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Each year, nearly 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs. As

many as 800,000 people, require medical attention for dog bites

annually, and about a dozen people die each year from dog bite

injuries. The good news is that most bites can be prevented.

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Your Best Friend Bites

Copyright © 2006 ny A.

Repeller Technology

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Aggressive Dogs

Each year, nearly 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs. As

many as 800,000 people, require medical attention for dog bites

annually, and about a dozen people die each year from dog bite

injuries. The good news is that most bites can be prevented. All

dogs should be treated with the utmost caution; every dog will

bite given the right circumstances. Each dog has its own distinct

social and personal distance that a stranger is permitted to

enter. This is why dogs that are tied may bite or snap when

approached; they are unable to escape when there is a sudden

invasion of their personal space. Always pay attention to signals

given off by all dogs.

Dog Encounters

Never assume that because a dog's tail is wagging that he will

not bite. It can mean indecision on the dog's part. If a dog is

chasing you, never run unless you can beat the dog to a safe

haven. Running is a sure way to aggravate an attack, so if you

see a dog wandering loose without an owner and it approaches you,

do not run away, yell or make loud noises. Stand very still like

a tree and cross your arms over your chest, as if you are giving

yourself a great, big hug. (This shape forms the trunk of your

tree.) Look away from the dog, because dogs sometimes think

direct eye contact is a challenge for power and control. Your

intention is not to challenge the dog. Instead you just want the

dog to go away. Toss an object away from you and away from the

dog. This should attract its attention toward the object and away

from you. The dog should move toward the thrown object to sniff

and investigate it, which will give you a chance to slowly, turn

and walk away. All stray dog encounters don't have to end in a

bite.

Preventing Dog Bites

If you believe that a dog is going to attack you, offer it

whatever you have with you, whether it is a clipboard, briefcase,

or purse. If the dog is truly aggressive he will grab the object

and hold on. As the dog holds on do not let go of the object, if

you do he will soon realize that it is not you and will more than

likely attack again. Normally, once the dog realizes that he is

having little or no effect, he will stop the attack, or at the

very least, give you time to plan your next move. You should only

strike the dog as a last resort. Inflicting pain on the dog can

only make him more aggressive, as he will identify you as the

source of his pain. If you happen to be knocked to the ground,

remain motionless in the fetal position, and protect your face by

crossing your arms above your head. It is also important to

remember that turning and running are signals for a dog to chase

and attack. Most people are bitten moving away from a dog when

they turn to run. Dogs are usually less aggressive on neutral

ground, so it is important to gradually increase the distance

from where the dog lives, if that is where the encounter

occurred. Sometimes all efforts to resolve a stand off with dog

fail and the unfortunate happens.

If You Are Bitten

If a dog that may attack you approaches, first follow some simple

steps to avoid being bitten. If you are bitten or attacked by a

dog, try not to panic. Immediately wash the wound thoroughly

with soap and warm water. Contact your physician for additional

care and advice. Report the bite to your local animal care and

control agency. Tell the animal control official everything you

know about the dog, including his owner's name and the address

where he lives. If the dog is a stray, tell the animal control

official what the dog looks like, where you saw him, whether

you've seen him before, and in which direction he went.

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ny A. urges you get the Electronic Dog Chaser for

your defense against stray dogs. It helps stop the approach

of unwanted dogs up to 15 feet. The dog chaser produces a

discomforting but not harmful high frequency sound, audible

to dogs but not humans. It is also useful in training. The

Electronic Dog Chaser is available at: Repeller Technology

(http://www.repellertechnology.com) click dog chaser.