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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 bite. 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 member 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 househood is to first evaluate your environment and your lifestyle.
Though their is no breed that will not under any condition which you
may not predict, however it is still very important for you to consult professionals
like veterinarian, dog behaviorist and breeder to determine the breed that
will be suitable for you, your family and most especially that will be suitable
for your environment. Obtainning breed specification will help you alot
in avoiding any possible future trouble.
Prospective dog owner should not buy a dog that is bellow 8 weeks of
age. Puppy bellow this age will not have the opportunity to learn bite inhibition
from his litter mate at all.
Buying dog that is above 4 months is a bit risky to be introduce to
your home as you may not predict the dog behavior. However, if you are to
buy older dog at all make sure that you did not purchase a do 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 no yet 6 years of age it is adviciable to hold the purchase
of large dog.
Preventive measures for dog owners
According to Human Society of the United States resports spayed and
neutered dogs are three times less like to bite. Thus is 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 likely you will experience dog
bite. Socializing you dog help boost it's confidence and reduce it's been
nervours or frightened under normal circumstances.
So socialize your dog very well by introducing your dog to your member
of family, other people, and experiences that could possibly course nervousness
and fear biting in future. Do this and make it feel at ease with people
and other dogs.
Dog training will also help you in preventing dog bite. 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 you
dog to drop his toys on command . If you don't do this you will have to
retrieve it from his mouth. Thus taking risk of your finger been bitten.
About The Author
Lateef Olajide For concluding part of this article or more on dog bite:
Visit: http://www.dog-bite-prevention.com
Copyright 2005 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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