How to Prevent dog bites & be a responsible dog owner:
Keep your dog in an adequately fenced enclosure which is locked to prevent unauthorized access. Do not keep your dog on a chain.
Control your dog with a hand-held leash when away from home.
Spay or neuter your dog. Altering will reduce your dog’s desire to roam, making confinement an easier task. Unaltered dogs are up to 3 times more likely to bite than dogs that have been spayed or neutered.
Properly train and socialize your dog.
Don’t play aggressive games (wrestling, tug-of-war, allowing to play-bite a person) with your dog.
If you don’t know how your dog will react to a new situation, be cautious. Never leave your dog unattended with a small child.
Ensure that your dog is vaccinated against rabies and properly licensed.
Safety tips on how to avoid being bitten include:
Never approach an unfamiliar dog.
Never run from a dog and scream.
Remain motionless when approached by an unfamiliar dog.
If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and lie still.
Never permit a child to play with a dog without adult supervision.
Do not disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies.
Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff your first.
