Dog bites have risen by a third over the last 5 years. Much of the media coverage has centred around these bites being caused by ‘out of control’ dogs of certain breeds. But is that accurate? What is the real story when it comes to dog bites?

How do we keep children safe around dogs? One way is to teach your child to invite the dog to approach them rather than them approaching the dog. And accept the answer gracefully if the dog declines. Invites decrease bites!