Would you know what to do in the event of a dog bite? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it’s a more common occurrence than you might think. More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States, and more than 800,000 receive medical attention for dog bites. Dogs have their own set of behaviors and instincts that differ from humans, and that means they can pose a serious health risk to people, especially children.  Although each situation and dog differs, every dog is capable of biting under certain circumstances. Dogs that bite feel threa

Preventing Dog Attacks – Actions that You Can Take to Minimize The Risk of a Dog Attack As an owner, there are steps you can take to minimize the possibility of your dog attacking someone: Spay or neuter your dog. Do not teach your dog to play roughly. Play non-aggressive games such as fetch. Games such as tug-of-war could encourage inappropriate behavior. Be sure your dog has up-to-date vaccinations. Socialize your dog. Take your dog to obedience classes so it becomes accustomed to obeying voice commands. Train your dog by teaching it at least the basic commands: "sit," "down," "stay,