National Dog Bite Prevention Week

No matter how sweet and loving your four legged friend is, EVERY dog has the potential to bite. Luckily, (for you and your pet) there are many ways to significantly reduce the chances of this happening. The following are just a few tips that can help:


Spay or neuter your dog. This important and routine procedure will reduce your dog's desire to roam and fight with other dogs, making safe confinement an easier task. SPAYED OR NEUTERED DOGS ARE MUCH LESS LIKELY TO BITE.

Socialize your dog. Introduce your dog to many different types of people and situations so that he or she is not nervous or frightened under normal social circumstances.

Train your dog. Accompanying your dog to a training class is an excellent way to socialize him and to learn proper training techniques. Training your dog is a family matter. Every member of your household should learn the training techniques and participate in your dog's education.

These are just a few things that a responsible pet owner can do to ensure everyone (and your dog's) safety.

To find out more, go to:

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/prevent_dog_bites.html

To find out more about our training classes, go to:

http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/ctr_carmel.cfm/Training