Oak Park Community Council

DOG BITES

The County of San Diego Department of Animal Control investigates over 6,000 reported dog bites or non-bite attack incidents annually. Responsible dog owners follow these tips:

• Keep your dog in an adequately fenced enclosure which is locked to prevent unauthorized access or escape. Do not keep your dog on a chain.

• Control your dog with a hand-held leash when away from home.

• Properly train and socialize your dog. Don’t play aggressive games (wrestling, tug-of-war, allowing to play-bite a person) with your dog.

• Spay or neuter your dog. Altering will reduce your dog’s desire to roam, making confinement an easier task. Unaltered dogs are up to 3 times more likely to bite than dogs that have been spayed or neutered. (Low-cost spay/neuter referrals are available from the Spay Neuter Action Project at 619-525-3047, or from Pet Assistance at 619-544-1222)