Dog Bites / Animal Attacks

Few things are more frightening than being attacked by a dog. Such an attack can leave the victim severely injured and traumatized. If the victim is a child, the injuries can be fatal. There are time limits involved and it often takes some time to track down all of the information we need to determine important facts, such as: who really owns or is responsible for the animal, whether the dog owner or property owner has insurance coverage, and whether there is a history of violence with the animal.

If you are attacked, seek help quickly. Try to find out who the owner is, but seek medical help first.

Avoid Dog Attacks

As an owner, there are steps you can take to minimize the possibility of your dog attacking someone: Spay or neuter your dog Do not teach your dog to play roughly Be sure your dog has up-to-date vaccinations Take your dog to obedience classes so it becomes accustomed to obeying voice commands Never leave babies or small children with a dog unless there is an adult with them Keep your dog in a fenced yard, do not allow it to roam Basic safety tips include: Leave strange dogs alone Never approach any dog while it is eating, sleeping, or caring for puppies Never try to pet a dog until you have let it see you and smell you Never leave children alone with any dog Never be aggressive with a dog, stare it in the eye, or run from it If a dog does attack, stay still If a dog knocks you down, roll into a ball to protect yourself

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