(ABC 6 News) – April is National Dog Bite Prevention Month, with Sunday kicking off the beginning of National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
To put together, Central Bark Rochester held a category Saturday morning to show youngsters a couple of canine’s physique language.
Approximately 4.5 million dog bites happen within the U.S. annually, with round half of victims being youngsters. Of these youngster victims, round half are bitten by a canine they already know.
Central Bark Rochester’s class taught youngsters the distinction between a cheerful canine and an sad one.
It additionally taught youngsters when it’s okay to method a canine and when to not, plus what to do in the event that they’re approached by an odd canine.
Signs of a cheerful canine:
- Low, wagging tail
- Relaxed mouth that seems to be smiling
- Soft and pleasant eyes
- Relaxed ears
- Fur laying clean
- A free physique, with doable play bow or nostril nudge to be petted
Signs of an sad canine:
- Tail is stiff and up or tucked tightly between the canine’s legs
- Lips are pulled again and exhibiting tooth, could possibly be barking or growling
- Hard eyes that will seem black because the pupil dilates
- Ears folded again tightly in a defensive position
- Hair on the again and shoulders standing up or protruding
- Rigid and uptight physique that’s leaning ahead and excessive
Central Bark Rochester will maintain one other chunk prevention security class at Endless Journey Daycare on Wednesday at 3 p.m. It is free for all to attend.
