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DOG BITE PREVENTIONDOG BITE PREVENTION

The Most Dangerous Thing The Most Dangerous Thing That You Will Regularly That You Will Regularly

EncounterEncounter

Watch out…. that dog will bite you!Watch out…. that dog will bite you!

CDC has labeled dog bites in America an CDC has labeled dog bites in America an “epidemic”“epidemic”

In 1999, 4.7 million people were bitten by dogs, (nearly 2% of In 1999, 4.7 million people were bitten by dogs, (nearly 2% of the American population) (CDC). the American population) (CDC).

Around 800,000 of these Around 800,000 of these people require medical carepeople require medical care

In approximately 10 - 20 cases In approximately 10 - 20 cases

per year, the bite victim is killed.per year, the bite victim is killed.

Which Breeds Can You Trust?Which Breeds Can You Trust?

Mixed breed dogs, notMixed breed dogs, not

pure-bred dogs, are most pure-bred dogs, are most

often involved in inflicting often involved in inflicting

bites to people.bites to people.

The pure-bred dogs most The pure-bred dogs most

often involved in biting often involved in biting

incidents are German incidents are German

Shepherds and Shepherds and

Chow Chows.Chow Chows.

Breeds Responsible for the Most Breeds Responsible for the Most Lethal AttacksLethal Attacks

The 10 breeds involved in the most lethal The 10 breeds involved in the most lethal attacks:attacks:

Pit BullsPit Bulls German ShepherdsGerman Shepherds MalamutesMalamutes RottweilersRottweilers Chow ChowsChow Chows Dobermans Dobermans AkitasAkitas Great DanesGreat Danes HuskiesHuskies St. Bernard'sSt. Bernard's

Lethal Attacks - Two BreedsLethal Attacks - Two Breeds

From 1979 to 1998, at least 25 breeds of From 1979 to 1998, at least 25 breeds of dogs have been involved in bite related dogs have been involved in bite related deaths. However, Pit Bulls and Rottweilers deaths. However, Pit Bulls and Rottweilers were involved in more than were involved in more than 50 percent of 50 percent of these deathsthese deaths..

Dog Bites: Facts & Stats Dog Bites: Facts & Stats Children make up Children make up 60%60% of dog bite victims. of dog bite victims. Dog bites are the second leading cause of childhood injury Dog bites are the second leading cause of childhood injury

(AMA)(AMA)

Male children are bitten about twice as often as females.Male children are bitten about twice as often as females.

Dogs not known to the victim account for approximately 10 - Dogs not known to the victim account for approximately 10 - 20% of all reported dog bites. 20% of all reported dog bites.

Younger dogs (1-5 years) are involved in more dog bite Younger dogs (1-5 years) are involved in more dog bite incidences than older than dogs (>6 years). incidences than older than dogs (>6 years).

Male dogs bite moreMale dogs bite more frequently than female dogs. frequently than female dogs.

The The chained dog is is 2.8 times2.8 timesmore likely to bite than an more likely to bite than an unchained dog. (CDC)unchained dog. (CDC)

Preventing Dog BitesPreventing Dog Bites

Never approach an Never approach an unfamiliar dog. unfamiliar dog.

Stand still when a strange Stand still when a strange dog comes up to you.dog comes up to you.

Preventing Dog BitesPreventing Dog Bites

Never run from or scream at a dog. Never run from or scream at a dog. If a dog knocks you over, roll into a ball and stay still, If a dog knocks you over, roll into a ball and stay still,

and cover your head.and cover your head.

Preventing Dog BitesPreventing Dog Bites

Never pet a dog unless its owner says it ok. Never pet a dog unless its owner says it ok. Don't play with a dog without allowing it to see and Don't play with a dog without allowing it to see and

sniff you first. sniff you first.

Preventing Dog BitesPreventing Dog Bites

Don't look a dog right in Don't look a dog right in thethe eye. eye.

Look at his chest.Look at his chest.

Preventing Dog BitesPreventing Dog Bites

Don't disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, or caring Don't disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies. for puppies.

Preventing Dog BitesPreventing Dog Bites

If you see a stray dog or a If you see a stray dog or a dog acting strangelydog acting strangely, call , call Animal Control, Humane Society or ASPCA.Animal Control, Humane Society or ASPCA.

Preventing Dog BitesPreventing Dog Bites

If a dog bites you seek help. If a dog bites you seek help.

Dangerous dog card.Dangerous dog card.

Dog Owner ResponsibilitiesDog Owner Responsibilities Restrain your petRestrain your pet. Unrestrained dogs cause about . Unrestrained dogs cause about 82% 82% of all of all

fatal bites fatal bites

Socialize your puppy and obedience train your dogSocialize your puppy and obedience train your dog

Spay or neuter your dogSpay or neuter your dog. Non-neutered male dogs are . Non-neutered male dogs are responsible for approximately responsible for approximately 80%80% of fatal bites. of fatal bites.

Watch your dog's behavior and train your Watch your dog's behavior and train your

dog not to bitedog not to bite

Be safe out Be safe out there and there and don’t get don’t get BIT!!!!!BIT!!!!!

Remember!Remember!

And Remember!And Remember!

Questions?Questions?