A media event held on July 7 by The Winnipeg Humane Society, the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba Hydro and Canada Post reminded everyone to keep our service workers, such as our postmen and meter-readers, safe and sound from dog bites.
In 2009, almost 250 dog bites were reported in Winnipeg. This number can seem quite intimidating to workers who are required to enter your property on a regular basis, often when you're not around.
Dogs that have bitten someone are required to be quarantined for 10 days to watch for rabies. This can cost a pretty penny at $22 a day in addition to a minimum of a $350 fine.
Properly socializing your dog so that he or she is used to being around people will help prevent aggressive attacks or even rough play that can go wrong. Winnipeg has a number of dog parks where you're dog can play and socialize with people and dogs and interacting with friends and family often will also be very helpful.
Read the news story from the Winnipeg Free Press or the Winnipeg Sun.
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