DOG BEHAVIOR

Do Biting Dogs Deserve a Second Chance?

Each year, roughly 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more

Cesar’s Dog Training Advice: Barking, Biting, Feeding

Cesar Millan live chat answering dog behavior problems like training, feeding, barking, aggression, whining, fighting, walking, fear, biting. Read more

Bite Wounds

Always use caution when approaching or handling an animal that is injured by bite wounds or another serious trauma. Dogs that are not normally aggressive may bite out of self-protective instincts if they are in pain. Use a muzzle if needed. Read more

What to Do if You're Bitten by a Dog

If the dog’s owner is present then share names and contact numbers so you can get proof of rabies vaccination from them. Gently clean the bite wound with antibacterial soap and water as soon as possible and seek medical attention as soon as possible. Read more

Dog Bite Prevention Week

In a tradition started by none other than the Postal Service, this week (May 16 to 22) marks National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The public service campaign was initiated to call attention to one of the nation’s most commonly reported public health problems – dog bites – and offers safety tips, emphasizing the need for increased pet owner responsibility in the prevention of dog bites. Read more

How to prevent your child from being bitten by a dog

Every year, 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Among children, the incidence of dog-bite injuries is the highest for those between the ages of 5 to 9 years of age. With these statistics in mind, it’s important for adults to have a basic understanding of what preventative measures they can take to keep their children from being bitten. Read more