Bandit's Buddies: Dog Bite Prevention

Today wraps up the last of the 2017 Dog Bite Prevention Week.

Each year, more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs.
Almost 1 in 5 people bitten by dogs require medical attention.
Every year, more than 800,000 Americans receive medical attention for dog bites; at least half of them are children.
Children are, by far, the most common victims of dog bites and are far more likely to be severely injured.
Most dog bites affecting young children occur during everyday activities and while interacting with familiar dogs.
Senior citizens are the second most common dog bite victims.

There are many things you can do to avoid dog bites, ranging from properly training and socializing your pet to educating your children and yourself about how - or whether - to approach a dog. Information and education are the best solutions for this public health crisis. Read the entire article