Why All Dogs Can Bite and How to Reduce the Risk with R E A D #25

We all have an important role to play in reducing the number of dog bites, in particular dog bites to children. Recent statistics on dog bites show that 77% of biting is by the family dog or a friend’s dog. It’s up to us to protect children, anyone who comes into contact with our dog, and our dog. I’ve got actionable strategies for you, and it all starts with how to READ a dog.

In the episode you'll hear:
• What recent studies on dog bites tell us.
• How to use the acronym READ for everyone’s safety, including your dog’s.
• Why we can’t just assume our dog will get along with children.
• How our dogs respond to our stress.
• Why a dog’s emotional state increases the risk of a bite.
• The actions you can take to be an advocate for your dog.
• Things you can’t know about a dog and why proactivity is vital.
• What it looks like to have a safe interaction with a dog.
• What you can teach children for their safety around dogs.
• Why to believe what your dog is telling you.
• What to do if your dog growls at a child.

Resources:
Podcast Episode 3: How Hollywood Made Life Tough For Dogs -    • How Hollywood Made Life Tough For Dog...  
Paper: Dog Bites in Children Surge during Coronavirus Disease-2019: A Case for Enhanced Prevention - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Paper: Interspecies transmission of emotional information via chemosignals: from humans to dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) - https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...
Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) -    • T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Pos...  
Podcast Episode 22: The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and Your Dog -    • The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and ...  
Dog Decoder App - https://www.dogdecoder.com/

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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.

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