How To Prevent California Dog Bites

Many people are bitten by dogs every year in California. While most dog bites in California are not serious, many of the dog attacks leave their victims with both physical and emotional scars. Dog bites can occur for many reasons, and there are many precautions that can be taken to minimize the risk of being bitten by a dog.

You should always try to avoid the potentially dangerous situation of invading a dog’s territory and threatening a dog and its family. You should always avoid approaching or bending over dogs, especially if they are lying down. Also, you should never tease or wake a dog.

As a general rule in avoiding California dog bites, you should NOT:

Hold your face close to a dog
Approach an unfamiliar dog
Startle a dog
Leave a child alone with a dog
Ignore warning signs of aggressive behavior
Pet a dog without letting it see and sniff you first
Make sudden movements, especially toward a dog's face
Attempt to pet a dog who is sick or a dog recovering from surgery

If you feel that a strange dog is threatened by you and may attack:

Guidelines For Dog Owners In California

As the owner of a dog in California, you have the responsibility to ensure that your dog does not pose a danger to others. In order to do this, you should always follow these basic guidelines:

Make sure your dog is spayed or neutered
Do not train your dog to be aggressive/play rough
Keep your dog on a leash at all times
Do not leave your dog unsupervised, especially around children
Keep your dog in a fenced yard and do not allow it to roam

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