Dog Bites 101

Bites Dog 101 · To Prevent Dog Bites: Stay away from dogs you don't know Pay attention to the dog's body language. A tense body, stiff tail and intense stare are signs to slowly back away When approaching a dog, do so slowly Do not try to interact with dogs if they are sleeping, eating, chewing a toy or caring for puppies Do not try to pet dogs behind a fence or in a car If You Think A Dog Will Attack: Do not scream or run away If you are knocked to the ground curl Avoid eye contact with the dog into a ball and hold still If You Are Bitten By A Dog: In some cases, you might want to contact a lawyer Quickly clean the wound with soap Call the nearest animal care and control agency and and water report the bite Robert J. DeBry ASSOCI ATES http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/dog-bites http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/avoid_dog_bites.html https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/do g-bite-prevention NNN