A Well trained dog keeps you and others safe!

Untrained dogs cause 44,000 facial injuries each years. Central target areas on the face ar the lips, nose and cheeks.
Dog bites cause an average of 18 deaths a years in North America
$165 Million is spent treating dog bites
70% of dog bites occur on the owners property

Increase in bites

Dog bites are becoming more common because of the increase in dog ownership and interaction of people and dogs. Many owners are ignorant of the proper care and training a dog requires. It is never too late for training, however the best time to get training is when you first get your canine.

Dog Years

A dog's lifespan is only a fraction of the average human's lifespan, which means that a dog ages more quickly in the same amount of time. This chart shows how a dog's age might be adjusted to compare to a human's age. (Source dogyears.com)

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Children under 5 years of age are more likely to be biting by a dog they know.

When approached by an unfamiliar dog, you stand still.

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