As the weather gets warmer, many of us will begin to venture outside to take advantage the long-awaited spring. Many dog owners will also take their pets out for walks and some will allow them to roam free while walking through parks and other public locations. It is important for parents to share information with their children on how to act when they are around dogs so as to help prevent dog bite injuries.

Despite your child's history with dogs or the appearance of how happy a dog might appear to be it is important for your child to know that any dog can bite Most dog bites result from a dog known to the victim which could be your own dog, a dog owned by a relative or friend, or a dog owned by someone in the neighborhood.

There are a number of things that parents should be telling their children, and depending upon their age, could include some or all of the following:

You should tell your child to be very careful around and not approach, attempt to pet or play with any dog that is eating, sleeping, chewing on a bone or a toy, or is caring for their puppies as they are more likely to bite;

Children should not approach a dog that is injured, growling or barking or appears to be scared;

Children should not attempt to pet a dog that they are not familiar with and should always ask the dog owner if it would be okay to do so. The child should first let the dog sniff his or her closed hand and then first pet the dogs back or shoulders and not the head;

Children should understand that dogs are quite territorial and therefore they should not attempt to pet a dog who was in a car, in their doghouse, or behind a fence;

If a loose dog comes running towards your child your child should stand still and not run or scream and should also avoid eye contact with the dog; and

If your child is knocked down by a dog he or she should curl up in a ball with their knees tucked into their stomach and their fingers locked behind their neck so as to cover their ears and face. It is also important that your child attempt to be as still and quiet as possible so hopefully the dog will lose interest and walk away.

A Connecticut dog bite injury can be quite a traumatic event for child which could have lifelong physical and psychological ramifications. Our CT dog bite lawyers have represented the parents of children who have been attacked by dogs who have been left with serious, permanent and disfiguring scars. It is very important that these safety tips be reviewed with your child so that you can attempt to avoid your child being attacked by a dog.

If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a Connecticut dog bite you should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible so that you can understand what you need to be doing and what you should not be doing. Our Connecticut dog bite lawyers represent injured parties on a contingency fee basis so that you do not have to have any money to engage our experienced Connecticut dog bite attorneys.

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