06/23/2026
Tips Tuesday: Dog Bite Safety Tips for Summer Walks
Spring is a great time to get outside, enjoy longer days, and take more walks through your neighbourhood, local parks, and trails. It is also a time when more dogs are outdoors, which can increase the risk of unexpected dog encounters. A few simple precautions can help keep you and your family safer during spring walks.
• When walking near dogs, avoid approaching a dog you do not know, even if it appears friendly.
• Parents should remind children not to run toward dogs, hug unfamiliar dogs, touch a dog while it is eating, or put their face close to a dog’s face.
• Children should also be taught to stay calm and still if an unfamiliar dog approaches them.
• If a dog appears aggressive or uncontrolled, avoid direct eye contact, do not run, and slowly create distance.
If you are bitten by a dog, contact JRJ LAW at 1 (844) DIAL JRJ for a free consultation.