In the wake of the tragic death of Jon Paul Massey in Liverpool in the early hours of Monday 30th November, Deed Not Breed and the Bull Breed Advisory Service urge dog owners to remain calm. 

If your dog has never shown any aggressive behaviour, it is unlikely to do so without warning.  All dogs have the potential to injure or kill a person but thankfully, serious incidents are extremely rare.

There is no need to panic and no need to abandon your dog. If you are at all concerned about your dogs behaviour, contact a vet or a qualified behaviourist in the first instance.

If you see a dog behaving dangerously in a public place, contact the police immediately.

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In the vast majority, if not all cases, a dog will give signs that he or she is about to bite. You, as a responsible dog owner should be aware of these signs and know how to react to them.

As owners of dogs of ANY breed, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety of both children and adults. 

If you are faced with the immediate threat of being bitten. STAND STILL. Back away slowly, avoiding direct eye contact with the animal. DO NOT RUN.
Do not corner the animal, make sudden and loud noises [such as screaming] or sudden movements.
Educate yourself and children. The majority of bites occur in the home and almost all can be avoided.
Do not allow children to stroke, prod or otherwise disturb a sleeping dog, one that is eating or caring for puppies.
Do not allow children to hug dogs around the neck, lean over [and therefore threaten] a dog, grab and pull ears, tails, fur etc.
Do not leave any dog unsupervised with any child, even your own. A dog can bite several times in a matter of seconds.

Deed Not Breed work alongside qualified behaviourists www.best-behaviour.com who have produced the following article relating to dog bites. Start reading below or read the full article > HERE <