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On dog bites and other dog injuries' (Part 1)

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Dog bites are very common injuries for both adults and children. They can cause serious consequences from permanent disfigurement to psychological trauma. Worse, they could also result to death. No one is protected from sudden attacks of dogs.

In protecting oneself, always remember that there's no such thing as a dog that doesn't bite. In fact, statistics show that most cases of dog bite injuries are from those that are considered as pets.

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So to protect yourself and your family from getting bitten, here is some information you need to know that may be helpful:

Basic Steps to Safety
'DO NOT approach a dog, especially when you are not familiar with the animal. Even when you know the dog, ask the owner's permission before you try to touch or pet it. When you have the owner's permission, extend the back of your hand and allow the dog to sniff you before you try to touch or pet it. Rule of thumb: EXTEND THE BACK OF YOUR HAND. NOT YOUR FINGERS.
'DO NOT try to touch the dog when it's eating.
'DO NOT touch or pet a resting or sleeping dog. Always remember that dogs should always be aware of your approach.
'DO NOT approach a mother dog that has puppies, particularly if the mother is nursing.
'DO NOT stare a dog in the eyes, especially if the dog is strange or seem threatening. If you have information or you suspect that the dog is abused or neglected, take extra care in approaching it. Consider that the dog may be dangerous.
'DO NOT get the dog very excited or engage it in excessive rough play. The dog's instincts may overpower its self-control.
'DO NOT let a dog feel cornered. Exercise extra care in small or enclosed areas. Dogs feel trapped when in a place too small for them to find an exit.
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'DO NOT leave your baby or toddler with a dog. It doesn't matter that the dog is a pet. Some experts say that no child under the age of ten should be left alone with a dog. You never know when or what might trigger the dog's reaction to your child.
'DO NOT back away from a strange dog. It may think that you're playing with it.

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Aside from not leaving your children with dogs, it is important to teach them on how to behave when in the company of dogs. Parents and guardians should also provide appropriate supervision for young children when dogs are present.

Experts contend that children under the age of ten should not be left alone with a dog for they may not be able to behave appropriately around it. Also, experts say that the children are too small to defend themselves when attacked even by a small dog.

In addition, dogs may confuse children's movements and behavior and mistake them for prey. It is better to take the precautionary measures now than be sorry later on. Below are a few instructions that parents should teach their children:

=656;Not every dog that wags its tail is friendly.
=656;Do not approach or play with a dog unless an adult is present.
=656;Do not approach a stray dog, or a dog you do not know.
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