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In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura discusses dog bite prevention, dog body language, and practical safety strategies for National Dog Bite Prevention Month.

Dog bites are often preventable when pet parents and the public understand why dogs bite, how dogs communicate discomfort, and what early warning signs look like before escalation occurs. Bites are not simply a breed issue. They are often related to fear, stress, pain, anxiety, poor handling, unsafe greetings, resource guarding, over-arousal, or people missing the dog’s body language.

Topics covered include:

• Why dogs bite
• Why dog bite prevention starts with body language awareness
• Early warning signs before a growl, snap, or bite
• Why fear, stress, pain, anxiety, and over-arousal can increase bite risk
• Why children are at higher risk for dog bites
• Why breed alone does not explain bite risk
• Why “let the dog sniff your hand” is not always safe advice
• How to greet unfamiliar dogs more safely
• Why you should always ask the pet parent before interacting with a dog
• How to teach children safer behavior around dogs
• Why socialization and positive reinforcement training matter
• When to seek professional help for aggression, reactivity, or bite history

Will also explains why responsible bite prevention is not about blaming dogs or pet parents. It is about education, safety, early intervention, humane training, and understanding what dogs are communicating before they feel the need to escalate.

This episode is especially helpful for pet parents, families with children, dog trainers, veterinary professionals, shelter and rescue workers, and anyone who interacts with dogs in homes, neighborhoods, parks, or public spaces.

Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, is a certified dog behaviorist and founder of Phoenix Dog Training, specializing in dog aggression, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, fears, phobias, resource guarding, dogs fighting in the home, and complex canine behavior problems.

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