Every year, almost 5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States, and most of those victims are children. The good news is that most dog bites can be prevented if people, especially children, learn how to be safe around dogs. The Minnesota Dog Bite Prevention Program was designed by the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association in cooperation with the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. The program is taught by veterinarians, or certified veterinary technicians who come to your child's school or youth group.
Children will learn how to:
- Safely approach and pet a dog
- What is "safe" and "unsafe" around a dog
- Basic dog body language (for older children)
- How to STAND LIKE A TREE or LIE LIKE A LOG if a strange dog runs up to you
To get the names of local certified Dog Bite Prevention program veterinarians or certified veterinary technicians to contact and schedule one to come to your school or youth group. Please email or call Lisa at the MVMA office. (651) 645-7533 or lisao@mvma.org.
Upcoming Dog Bite Prevention Training will be held:
March 14, 2012
Dog Bite Prevention Training 7-8pm. AEVS/Blue Pearl, Blaine location. All Members of your veterinary team are invited. 1 CE credit. Sponsored by Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Service and Blue Pearl Referral Hospital. RSVP to Erin: 763-754-5000.
March 21, 2012
Dog Bite Prevention Training 7-8pm. AEVS/Blue Pearl, Eden Prairie location. All Members of your veterinary team are invited. 1 CE credit. Sponsored by Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Service and Blue Pearl Referral Hospital. RSVP to Stacy: 952-942-8272.
All Veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technicians are invited to attend these FREE training sessions to become a Certified Dog Bite Prevention Program Instructor. Attendees receive 1 CE credit. Please call the MVMA office at (651) 645-7533 to register.
Attention Dog Bite Prevention Trainees: After you have attended the Dog Bite Prevention Training - to reserve the Dog Bite Prevention Poster or to receive Dog Bite Prevention Instruction materials online, please email Lisa at lisao@mvma.org or call (651) 645-7533.
