Any dog can bite, even a dog you know.
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Any dog can bite, even a dog you know.
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Physical Trauma
– Painful
– Stressful
– Disfiguring
– Expensive
– Fatal (rare)
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Psychological Trauma–Fear–Nightmares
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In most cases, dog bites are not caused by “BAD” dogs so much as by irresponsible pet owners. Many people are attacked by dogs whose owners say “wouldn’t hurt a fly.”
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Eating Sleeping
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Sick Injured
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Scared/Feel Threatened
Being Teased
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Nursing/Protecting Puppies
Protecting Children
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Protecting Yards
Guarding Cars
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Protecting Toys/Treats
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Too Excited While Playing Rough
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Frustrated From Being Chained/Tied Up
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Encouraged to be Aggressive
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•Barking, growling, snapping, snarling
•They pull away when you try to pet them
•Stiff body, raised fur
•Bare teeth/curl lips
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A wagging tail is not necessarily a sign that a dog is friendly!
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Animal Control Officers Shelter Personnel
Cable TV Servicemen Repair Personnel
Mail/Letter Carriers Delivery Persons
Law Enforcement Meter Readers
Joggers, walkers, bicyclists Pedestrians
Children
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•4.7 Million People are bitten by dogs each year
•Most Common Victim = Children 12 years of age or younger
•Dog attacks send 334,000 people to the ER each year
•Dog bite victims account for up to 5% of all hospital ER visits
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•10-20 people die from dog bites each year
•800,000 bites a year are severe enough to require medical treatment
•1-2 million dog bites go unreported each year
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• Do not try to pet the dog
• Do not stare at the dog• Do not run• Try not to scream or
make a lot of noise• Do not throw things at
the dog• Put something between
you and the dog
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• Always face the dog• If the dog
approaches you, stay calm and stand still
• When the dog starts to leave, slowly back away
• Report loose dogs to Animal Control
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• Beware of unfamiliar dogs
• Obey warning signs • Be alert
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• If you know there is a dog on the property, do something to attract the dog
– Yell
– Honk the car horn
– Rattle the gate
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• Always carry something with you
– Umbrella
– Baton
– Jacket
– Clipboard
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• Know when a dog means business– Barking, snarling, ears are
erect, appears ready to attack
– Do NOT approach it!
– Send warning letters to the dog owner if not at home
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• If the dog owner is home stay at a safe distance and call out to them– Approach from the side
– Do not swing your arms
– Whistling may help convince the dog you are friendly
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– Stand still
– Do not turn your back/run away
– Let the animal bite your shield
– Try to keep something between you and the dog
– If you are knocked down, curl into a ball and lie still (“duck & cover”)
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– Hide your face and protect your ears & neck w/your arms
– Play dead
– If a dog bites do not pull away (try to make it release its hold)
– Report attacks to Animal Control
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• Watch out for dogs• Size up the situation• Do not show fear• Do not startle a dog• NEVER assume a dog won’t bite• Keep your eyes on the dog• Stand your ground• Call ACC for Agency Assistance
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• Wash the wound with soap & water
• Consult your doctor• Report the bite to the
proper authorities (including animal control)
• Notify your supervisor
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• What does the dog look like?
• Where did you see the dog?
• Have you seen the dog before?
• Animal Control must quarantine the dog
• You may need treatment
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San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control Program
Toll Free Number 1-800-472-5609
Permission is granted for using this presentation for educational purposes so long as credit is given to the San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control Program.