INTERNET LINKS TO DOG BITE PREVENTION INFO:
"Does
He Bite?" Coloring & Activity book
FREE! -the complete coloring book is available for you to copy
directly from the net! Presented by the American Dog Owners Association, Inc.,
which was established in 1970 by responsible dog owners to help people reach
their full potential as companions and owners of that remarkable animal, the
dog. The A.D.O.A., through its Educational Fund, proudly sponsors the combined
efforts of author Peggy Moran (formerly Peggy Pachl), a specialist in dog behavior
and Online Editor, Dog World magazine, and artist Mary Lenehen in producing
this book. The nine principles of positive interaction between dogs and children
presented in this coloring book make it an important tool for teaching safety
to all young children, whether or not they own dogs.
Further information about American Dog Owners Association Educational Fund can be obtained from the Fund at 1654 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton, NY 12033.
Fido
- Friend or Foe? / Don't Worry. They Won't Bite"
American Veterinary Medical Association / State Farm Insurance campaign - Brochure/posters
entitled "Don't worry, they won't bite ..." This brochure was created through
a cooperative effort by State Farm and the AVMA. In addition, independent of
the AVMA, State Farm and the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
have collaborated on an activity/coloringbook, "Fido! Friend or Foe?" about
the do's and don'ts of dog safety.
For free copies of the brochure, poster, and activities book call toll-free 1-877-254-FIDO. Or visit the State Farm website at http://www.statefarm.com/kidstuf/dogbite.htm for an online order form.
Stay Bite Free!
HSUS - Humane Society of the United States - excellent info -
great website - Kid Safety tips/coloring sheet The Humane Society of the United
States, 2100 L St, NW, Washington, DC 20037 "May I pet the dog?" - ASPCA View
at: http://world.ase.com/spca/bite-2.html courtesy of the ASPCA, American Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
The ASPCA will provide this worksheet to groups, contact them through their web site at: http://www.aspca.org, or call (212) 876-7700.
National
Center for Injury Prevention & Control
NCIPC Bibliography of Articles on Dog Bites .... national research and data,
download published articles and reports with statistics.