Dog bites are traumatic for victims. The physical and mental scars last a long time.

It can be equally traumatic for the dog. Dogs are social creatures and have developed a complicated means of communication …… expressly to AVOID confrontation. Dog bites are very often a last resort for the dog because nothing else they “said” was noticed. And sadly for the dog, the bite might be the last thing they ever do.

Many, many dog bites can be avoided. If we humans pay attention and respond when the dog is telling us how uncomfortable they are in situations, then there won’t be an escalation and the eventual bite will be prevented.

Victims of dog bites are predominantly children. Some 60% of bites happen to children under 10 years of age. Approx. 80% of bites happen to children under 15. At these young ages, the children are under the care and control of a parent or guardian. Intervening actions by responsible adults can indeed prevent many bites.

Our goal with this online workshop is to teach parents and guardians what to look for, and when to intervene, and thereby prevent a child from getting bitten.

The workshop is free of charge. We want this information shared far and wide. We want to provide unfettered access to ALL those responsible folk who need to learn. We want to prevent more children from this unnecessary trauma in their young lives.

Use the link at the bottom of this post to register.