Wash your own car on nice days instead of using the car wash. A fun way to encourage fitness for you and your co-workers is to have contests to find creative ways to add activity to your daily routine. The Skokie Health Department reminds you to see your healthcare professional before starting any exercise program, particularly if you have a chronic medical condition, have a family history of heart disease, or are a smoker. Did you know an estimated 4.7 million people in the United States including 35 to 40 people in Skokie are bitten by dogs each year. These are only bites serious enough to be reported.
Children are often the most common victims of dog bites.
Dog-bites are a problem, but they're a problem we can minimize. Spay or neuter your dog. Dogs who have not been spayed or neutered are three times more likely to bite than are dogs who have been spayed or neutered. Train and socialize your dog so that she is comfortable being around people including friends, neighbors, and children. He won't always understand the difference between play and real-life situations.