Understanding the Bite Problem
Around 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year in the US with 800,000 needing to seek medical attention.
45.3% of these bites are on arms and hands.
Dog bites have made a notable decline. This could be thanks to leash laws, animal control, spay/neuter campaigns, along with the rise in societal adaptation and socialization of our canine family members.
The demographic most likely to be bitten are children. For ages 0-14 years old, dog bites make it in the top 10 causes for non fatal ER visits.
These statistics all lead to the question of how do we prevent dog bites?
Statistical credits - Forbes, Christy Bieber, J.D., Adam Ramirez, J.D.
Safer Dogs, Safer Humans: Understanding Bite Prevention
Our Bite Prevention Clinic teaches dogs how to make better choices—and teaches humans how to prevent dangerous situations. Whether you work in animal care, rescue, or are raising a family dog, bite prevention isn't about fear—it's about safety, predictability, and understanding canine communication before it escalates.
Calm, Predictable, Safe: How We Train Bite Prevention
Canine Communication 101
Body language decoding
Stress signals and thresholds
Handling & Human Awareness
Safe greetings and red-flag scenarios
De-escalation tools
Navigating & Avoiding Bites
Know bite warnings
Predict-and-prevent strategies
From fearful…
…to safe.
Covered in Clinic Sessions
How bites happen: warning signs, common triggers
Tools for avoidance, management, and safety
What dogs are trying to say (and when we miss it)
Practice scenarios for humans and dogs
Take the First Step Toward Safer Interactions
Dog bites are often preventable when we know what to look for—and how to respond. Whether you’re here to prevent future incidents with small children or work with a dog who’s already shown concerning behavior, we’re here to help. Let’s build a safer future together.