Support dog bite prevention educational programs in schools. Work with a Veterinarian Get the advice of a veterinarian about the right breed of dog if you are thinking about getting a family dog. Spay or neuter your dog, this often reduces its aggressive tendencies. Be sure all pets are properly immunized. Seek a veterinarian's advice quickly if your dog becomes aggressive.
Dogs can make great pets.
Many people who have dogs think of them as part of the family. But dogs can also bite, and dog bites can cause serious injury and even death. During 1995-96 in the United States, at least 25 persons died as the result of dog attacks. Twenty of these deaths were among children. In 1994, an estimated 4.7 million persons in the United States were bitten by dogs.