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Dog Bite Prevention Part 5, OUCH! He Got Me!

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Next Generation, LLC
OUCH!!! He got me! Puppy with Boot

Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, a dog will bite. If you do suffer a bite, get to water and wash the wound immediately. This will decrease the chance of infection. Seek medical care as soon as possible.

If it was your own dog that bit you, confine it and call your Vet to check your dog's vaccination records.

If someone else's dog bit you, contact authorities and tell them everything you can about the dog, including owner's name (if known), color, size, and breed of dog, where the incident took place, circumstances leading up to the attack, and any ideas you may have on where the dog may be.

What if my dog bites someone else?

Even if the bite can be explained or was provoked, it's important to take responsibility for your dog's actions.

Restrain the dog immediately. Separate it from the area attack.

Check the victim's condition. Help them to wash the wound. If serious injury has occurred, call emergency personnel. Encourage the victim to seek medical advice to evaluate the severity of the wounds and risk of infection.

Provide important information. Your name, address, and information about the dog's vaccination and health history are crucial. If your dog doesn't have a current rabies vaccination, it may be necessary to quarantine him until a diagnosis of rabies can be ruled out.

Puppy CrateReport the bite to your insurance company. The costs resulting from dog bites can be quite overwhelming.

Comply with local ordinances regarding the reporting of dog bites. All bites should be reported to authorities immediately.

Consult your Vet or a trainer for advice about dog behavior that will help prevent similar problems in the future.

Things to remember

Although there are guaranteed methods for preventing dog bites, following these key rules is essential to reduce the risk.

*Don't let your dog run freely.

*Teach children safe and appropriate behavior around dogs.Hound

*Keep your dog in optimal health.

*Don't run from an aggressive dog.

*Refrain from putting your dog in uncomfortable situations.

*Learn to read your dog's body language.

*Provide positive social interaction for your dog.

*Train your dog in basic obedience.

*Love your dog and have fun with him.

Dog Bite Prevention Part 1, Statistically Speaking

Dog Bite Prevention Part 2, What Made Muffy Bite?

Dog Bite Prevention Part 3, Practicing Safe Behavior

Dog Bite Prevention Part 4, OH NO, Here Comes Butch, And He Doesn't Look Happy

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Comments (17)

Deanna Casalino
Realty World J. Pavich R.E. - Estero, FL
Fort Myers Florida Homes,
I have encountered large dogs in homes that were thought to be empty. Good thing Charlie was there and meaner then a junk yard dog.
Mar 18, 2008 12:10 AM
Sonja Babic
Sonja Babic/PRIME Realty NC, LLC - New Bern, NC
New Bern NC, PRIME Realty NC, LLC
Good info, hope never to need it but in our business you never know. Thanks
Mar 18, 2008 12:33 AM
Lissa Uder
RE/MAX Next Generation, LLC - Lebanon, MO
Your Lebanon MO Real Estate Agent

Chris:Thanks. I have met rotties and pit bulls that were nothing more than big babies! Ya gotta love them!

Deanna:I once showed a house that had a tiny long haired chihuahua in the garage. Nobody mentioned a dog! In all my time working with dogs, I had never seen a little one be more aggressive. It tried to eat us all!

Sonja: I run into dogs all the time. Most are friendly, but some are very territorial.

Mar 18, 2008 12:41 AM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Again, great info, great post.  I have a shelter dog, and when frightened she will bite.  She was 3 or 4 years old when I adopted her.  We've been trough training and she's much better, but I she's never off leash except with me the the fenced backyard and I try to keep her away from stressful situations.

DOGS RULE!!     

Mar 18, 2008 12:45 AM
Frank Schulte-Ladbeck
Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections - Houston, TX

Lissa, this has been an enlightening series of posts. I am still working with my little girl. Now she wants to hug ducks. (A duck was following her around in the park the other day). Do you think that could be the next series?:)

 Keep safe! 

Mar 18, 2008 12:51 AM
Lissa Uder
RE/MAX Next Generation, LLC - Lebanon, MO
Your Lebanon MO Real Estate Agent

Laura: Sounds like you're doing your best to be careful with your dog. Thank you for being responsible.

Frank: An animal lover, for sure! My daughter used to have a duck. She named it Aflac. It thought it was a dog because of the way she treated it. I had to teach her that if she fed it out of her hand, to feed it with open palms instead of holding the food with her fingers. The duck would snap on a fingertip to get the food.

Mar 18, 2008 01:32 AM
Cameron Wilson
Labrum Real Estate - Murrieta, CA
The Short Guy - Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee Californ
Lissa, Good info. Now what do YOU do when you are out on your motorcycle and Bruno the dog decides to give chase?
Mar 18, 2008 02:09 PM
Lissa Uder
RE/MAX Next Generation, LLC - Lebanon, MO
Your Lebanon MO Real Estate Agent
Cameron: Hope like he11 I'm not on gravel! lol
Mar 18, 2008 02:24 PM
Gayle Balaban
The Best Spot Realty/Waterfront Real Estate/Ooltewah Real E - Chattanooga, TN
E. TN Waterfront Real Estate

Yes and then there are those wretched little brats that insist on throwing rocks and sticks out your dog while he is in your own yard.

Mar 18, 2008 04:51 PM
Lissa Uder
RE/MAX Next Generation, LLC - Lebanon, MO
Your Lebanon MO Real Estate Agent
Gayle: I once noticed two boys teasing one of my narcotics k-9's while walking through my yard after school. When I opened the door to say something to them, the poor dog was looking at me as if to say "let me have 'em momma, let me have 'em. I wanna new chew toy". He was a good boy, though and minded his manners. The boys never walked through my yard again after I explained the training of the dog to thier parents. He was also trained in bite protection.
Mar 18, 2008 11:01 PM
Carol Lee
Dilbeck Real Estate - Oak Park, CA
Realtor - Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake CA Homes

I was bit by a dombrman once when showing property!  I had called and made the appointment, and assumed it was good to go.  Well, youknow what they say when you ASSuME.  Well, I open the door, hear the dogs barking, and see a dobie and golden come tearing around the corner.  I pushed my client out the door, while I put my arm up for protection,, and sure enough, he took a ibble.  Now, I have a rottie wh weighs 120 pounds, and I was brought up with German Shepherds, so I am not afraid of dogs, by any means.  Anyway, I went to the brokerage of the listing agent to explain that I had been bit (and yes, it did break the skin, right through my jacket).  My cliient, who was a para legal was telling me to go to the hospital, I should sue, etc, etc.

The owner called me the next day, to see how I was, and really, I was fine, I just went for a tetanuis shot, the dogs immuniztions were all up to date.  But I felt terrible, becasue she put the dog down.  I told her he was just being a dog and protecting his h9ome, but she said he had eshibited some aggressuve tendencies before.

I am way more careful now when I show property.  No matter how friendly the dog seems, I give them a healthy respect.  And try to remember that I am there to show the home, not pat the dog!!

Mar 21, 2008 04:28 AM
Lissa Uder
RE/MAX Next Generation, LLC - Lebanon, MO
Your Lebanon MO Real Estate Agent

Carol: Protective instinct kicks in as you "pushed your client out the door". Interesting. Says alot about who you are.

I'm glad the owner was responsible enough to call and check on you, and that the dog's vaccinations were current.

It's kind of hard to ignore the little cuties when you're showing, isn't it. I sometimes find it difficult to keep my buyer's children at a distance from the dogs.

Mar 21, 2008 05:44 AM
Carol Lee
Dilbeck Real Estate - Oak Park, CA
Realtor - Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake CA Homes

LISA- Yeah, it really was instinctive.  And her repsons, to sue, said something about her, as well.  she is the only client I am no longer in touch with, for many reason.

Sometimes I remember properties by what dog lived there-ya know, "the one with the cute goldens?  Oh, yeah, the kitchen was done nicely, too, but remember the dog?"  Sometimes I think I am so lame!  Can't remember a house after five minutes, but a dog?  Never forget a pooch!

 And you can see a picure of my big guy, Gus, on my web site,  www.Carollee4homes.com.  I had a link put on the pictue, so if you click on Gus, it takes you to the LIFE rescue site, as he was a rescue.

You can tell a lot about a person by the dog company s/he keeps!

Mar 21, 2008 06:05 AM
Lissa Uder
RE/MAX Next Generation, LLC - Lebanon, MO
Your Lebanon MO Real Estate Agent
Carol: I'm the same way. And the ones with birds and cats stick out in my mind too.
Mar 21, 2008 10:08 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Good information. We have 2 shepherds and a mutt and no biters, but they look intimidating and that is all they are supposed to do. If they changed their minds and forgot their training, they would have to go.

As a home stager - I tell my clients no pets or pet articles in the home for showings. Period! 

Mar 21, 2008 02:56 PM
Lissa Uder
RE/MAX Next Generation, LLC - Lebanon, MO
Your Lebanon MO Real Estate Agent

Kathleen: Just remember that a trained dog can bite too. Not necessarily out of aggression. Did you see Dog Bite Prevention Part 2, What Made Muffy Bite?

I agree with you regarding the pet and pet belongings being gone during showings. I've had people that would walk right back out the door just because they say a dog. Just because we love them, doesn't mean everyone else does, and for some reason, people think if you have pets the carpets are nasty, etc.

Mar 21, 2008 11:08 PM