It's just a fact all dogs can bite, even the most friendly and docile pooches can bite if pushed or provoked.
There tends to be an assumption that the dogs who bite are stray or roaming dogs behaving unpredictably. But the reality is that most victims of dog bites know the dog.

Statistically, boys under the age of 10 are most often the victims of dog bites, usually during rough play when the dog gets overexcited. Children should be discouraged from playing rough with a dog and dog guardians should never allow their dog to play rough with a person.

What are the best tips for avoiding a bite?

-Always ask permission before petting someone else's dog;

-When greeting a new dog, let the dog sniff your hand, then stroke him under the chin (never stroke a strange dog on top of the head);

-Do not pet dogs who are tied up, sleeping, eating, behind fences or in vehicles;

-Do not chase or tease dogs, or pull their ears or tails;

-If a dog who appears threatening approaches you, do not scream or run away and instead avoid eye contact, wait for the dog to lose interest and back away slowly;

-If a dog lunges at you, give him something to bite such as a purse or backpack;

-If you are knocked over, lie on your stomach and curl into the fetal position, keeping your head tucked and your arms folded over your neck;

-Do not leave babies or very young children alone with a dog; and

-If you are the guardian of a dog, ensure your dog is socialized and spayed or neutered (most bites are by unneutered males).

It's the responsibility of the owner to make sure that a dog is not put in a position where it maybe provoked into biting someone.

This sort of play can go too far if leadership is not shown to the dog


We all need to work together to make sure our pets are safe and so are others!

This is a never bitten anything Newshound signing off
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IN DOG WE TRUST