Sentences with phrase «dogs biting children»

The chief cause of dogs biting children is lack of adult supervision.

In the final analysis, when dog bites child (or vice versa), both are victims and the only ones to blame are the adults who failed to prevent it.

In one case, a dog bit a child and the dog had to be euthanatized.

In fact, in most cases, when a dog bites a child, it's a family dog the child knows.

Countless small dogs bite children and some even cause lots of damage.

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Because of this, it's important to realize that if a dog bites your child, he didn't suddenly become a vicious monster.

My child was bit in the face by one of these dogs after playing with him for hours the dog bit my child.

I mentioned that in two thirds of cases when dogs bit children, it was the family dog.

Not exact matches

A dog bit players, and children took over fairways for football practice.

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We're not necessarily against princesses as a rule (though some of us are), but at the very least, we treat Cinderella a bit like we would a strange dog at the dog park: We feel it's best for our child to keep a wary distance, but if they really want to pet it, we make sure to carefully guide and contextualize the interaction.

Even if you think about dog bites, cat bites, and dog allergies, many parents forget that dry pet food is a choking hazard to their infants, toddlers, and preschool - age children.

As parents, our role is to help our children correct their misperceptions (e.g., all dogs want to bite, all teachers are mean, if you go outside you will definitely get stung by a bee) that are fueling the avoidance, so that, equipped with the facts, they will be more willing to approach the feared situation one step at a time.

I had one as a child too and the dog on a string, along with some other Fisher Price bits and bobs — do you remember the old fashioned record player?!

Often times parents tell a child to pet dogs or cats in a certain spot or the animal might bite or scratch them.

Be cautious of certain dog breeds (Rottweilers, pit bulls, German Shepards) that account for over fifty percent of fatal dog bites and closely supervise children when in the presence of animals.

Laura and her husband spent several years taking care of rescue dogs - transport, intakes, fostering, etc. and had to step away a bit once they had their first child.

This isn't to say that you can't reassure your child and tell her, for instance, that the monsters on Sesame Street are actually quite friendly and that your neighbor's dog isn't really going to bite her.

«Children will also grab dogs and not recognize warning signs such as a growl or a snarl, placing them at higher risk for bites,» he says.

For unknown reasons, more young children are bitten by dogs in the summer.

But did you know that young children are more likely to be bitten by a dog in the summer months?

«Children tend to look animals right in the face, which is why most dog bite injuries are facial injuries,» says pediatrician Jeffrey W. Britton.

As for legal restrictions on dogs based on their appearance, Levy said public safety would be better served by reducing risk factors for dog bites, such as supervising children, recognizing canine body language, avoiding an unfamiliar dog in its territory, neutering dogs and raising puppies to be social companions.

There are thousands of hospital admissions for dog bites each year, many resulting in injury to the face requiring plastic surgery, and with children worst affected.

I am a blogger, mom of two children & 2 dogs, wife of 1... and a messy cook taking life one bite at a time.

I do not smoke, do drugs / drink to excess, have any children (unless you count my dog), and can be a bit of a goof at times.

On the other hand, it's an undeniably sweet film, to the point of a sugar overdose, and Isle of Dogs also has the tendency to feel a bit twee, like an approximation of a Disney film's simplified emotional fervor, such as Lady and the Tramp (1955), or perhaps the much darker MGM children's classic All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989).

Belting little children and dogs also seems a bit far - fetched and violent, as well, but I will take the guffaws that come from these scenes over some of the tepid sequences which plague the latter part of this effort.

A Dog with Nice Ears, written and illustrated by Lauren Child, is a bit like watching kids play with puppies; entertaining and extremely giggly.

So, if for instance, your dog bites a neighborhood child, your insurance would pay their medical expenses.

If you have a problem with your credit score, a history of filing claims, or on - premises hazards (such as a biting dog or toys that children could hurt themselves on), insurers could rate you as «riskier» than average and charge you more.

Imagine what would happen if your dog was to bite a neighbor's child, or if there was an accident on your rental property.

If there are small children, you will want to pick a friendly dog who doesn't mind a bit of rough play.

Education is the key to dog bite prevention, and one international organization, Doggone Safe, promotes educational initiatives to increase child safety around dogs and prevent injuries associated with bites.

During school breaks, Planet Tails hosts up to 30 children, ages seven to 13, who participate in activities such as baking dog treats, visiting an animal shelter and learning about various pet care topics from bite prevention to wellness.

If your dog is good - natured, every step a child dares to take to come closer builds confidence and may, in fact, help him or her avoid being bit in the future.

Threatening behavior — some examples: • Bending over a dog, or rousing him from his sleep • Reaching to touch a dog's head (when he doesn't want to be touched) • Staring into a dog's eyes (worse, at eye level, like toddlers do) • Trying to touch or remove a bone, a toy, a bowl of food or anything the dog wants • Screaming near the dog's face or producing other startling noises in his proximity • Running toward, past, or away from a dog • Walking too close to a dog on leash • Entering a protective dog's territory • Being afraid in the presence of a dog • Sticking a hand or finger (especially children) inside a dog's enclosure • Making threatening gestures, like raising a fist or wielding a stick • Causing pain, injury, or subjugation to a dog • Overexcitement during play can cause a friendly dog to nip or bite as he would a playmate.

Each year nearly 2.8 million children are bitten by a dog.

Most dog - to - child bites are provoked by the child's behavior.

The risk of a child dog bite is therefore higher.

If you have children, talk to them about dogs and how to reduce the risk of child dog bite.

About 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year and more than half of the victims are children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Fortunately, there are steps we can take to address and avoid dog bites, from properly training and socializing your pets, learning to read your dog's body language and recognizing the triggers to educating your children (and adults) on how — or if — they should approach a dog and to safely interact with the dog.

There was a highly publicized dog - biting incident in Seattle in which a youngster was attacked when the child chased a small dog at a park, and a Rottweiler apparently came to the defense of the smaller dog.

People who own good dogs sometimes are lulled into a sense of safety and lax because «good dogs don't bite children... or do they?»

You may think that your dog loves to have the children climbing all over him and hugging him, but if you see any of these signs, then you are being warned that a bite could occur if the dog feels he has no other way of defending himself.

Did you know that 77 % of all dog bites involve children being bitten by their family dog or a friend's family dog?

This is one of the reasons why many children bitten by dogs suffer bites to the face and neck.