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Although dogs are man\u2019s best friend, they can sometimes have temper tantrums and snap when they feel threatened or scared. Often, dog<\/a> bites are not very serious and is a result of the animal\u2019s fear or sense of uncertainty in a situation. That is why people,\u00a0especially children need to be educated on how to behave around animals so as not to take a pet by surprise.<\/p>\n

Each year in the U.S. alone, dogs bite an estimated 4.5 million people, according to a survey<\/a> conducted in 1994 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The dog generally attacks children and senior citizens. About 800,000 of these victims of dog bites need medical attention, out of which, about 15-20 people die from their injuries.<\/p>\n

Most dogs are not bad-tempered; vicious pets<\/a> need serious evaluation due to constant biting. While those cases need serious consideration and caution, most dog bites are not so serious, and occur when a dog \u2013 no matter how big or small, how friendly or playful \u2013 has been provoked and snaps as a defense.<\/p>\n

In order to reduce your risk (and your children\u2019s risk) of getting bitten, a little information on how to behave around animals can go a long way in helping kids to understand the importance of respecting dogs and avoiding bites.<\/p>\n