Be BiteSmart: Preventing family dog bites

Published: Nov. 6, 2023, 9 a.m.

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Family dogs are our best friends, but bites can still happen when they feel\\xa0 threatened or afraid. Learning what they don't like and how they communicate this with humans can avoid triggering a reactionary bite.

Led by world-renowned veterinarian Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman, Professor Emeritus, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, USA, Be BiteSmart aims to support families in learning to recognise and respecting a dog\\u2019s behaviour to contribute to a safe and loving environment.

Read more in Research Outreach

\\xa0Read the original research: https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000008670

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