{"id":2541,"date":"2013-01-10T10:43:46","date_gmt":"2013-01-10T16:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgs.com\/?p=2541"},"modified":"2013-01-10T10:43:46","modified_gmt":"2013-01-10T16:43:46","slug":"how-to-react-to-your-childs-dog-bite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/10\/how-to-react-to-your-childs-dog-bite\/","title":{"rendered":"How to React to Your Child\u2019s Dog Bite"},"content":{"rendered":"

Almost everywhere you look these days, you will see a dog. They are at the park where your child plays, walking down the street where your child rides their bike and even in homes where your child plays. Small children love walking up to dogs and petting them, but while most dogs are friendly there are some that will attack. A dog bite is not always playful and, in fact, can cause serious damage.
\nWhy Dogs Attack<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe Center for Disease Control estimates that there are 4.7 million dog bites a year and that a majority of these bites happen to children between ages 5-9. Think about a dog\u2019s full set of fangs and add in the fact that children have small bodies and you can see the damage that a dog bite can inflict.
\nThere are many reasons that could cause a dog to attack a person. A common reason is because the dog feels threatened. Every dog has a different background and the way they are raised and treated reflects in their demeanor.
\nDogs that have been abused or neglected could be scared of people and other animals. If they feel threatened by someone who is nearby, it could prompt them to attack. Another reason could be that the dog owner never trained their dog to behave or socialize with people. If a dog is not taught how to act or was never exposed to other people, then how can the owner expect them to behave in public?
\nFinally, the sad truth is that some dog owners specifically train their dogs to be aggressive, leading them to attack. No matter the reason behind the dog bite, the owner is liable because of their own negligence.
\nWhat\u2019s at Risk<\/span><\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t underestimate the damage that a dog bite can do. Any dog, from a Chihuahua to a Great Dane has the ability to inflict great damage or transmit diseases. The injuries sustained from dog bites include:<\/p>\n