Dog Bite Prevention Week – LOSE THE LEASH Dog Training – Phoenix Arizona

Posted by on May 17th, 2011 | no comments

          National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 15th-21st, 2011, and organizations around the country are promoting education and awareness campaigns to reduce the staggering number of dog bites that take place each year.  Here at LOSE THE LEASH Dog Training, our professional staff has worked with thousands of owners and their dogs, as well as the general public in order to prevent dog bites through education.

Did you know?

• About 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year.
• Almost one in five of those who are bitten, a total of 885,000, require medical attention for dog bite-related injuries.
• In 2006, more than 31,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a result of being bitten by dogs.

Who is most at risk of being bitten by a dog?

• Children are the most at risk group for being bitten by a dog, adult males are the runners up.
• Simply having a dog in the household increases the risk of being bitten by a dog, this is why proper training is so important.
• Consulting an experienced dog trainer can greatly reduce the risks of being bitten by a dog!

Need some tips about dog safety?

• Do not approach an unfamiliar dog, to greet a dog, let it dog come to you.
• Do not run away and scream from a dog, standing still or moving away slowly will help to keep the dog calm.
• Do not allow children to play with dogs without adult supervision.
• Do not approach or disturb a dog while it’s sleeping or eating.
• Always ask any dog owner for permission before greeting any unfamiliar dog.
• Always report stray, unfamiliar dogs to your local animal control agency.
• Always report a dog bite to your local animal control agency.

          LOSE THE LEASH Dog Training is committed to increasing safety and awareness around dogs!  If you have an organization that may benefit from a dog bite prevention seminar, contact LOSE THE LEASH Dog Training to discuss our dog safety education programs.  For dog owners, LOSE THE LEASH offers FREE In-Home Dog Training Demonstrations and In-Home Dog Training Programs which will educate owners on the safest, and most effective ways to protect your family from a dog bite.  For more information, contact LOSE THE LEASH by clicking here.

Statistics in this article have been collected from the Centers For Disease Control. More info available by clicking here.

Take your dog to the Gilbert Farmers Market on Saturday Mornings (Gilbert, AZ)

Posted by on May 11th, 2011 | no comments

     Gilbert dog owner’s, did you know that the Gilbert Farmers Market is dog friendly?  The Gilbert Farmers Market takes place in historic downtown Gilbert, Arizona every Saturday morning and offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally made products, and local services.  The mission of the Gilbert Farmers Market: “…promote local sustainability, healthy eating and green living practices among the Town of Gilbert and it’s surrounding areas. As well as educating the public about local food by providing them with a gathering place every Saturday, year-round.”

     The new summer hours will make it easy for you and your dog to pop in before the heat!  Vendor booths offer shade, and some have water available for your dog to cool off.  Look out for the LOSE THE LEASH booth at upcoming Farmers Markets this year.  LOSE THE LEASH dog trainers on site providing dog training demonstrations, and answering dog training questions to atendees.

For more information, checkout www.GilbertFarmersMarket.com.  You can also follow Gilbert Farmers Market on Facebook and Twitter!

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