How To Prevent Dog Bites

by:Lateef Olajide

It is very certain that there is no guarantee that your dog will never bite someone under any condition which you may not even predict. However, you can reduce the risk attached to dog bites.

The popular saying is that prevention is better than cure. Since prevention of dog bites is not the responsiblity of dog owners alone, here we will be discussing preventive measures the prospective dog owners, dog owners, parents, and general members of the public can make instant use of.

Preventive measures applicable to potential dog owners - The first thing you must do before you think of bringing in a dog to your household is to first evaluate your environment and your lifestyle.

Though there is no dog breed that will not bite under any condition which you may not predict, it is still very important for you to consult professionals like veterinarian, dog behaviorist and breeders to determine the breed that will be suitable for you, your family and most especially that will be suitable for your environment.

Obtaining breed specification will help you a lot in avoiding any possible future trouble. Prospective dog owners should not buy a dog that is less than 8 weeks of age. A Puppy bellow this age will not have the opportunity to learn bite inhibition from his litter mates at all.

Buying a dog that is above 4 months is a bit risky to be introduced to your home as you may not predict the dog behavior. However, if you are to buy an older dog at all make sure that you did not purchase a dog with any history of aggression.

If any of your children exhibit any fear or apprehension of dogs, make sure you delay bringing in a dog. You should know earlier if you seek your children's opinion during your evaluation of your environment. However, if your child is not yet 6 years of age it is advisable to hold the purchase of a large dog.

Preventive measures for dog owners according to the Humane Society of the United States resports spayed and neutered dogs are three times less likely to bite. Thus it is highly essential for you to spay and neuter you dogs. Doing this will reduce their frequent aggressive tendency.

As a dog owner it is very important that you socialize your dog. If you socialize your dog well it will be much less likely you will experience dog bites. Socializing you dog helps boost its confidence and reduce its being nervours or frightened under normal circumstances.

So socialize your dog very well by introducing your dog to your other family members, other people, and experiences that could possibly cause nervousness and fear-biting in the future. Do this and make it feel at ease with people and other dogs.

Dog training will also help you in preventing dog bites. You have to learn proper training techniques by attending dog training class. Attending these classes will help you socialize your dog.

Train your dog to respond to some basic comands such as "stay, "leave it" and "come". Also train your dog to drop his toys on command . If you don't do this you will have to retrieve it from his mouth, taking the risk of your finger being bitten.

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