Dogs can be stressed by family events and may even bite. Doggone Safe offers tips for dogs bite prevention over the holidays.
December 20, 2006 (Press Release) --
Campbellville ON (PRWEB) December 20, 2006 -- Visiting family and friends is part of the holiday season. Changes in routines, crowded rooms, unattended food and excited children can often lead to miscommunication between the resident dog and guests. Doggone Safe offers tips to keep kids and dogs safe over the holidays. Public service announcements for radio are available for live reads or as WAV files for download from www.doggonesafe.com.
Family gatherings at a relative’s house are the source of fond memories for many. The relative’s dog may not enjoy these events as much as the rest of the family. Noise, confusion and changes in routine are stressful for dogs. Even a normally calm and docile pet may become agitated enough to bite under the extreme circumstances of a boisterous family celebration. Supervision may be lax if each adult thinks that another is watching the children. Children are the most likely victims of dog bites in this situation. Doggone Safe offers the following tips:
• Put the dog in his crate with a bone or favorite chew toy, at least during the most hectic times – guests arriving and leaving as well as dinner preparation and serving.
• Assign one adult to be in charge of the dog, to watch for signs of stress and protect from unwanted attention from children.
• Assign one adult to supervise each baby or toddler with no other tasks expected.
• If you have multiple dogs, consider kenneling them, crating them or keeping them in another room during large gatherings.
• Supervise at all times.
Doggone Safe offers holiday public service announcements for radio that cover the following topics:
1. Supervision of kids and dogs is essential;
2. Happy dogs pant and wag their tails;
3. Anxious dogs lick their chops, yawn and/or turn or move away;
4. A dog that looks at you with the white part of his eye showing in a half moon shape is very anxious and might bite;
5. Leave dogs alone who show signs of anxiety.
The dog bite prevention PSAs are being aired in several areas in the US this holiday season to help raise awareness of the steps to take to ensure a safe and happy holiday for kids and dogs. You can download these PSAs and other tips at Doggone Safe's website www.doggonesafe.com.
Family gatherings at a relative’s house are the source of fond memories for many. The relative’s dog may not enjoy these events as much as the rest of the family. Noise, confusion and changes in routine are stressful for dogs. Even a normally calm and docile pet may become agitated enough to bite under the extreme circumstances of a boisterous family celebration. Supervision may be lax if each adult thinks that another is watching the children. Children are the most likely victims of dog bites in this situation. Doggone Safe offers the following tips:
• Put the dog in his crate with a bone or favorite chew toy, at least during the most hectic times – guests arriving and leaving as well as dinner preparation and serving.
• Assign one adult to be in charge of the dog, to watch for signs of stress and protect from unwanted attention from children.
• Assign one adult to supervise each baby or toddler with no other tasks expected.
• If you have multiple dogs, consider kenneling them, crating them or keeping them in another room during large gatherings.
• Supervise at all times.
Doggone Safe offers holiday public service announcements for radio that cover the following topics:
1. Supervision of kids and dogs is essential;
2. Happy dogs pant and wag their tails;
3. Anxious dogs lick their chops, yawn and/or turn or move away;
4. A dog that looks at you with the white part of his eye showing in a half moon shape is very anxious and might bite;
5. Leave dogs alone who show signs of anxiety.
The dog bite prevention PSAs are being aired in several areas in the US this holiday season to help raise awareness of the steps to take to ensure a safe and happy holiday for kids and dogs. You can download these PSAs and other tips at Doggone Safe's website www.doggonesafe.com.
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