Dog Safety: Staying Safe Around Dogs

Most dogs are the happy family pets who add so much to our lives. However, there are situations that can frighten or upset even the nicest dogs. So to practice good dog safety, it's important to understand and monitor canine body language and respect what dogs are trying to tell you. 

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Some dogs don’t have a lot of life experience (e.g., they haven’t lived in a home before, haven’t interacted with children, haven’t met other animals), so certain situations can be stressful for them, resulting in concerning behavior. But we can take simple steps to reduce potentially dangerous behavior, including dog bites. Here are some ways to stay safe around dogs.

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