12/04/2024
‼️This week is Dog Bite Prevention Week.‼️
There are many ways in which we can avoid being bitten. It's important that we understand the subtle signs of fear and stress in dogs.
We will be sharing some tips over the week on bite prevention.
Remember any dog can bite, for a variety of reasons. It doesn't mean they are "bad" dogs or "aggressive" dogs. It means they have triggers, just like us and need professional help from a science based, positive reinforcement dog behaviourist.
Dogs can bite for many different reasons. They can bite when they are feeling worried, uncomfortable, scared, trapped, have underlying health issues and pain, or they are placed in an situation where they're not being listened to and feel overwhelmed.
It's our duty as dog guardians to listen to their body language and to help them feel safe.
Dogs who feel safe don't need to bite.👌 Never ever ignore or punish a growl, as that's valuable information that a dog is not comfortable.
To start off, here are some helpful tips for when you meet a new dog.
Avoid petting a dog you don't know, unless the owner AND the dog have consented to it. You can then do a "consent test".
https://youtu.be/-cGDYI-s-cQ
More info in the picture (pic credit on picture)👇👇👇
