Most dog attacks are considered
preventable and avoidable by animal experts. If the dog has
proper training and socialization, it is quite unlikely that
the animal will attack without provocation. Dog owners are
responsible for providing appropriate training for their dogs
to help prevent attacks, but even as an innocent bystander,
there are things you can do to lower your risk of being seriously
injured, or even killed, in a dog attack.
The following tips may keep you from becoming a victim of
a dog attack.
- Never approach a strange dog. Dogs tend to be suspicious
of strangers and may react viciously if they feel threatened.
- Do not approach a dog that is leashed, chained or in a
vehicle.
- When approaching a dog, let the animal smell you and see
you before attempting to pet it.
- Do not disturb a dog while it is sleeping, eating, chewing
on a toy or with their young puppies.
- Never run from a dog, especially if the animal is threatening
you. Dogs naturally chase and catch their prey.
It is especially important to teach these tools for prevention
to young children, as they are most frequently the victims
of dog attacks. Teach them the difference between a family
dog and a strange dog. Children should also know not to throw
things at a dog, or try to hug and pet a dog that they do
not know. Ultimately, teaching children how to avoid a dog
attack will lead to less injury and death. An ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure.
Dog owners are a major factor in preventing their animals
from attacking. While heredity of the dog's breed is partly
responsibility for the temperament of the animal, the training,
socialization and upbringing of the dog have much more of
an impact on the likelihood that the dog will attack. Dog
owners are urged to enroll their animals in training classes
to teach suitable behaviors for gentle interaction with people.
A dog owner that does not provide his animal with proper
care and socialization is putting people at risk of an attack
that could cause serious injury and death. If the dog has
been vicious in the past and the owner does not take the necessary
steps to prevent the dog from attacking again, the owner may
be held accountable for this negligence.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a dog bite
or animal attack, you need the representation of an experienced
Nevada dog bite injury lawyer at Bisnar & Chase. Our attorneys
have successfully recovered damages for dog bite victims and
appropriately held negligent dog owners responsible for injuries
and hardships resulting from the attack.
If you have been the victim of a dog bite or animal attack,
contact a reputable dog bite lawyer at Bisnar & Chase
today for your free legal consultation or click
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