All veterinarians have a professional and ethical obligation to address the issue of dog bites in the United States. View AVMA’s policy on dog bite…

The AVMA opposes breed-specific legislation targeting specific breeds that are wrongly thought to be dangerous. Dog bite prevention should be based on…

Bring science-based dog bite prevention information to your community during National Dog Bite Prevention Week and year round.

To help educate the public and reduce dog bites, the AVMA is once again sponsoring National Dog Bite Prevention Week, held this year from April 9-15.

Responsible pet ownership builds a solid foundation for preventing dog bites. Understand the basics of responsible dog ownership and dog bite…

National Dog Bite Prevention Week® takes place during the second full week of April each year, and aims to educate people about preventing dog bites

This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week® and it’s the perfect opportunity for veterinary professionals to educate pet owners and the public…

Dog Bite Prevention Week® is April 9-15. The AVMA’s member-exclusive toolkit will save you time and help you bring tips about preventing bites into…

The National Dog Bite Prevention Week® coalition includes the AVMA, State Farm Insurance, American Humane, Insurance Information Institute, and…

When you're teaching children about dog bite prevention and how to be safe around dogs, keep it simple. Discuss animals, how we relate to them, and…

You can take steps to prevent dog bites and plan for success: educating yourself and your children, zoning your home, and understanding escalating…

Report of the Task Force on Canine Aggression and Human-Canine Interactions aims to help public officials develop effective dog bite prevention…

A Model Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention(abst) in proceedings 140th Annual ConventionAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationJune 2001Gail C.…

To help educate the public and reduce the estimated 4.5 million dog bites per year, the AVMA is once again sponsoring National Dog Bite Prevention…

To help educate the public and reduce the estimated 4.5 million dog bites per year, the AVMA is once again sponsoring National Dog Bite Prevention…

During National Dog Bite Prevention Week, veterinarians and others offer tips to prevent bites from happening.

Most dogs coexist peacefully with people, but dog bites remain a serious public health risk. National Dog Bite Prevention Week is April 9-15.

The United States Postal Service is working to add a paw sticker on the outside of mailboxes where there is a known dog in the immediate area to help…

To help educate the public and reduce the estimated 4.5 million dog bites per year, the AVMA is once again sponsoring National Dog Bite Prevention…

We love to pet dogs, and most dogs love to be petted. But there also are times when we shouldn’t pet a dog. Here’s a list of when you should avoid…

Tools to help veterinarians influence state and local laws affecting dog bite prevention, including breed-specific legislation.

It’s important to know how to avoid escalating risky situations with dogs, and understand when you should and should not interact with dogs.

National Dog Bite Prevention Week coming in May

Posted on April 1, 2003   The Executive Board approved the AVMA becoming the formal host of National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The work involved…