Children are the most frequent victims of dog bites. There are a number of precautions parents can take to promote dog bite child safety. Most importantly, teach young children, including toddlers, to be careful around pets.
They should not:
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Hug or approach a dog from behind;
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Touch his food bowl;
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Pull parts of his body;
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Stare directly into his eyes; or
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Try to kiss him on the face.
Children should always ask permission from a dog’s owner before touching or petting a dog and when doing so, they should always put their hand out first so the dog can sniff them.
Another important child safety tip is to educate children on what to do if threatened by a dog. Tell them to:
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Remain calm and do not scream;
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Speak calmly and firmly;
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Avoid making eye contact with the dog;
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Try to stay still until the dog leaves or back away slowly until the dog is out of sight;
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Do not turn and run away; and
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If the child falls or is knocked to the ground, tell them to curl into a ball with their hands over their head and neck, protecting their face.
Our children are precious and we need to do whatever is necessary to promote dog bite child safety. We do not have control over whether a dog decides to attack, but we can arm our children with the knowledge of what to do if they ever come face to face with a vicious dog.
If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite or you have a question that has not been answered, call us now at 1-800-483-2050 or contact us by clicking on Buffalo / Rochester Dog Bite Attorney .
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