A male dog; also used collectively to designate both male and female.
Dog bites are more common than many people think. Do dogs that bite have behavioral problems? Dog bites are serious issues and could lead to legal problems. If your dog bites someone or if you are bitten by a dog, make sure you find a good dog bite attorney to represent you.
Dog Bite
Johnny
Each year, nearly 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs. As many as 800,000 people, require medical attention for annually, and about a dozen people die each year from injuries. The good news is that most dog bites can be prevented. All dogs should be treated with the utmost caution; every will bite given the right circumstances. Each 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.
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 is chasing you, never run unless you can beat the to a safe haven. Running is a sure way to aggravate an attack, so if you see a 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 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 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 encounters does not have to end in a dog bite.
If you believe that a is going to attack you, offer it whatever you have with you, whether it is a clipboard, briefcase, or purse. If the is truly
aggressive he will grab the object and hold on. As the 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 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 as a last resort. Inflicting pain on the 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 to chase and attack. Most people are bitten moving away from a 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 lives, if that is where the encounter occurred. Sometimes all efforts to resolve a stand off with fail and the unfortunate happens.
If a 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 dog 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 is a stray, tell the animal control official what the looks like, where you saw him, whether you've seen him before, and in which direction he went.
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