Approximately 1/2 of all children in the U.S. are bitten by a dog before they hit the teenage years. In many cases, teasing or an unintentional provocation, such as approaching a dog while its eating or sleeping, can lead to a dog bite or even worse, an attack. The vast majority of dog bites are from a dog that the child is acquainted with - his or her own, a neighbor's, or a friend's dog.  Seventy nine percent of all fatal dog attacks are on children.

The relationship a child has with a dog can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in their lifetime.  Dogs can be a friend, a confidant and a buffer against loneliness. So what can be done to reduce dog bite incidents?

EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO REDUCING DOG BITES TO CHILDREN!
We teach children to look both ways before crossing the street, to never accept rides from strangers, and a variety of other precautions to avoid potentially dangerous situations. It's time we start teaching them how to be safe around dogs. Research shows that just one hour of dog safety training can reduce dog attacks to children by 80%! read more