Dog
Bite Prevention
What to do if our are confronted:
- Stand still,
stop what you are doing.
- Don't panic,
If you panic the dog will also. Neither of you can
think and respond in the correct way if you panic.
- Position
yourself so you always have the dog in front of you.
Try not to corner yourself or the dog.
- Don't turn
your back on the dog.
- Don't run or
scream. Or the dog will follow.
- Put
something in front of you and the dog. A clipboard,
briefcase, or mail bag/cart. This will give you a barrier
of protection.
- Keep the
object level with the dog's head. Don't wave it
around.
- Tell the
dog, "NO!" Use a firm and even
voice. Make the dog respect your voice.
What to do if you are bitten:
- Get and
accurate description of the dog.
- Find out
where the dog lives.
- Report the
bite to the Department of Animal Control.
- Get
medical attention for any animal bite, they can easily
become infected.
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