You heard your friend complaining about his neighbour's rude and growling nature! The tendency to bite him. Statistics have shown that nearly 4.7 million people get bitten by dogs yearly. These bites usually range from minor nips to major attacks. Now, dogs are a man's best friend and not his enemy. If you too face such a growl and threat often from someone nearby your home or office, keep the foresaid thought in mind. Here are some tips to prevent being bitten by a dog.

Bite Prevention:

1. Don't Approach a strange dog. Don't go near just any dog you find adorable, particularly when that dog is tied, fenced-in or in a car. A new or strange dog might think that you are threatening him or are an intruder.
2. Don't pet a strange dog. It is not advisable for anyone to pet strange dogs, or even his or her own dog, without letting him sniff and recognize you first.
3. Don't Turn Your Back and Run from a Dog. A dog's instinct will be to chase and catch you. So, running away is not a good option.
4. Don't Disturb a Dog. When a dog is sleeping, chewing on anything, caring for her puppies or eating, it is bad idea to shock or disturb it.

Other Precautions to Prevent Dog Bites:

1. Neuter or spay your dog to reduce its tendency to roam and fight with other dogs.
2. Make it socialize to lessen its being nervous when a lot of people are around.
3. Train your dog to not chase anyone even when it's just for fun.
4. License your dog and provide for its regular care and rabies vaccinations.
5. Never let your dog roam alone.

What To Do for Dog Bites:

1. Never Panic.
2. Deal with the Wound Immediately.
3. Tell the Animal Care and Control Agency in Your Location about the Bite.