Dog bites increased nearly threefold after the initial pandemic stay-at-home orders were implemented in the U.S.<br />For children bitten by dogs, the experience may leave mental scars in the form of PTSD or lasting emotional issues.<br />Pediatric ER doctors have said that the stories leading to dog bites gave them the impression “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, via 'The New York Times'.<br />Health experts say that to prevent dog bites, "the number one strategy remains supervision.”<br />It's important to teach children to stay away from a new dog while it is eating nursing puppies... and sleeping with its favorite toy.<br />Dogs who act aggressively should receive expert help from veterinarians or canine behavioral professionals.<br />"Any dog can bite, any breed can bite, and that can be horrific." Dr. Judy Schaechter, University of Miami, via 'The New York Times'
