Family Pet Dogs Can Maul Babies -This Could Happen To You!

If you have a new baby in your home, and a pet dog, be cautious. No one every believes their dog could harm their new baby. But it happens, and more than you may realize.

As a former professional dog trainer, I understand canine behavior, and can tell you, unequivocally, that ANY dog of ANY age, breed, or gender, whether or not it has been neutered, can become dangerous around a new baby or a young child.

If you don’t believe it can happen to you, then take a look at these news stories:

• The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the "CDC") has a webpage dedicated to dog bite prevention and instruction. The CDC states that "each year 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites," and "HALF OF THESE ARE CHILDREN!" The CDC also says most dog bites are a "largely preventable" health issue, and that "any dog of any breed has the potential to bite." Listen to this short podcast from the CDC for some great pointers on dog-bite prevention and safety:  CDC Dog Bite Podcast .
  To learn more, click here to read the CDC’s Dog-Bite Prevention web page .
• Baby mauled to death by family’s Husky
• Family of Mauled Baby has Message
• Baby mauled to death in dog attack
• Baby killed by Pomeranian Family Pet Dog

What are the warning signs that a dog is a danger to baby?

I am preparing an interview with a long-time friend and professional dog trainer, which will be posted to this website in a few days. Please check back in a few days — or subscribe to updates to read this interview when it comes out.

Tags: Baby's Health, dog bite, Pets and Children

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