| The onset of a dog bite or attack brings harmful | | | | Make your dog sociable |
| consequences to your family. If your dog bites | | | | Introducing your dog to many different people and |
| someone, you may be forced to pay for injuries | | | | situations allows your dog to get used to being in |
| cause by the bite or even defend yourself against a | | | | various environments. This will help prevent them |
| lawsuit. Your property insurance bill may also increase | | | | from feeling frightened, which is a leading cause of |
| which affects your household budget. Some | | | | bite. |
| neighborhoods have even drafted ordinances to | | | | Have your dog trained |
| prevent future attacks. This can form an | | | | Well trained dogs are trained to listen and obey their |
| uncomfortable relationship with your neighbors. | | | | owner's command at home, and even in unfamiliar |
| The cascading and catastrophic events that can | | | | situations. Only you can teach your dog how to |
| come with a dog bite can be avoided. The dog | | | | behave in your home, so be sure that you participate |
| owner simply needs to understand why dog bites | | | | in the training of your dog. Training is also a good |
| occur, and avoid them. Some dogs attack because | | | | way of socializing your dog. |
| they are protecting their territory or because they | | | | Be a responsible dog owner |
| are afraid and want to establish dominance. Some | | | | Remember to keep your dog's vaccinations current |
| dogs pose indoor dangers because they perceive | | | | and license your dog as required by law. Don't allow |
| small children or infants as prey. Others have been | | | | your dog to roam - know where your dog is at all |
| taught by their owner that biting is an acceptable | | | | times. Dogs that spend a lot of time alone in the yard |
| form of play. No matter the reason behind it, the | | | | or tied often become dangerous. Spend time with |
| result is the same - the dog bites. | | | | your dog and you will both enjoy each other's |
| There are four very simple steps that can be taken | | | | company. |
| to keep your dog from biting someone. | | | | Being a responsible dog owner not only means |
| Spay or neuter your dog | | | | providing a loving and safe home for your pet. When |
| Dogs that are spayed or neutered are three times | | | | hurt or scared, even "friendly" dogs may bite. Being a |
| less likely to bite. It also reduces his or her desire to | | | | responsible owner also means protecting others from |
| roam and fight with other dogs. | | | | the actions of your pet. |