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