What to do if your dog bites a child?

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How to prevent dog bites in children. The most important way to keep your child safe around a dog: Supervision! Never leave a little kid alone with any pooch — even a beloved family pet. Beyond that, you can start teaching her a few basic rules: Keep calm. Dogs can get scared or upset if a small child is jumping or yelling around them. Easy does it. read more

Therefore, a dog may bite if it is provoked by a child who, for example, pulls its tail, fur, or ears. If a child gets too close to a dog and startles it, the dog may attack. Dogs can bite for less common reasons, such as being sick or injured. read more

Do not take the owner's word for this and do not worry about the dog owner "getting in trouble". Your or your child's health is more important than your relationship with the dog owner. Report the bite to your local animal services or animal control officer - even if there was no serious injury. read more