Ways New Dog Owners <br />Can Prevent Biting .<br />Dog bites increased nearly threefold after the initial <br />pandemic stay-at-home orders were implemented in the U.S.<br />For children bitten by dogs, <br />the experience may leave mental scars in <br />the form of PTSD or lasting emotional issues.<br />Pediatric ER doctors have said <br />that the stories leading to dog <br />bites gave them the impression <br />“that dogs are victims in this as well.”.<br />Most dogs don’t bite to attack, they bite because they’re scared or provoked, Brooke Goff, Goff Law Group, <br />via 'The New York Times'.<br />Health experts say that to prevent dog bites, <br />"the number one strategy remains supervision.”.<br />It's important to teach children <br />to stay away from a new dog <br />while it is eating.<br />nursing puppies...<br />... and sleeping with <br />its favorite toy.<br />Dogs who act aggressively should receive <br />expert help from veterinarians or <br />canine behavioral professionals.<br />Any dog can bite, any breed can bite, and that can be horrific, Dr. Judy Schaechter, University of Miami, <br />via 'The New York Times'.<br />Personal injury lawyers also stress the importance <br />of liability insurance for all dog owners
