How to Help Your Family Avoid Dog Bites Dangerous Puppy Love
According to research from the American Veterinary Medical Association, 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year, and almost 20% of those who are bitten require medical attention. But what’s most alarming is that the majority of these victims are children, and they’re the most likely to require serious medical attention. Educating your children about how to treat dogs is the best way to help keep your kids safe. Here are three important things to communicate. No. 1: Approach a dog by not approaching at all.
the dog to perceive you as a threat. Let the dog approach you and decide how much space it wants. No. 2: Not all dogs want to be pet. While some dogs are humans’ best friends, others don’t trust humans easily and instead rely on their survival instincts. So when approaching a dog you don’t know yet, never pet it without its owner’s permission. Also, make sure the dog is comfortable with you before you attempt to touch it. Often,
letting a dog sniff your hand or giving it food first will help. And if you’re raising a puppy, make sure you include healthy socialization in the dog’s routine, whether it’s playtime with people or other dogs, to help it become accustomed to interacting with others. No. 3: Learn dog body language. If a dog isn’t looking at you or is repeatedly yawning or scratching itself, it’s likely that it wants its own space. When a dog lowers its ears and tucks its tail between its legs, these are tell-tale signs that it feels anxious and threatened by your approach. If the dog seems friendly and excited to meet you, it’ll often show its belly or clamor at your feet and raise its paw to your leg. Educating yourself and your kids can go a long way toward keeping everyone safe and developing happy memories with the puppies in their lives. Stay safe!
Don’t make eye contact. Instead, when interacting with a new dog, stand near it and let it approach you and sniff your clothing. Avoid common mistakes like leaning over the dog, putting your hand in front of its face, or kissing and hugging its face, which may lead
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Springtime CACIO E PEPE Nothing is more comforting than a big bowl of cacio e pepe, which is Italian for cheese and pepper. This dish combines a wholesome flavor profile with fresh, seasonal ingredients to satisfy any craving.
Our first schnauzer was Yuki (Japanese for “snow” because she was white), a great dog who really helped us fall in love with the breed. Not long after we got Yuki, the breeder had another puppy she couldn’t find a home for. Somehow, my wife convinced me to let this puppy come live with us “just for the weekend” to learn how to socialize, and that’s how we got Blossom, who’s still living with us. Talk about a long weekend. After Yuki passed away, we got another dog, Boomer, to keep Blossom company. However by that time, Blossom was already an old lady who just wanted to chill, and Boomer was a rambunctious puppy who wanted to play. So our only option was to get another puppy so that Boomer had someone to play with. That’s how Bentley joined the pack. (Notice the three B’s? Blossom, Boomer, and Bentley.) Having three dogs running around can be a bit wild, but it’s fun. They’re good pups, and I love having dogs around because they bring good energy, and quite frankly, I appreciate the unconditional love. Dogs are so happy-go-lucky, and they’re always excited to run up and greet you when you come through the door. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life, it’s that no day is truly bad when you have a dog waiting for you at home. -David Brauns
Ingredients • 6 oz multigrain spaghetti • 8 oz fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 cup baby arugula
• 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp lemon zest
Directions 1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. In a large pot, cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water before draining and put spaghetti in a covered pot to keep warm. 3. Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with foil and toss in asparagus and olive oil.
4. Cook asparagus for 5–7 minutes and sprinkle with lemon zest. 5. Add 3/4 cup of the reserved water, Parmesan cheese, and pepper to the spaghetti. Stir until creamy. 6. Toss in asparagus and arugula before serving.
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