pet him.
- Always ask the owner’s permission to pet the dog before you do so. Approach the dog slowly, letting the dog sniff your hand first, then pet him under the chin.
- If an unfriendly dog runs toward you, stand still with your arms crossed in front of you. Dogs take eye contact as a challenge so do not make eye contact.
- If you happen upon a lost dog, be still and back away slowly.
- If you encounter a pack of dogs, throw a small object away from you to distract them, then slowly walk away.
- Never judge a dog by the type of breed only. Judge a dog by his actions.
Visit the AKC website for more information on dog safety at www.akc.org/publilc_education
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