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Dog Bite Prevention PSA: Why Dogs Bite and What to Avoid

Understanding dogs is essential for Dog Bite Prevention. This video illustrates why so many people are bitten by dogs every year. In this animation, a child approaches a dog even when the dog shows signs of fear and avoidance. Watch to see the signs of fear. It's important to realize that even highly trained, calm, well-behaved dogs can be fearful of both children and unfamiliar adults. Even if they have never bitten before, if cornered or if they feel they can't escape they can learn to attack in order to defend themselves. For more information on reading canine body language and greeting dogs correctly read the related blog articles and download the free body language in dogs poster.

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