Since prevention of dog bites is not responsiblity of dog owners alone, here we will be discussing preventive measures prospective dog owners, dog owners, parents, and general member of public can make instant use of.

Preventive measures applicable to potential dog owners

The first thing you must do before you think of bringing in a dog to your househood is to first evaluate your environment and your lifestyle.

Though their is no breed that will not under any condition which you may not predict, however it is still very important for you to consult professionals like veterinarian, dog behaviorist and breeder to determine breed that will be suitable for you, your family and most especially that will be suitable for your environment. Obtainning breed specification will help you alot in avoiding any possible future trouble.

Prospective dog owner should not buy a dog that is bellow 8 weeks of age. Puppy bellow this age will not have opportunity to learn bite inhibition from his litter mate at all.

Buying dog that is above 4 months is a bit risky to be introduce to your home as you may not predict dog behavior. However, if you are to buy older dog at all make sure that you did not purchase a do with any history of aggression.

If your dog tends to be pulling you off into its own direction a large amount of time you are walking, you can train dog to stop doing this. What's interesting is that you have actually been training dog to do this behavior not only by allowing it but by supporting it without realizing it.

There are various reasons that cause a dog to automatically pull on leash. For example, when a beagle sees a squirrel or other animal scurry quickly across in front of him, he is going to go berzerk. You can count on that. So be ready to hold on strongly if you plan to keep beagle in tow in a situation like this.

Just holding dog in tow is not enough, though, since this will reinforce dog's desire to pull. Think of it as a training opportunity! To use it as a training opportunity, you will need to know exactly how you are going to train.

Another example of dog pulling on leash is when a dog wants to sniff out an area, he will automatically go to area with no thought of you who are on other end of his leash.