People who have been bitten by dogs often wonder how such a cute little thing could have suddenly turned into a monster and bitten them for no apparent reason. But the fact of the matter is, dogs usually bite for some reason and not just because they have gone ‘crazy’. A dog bite can have very serious consequences, thus you should follow these guidelines to prevent dog bites.
1) Approaching A Dog: Never ever approach an unfamiliar dog irrespective of how harmless it may look. This especially needs to be taught to small children who get excited when they see a friendly looking dog and approach it only to be bitten by the dog. You should always ask the owner of the dog whether it is alright to approach it.
The right way to approach a dog is not from the front, but from the side. This makes the dog feel less threatened by a new person and so it is less likely to bite. Experts say that people should always wait for the dog to approach them and not the other way round. When a dog does come near you for the first time, you should make a fist and hold it out for the dog to sniff it. Open palms and fingers are also a threatening sign to a dog.
Lastly, if the dog does sniff your hand and lick it, do not reciprocate by patting the dog on the head. Most dogs hate being patted on the head. Instead, you should tickle the dog under its chin, which is what they seem to prefer.
2) If You Come Across A Hostile Dog: If you ever find yourself in an encounter with an aggressive or dangerous looking dog, DO NOT RUN. Running is the best way to get the dog to chase after you and bite you. Instead, you should try and remain as calm and still as possible. Do not make any move towards the dog and refrain from eye contact. Look here and there and try to appear disinterested in the dog. If the dog still continues to approach you, shout NO as loudly as you can when the dog comes close to you. This will probably scare the dog off and prevent you from being bitten.
3) Preventing Dog Bites in Children: All parents should teach their children how to behave with a dog. A child should know that pulling a dog’s tail, ears, or nose is unacceptable behavior that may cause the dog to bite. Do not allow children to pick up puppies and never leave a child alone with a dog.
4) Other Preventative Measures: Here are some more preventative measures to take to avoid dog bites:
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