ALL dogs can bite under certain circumstances. Here are some simple ways to reduce you or your child’s chances of being bitten by a dog. Additional bite prevention information available through the Wake County SPCA.
1. Never leave a child unattended with any dog, even the most trusted of pets.
2. Do not bother a dog when it is sleeping, eating, or with puppies.
3. Never hit or pull on a dog’s body parts like their ears and tails or chase or corner a dog.
4. Do not tease or go near dogs behind fences or chained in yards.
5. Do not stare into a dog’s eyes.
6. Children should not approach a loose dog. They need to tell an adult.
7. Children should not scream and run away from a loose dog. They should “stand like a tree.”
8. Children should always ask a dog’s owner for permission before petting a dog.
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