27/08/2022
What We Can Do to Prevent Dog Attacks in the Community
A true loving pet parent wouldn’t want his/her fur baby to cause any harm or be harmed, to kill or be killed.
It was heartbreaking and disturbing. A true loving pet parent wouldn’t want his/her fur baby to cause any harm or be harmed, to kill or be killed.
But what can we really do to prevent dog attacks in the community?
We’ve prepared simple but helpful tips we; responsible parents can do to keep our fur babies from harming or being harmed:
✔️ Confine your dog to your house/property PROPERLY.
Even a friendly dog may guard the area on or around its property especially when you are not present. Keep in mind that a dog of any size or breed can become aggressive when defending its territory.
✔️ Make sure to have an escape-proofing gate and fence. It is your responsibility to make sure that he is kept in a securely fenced yard that prevents him from getting out or straying. (We do NOT recommend that you chain or tie your dog up to prevent him from wandering off).
Reasons for confining your dog:
🔘It is a legal requirement for dog owners.
🔘Prevents your dog from rushing or chasing someone.
🔘Prevent dog attacks in public places.
🔘Prevent your dog from wandering, roaming, or getting lost.
🔘Prevent your dog from traffic injuries or fights with other dogs.
✔️ Remember, being a responsible dog owner means abiding by the law, which helps to keep your pet, yourself, your neighbors, and your community safe. Dogs cannot be allowed to run loose.
✔️ What you can do if approached by an aggressive dog:
🔘Stand still, don’t run.
🔘Keep your hands by your side.
🔘Stay quiet, try not to make any noise.
🔘Avoid eye contact with the dog, look at the ground.
🔘Once the dog has lost interest, slowly back away.
✔️ The most important thing that you can do to avoid undesirable dog behavior is to supervise your dog.
✔️ Keep only the type and number of pets for which you can provide an appropriate and
safe environment; and proper training.
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