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How to avoid dog bites
By Cymbeline R. Villamin
Editor, Infoscience
Mrs. Villamin's sixteen-year old son Jun Paolo, suffered multiple or third degree dog bites a few months ago. She writes, prevention is always better than cure. So, the first important thing is —avoid being bitten by a dog.
Tips to Avoid Dog Bites
1. Never assume a dog won't bite.
2. Don't run past a dog. The dog's natural instinct is to chase and catch prey.
3. If a dog threatens you, don't scream. Avoid eye contact. Try to remain motionless until the dog leaves. Back away slowly until the dog is out of sight.
4. Don't approach a strange dog, especially one that is tied up or confined.
5. Always let a dog see and sniff you before you pet the animal.
6. Always walk your dog on a leash. Keep dogs indoors, where they are safe from traffic and other animals.
7. When you are not walking, keep the dog indoors or in a fenced yard. Spend time playing with and caring for your dog.
8. Don't pet or approach a dog (or cat) while it is eating, sleeping, or guarding something. Pets guard their food, babies, and toys.
9. Dogs also protect their owners and properties that belong to owners such as home, yard or car.
10. Don't try to pull a toy, stick, food, or any other item from a dog's mouth. Avoid playing tug-of-war with dogs. Playing roughly with dogs may teach them to bite, jump, or become aggressive.
11. Don't run away from a dog that chases you. A dog's natural instinct is to chase and catch someone running away. If you stand still, the dog will most likely stop, sniff, and leave you alone when it realizes you are not a threat. Don't chase or tease dogs or cats, and avoid petting or trying to pick up strange pets.
12. Don't approach a dog (or any other animal) that is injured. Instead, help the animal by calling a veterinarian or animal control authority.
:: Bing Monday, October 20, 2003
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