Bulli Ray Newsletter
 Occupational Dog Bite Safety
                                                                                                                 September 2008
Safety Tip Of The Month:
Remember! A dog will bite the first thing he comes too. Always have something to put between you and the dog. A Dog Baton or Umbrella work very well. Just make sure you carry your personal protection device at all times. Make it part of your daily routine.
In This Issue
Featured Article
Experts agree that the solution is education
Breed of the Month / Anatolian Shepherd
According to the Centers for Disease Control
Train the Trainer Conference November 4th - 7th 2008 Deadline for registration
 Your dog's bite could bankrupt you.
What if your pet attacked someone, you could owe tens of thousands of dollars or more and your insurer might not pay up. You could even land in jail.
 
By Liz Pulliam Weston
 
The Santa Rosa, Calif., case was horrifying: A 90-pound American bulldog attacked a woman walking her own dog to a school bus stop to meet her children, biting off her nose.
The bulldog's owner insisted the animal had never bitten anyone or even behaved aggressively the previous times it had escaped from her yard. That didn't do much to sway the judge.
The owner was sentenced to four months in jail and 100 hours of community service.
The victim, who endured several surgeries to rebuild her face, was later awarded $900,000 in a civil settlement. Her husband and children were awarded $33,000 each, for a total settlement of $1 million -- the upper limit of the dog owner's insurance policy.
Clearly, this was a severe case, both in the intensity of the attack and in the consequences for everyone concerned -- including the bulldog, which was euthanized.

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The experts agree that the solution is education!

 However, despite the fact that more than half of the seriously injured dog bite victims are children and that statistics report that more than half of all children will be bitten by a dog by age 12, schools do not teach dog safety.
 
It is up to parents/adults to teach children what they can do and must not do around dogs. Adults & children need to know how to read the danger signs from a dog and what situations must always be avoided, like going into a neighbor's backyard where there is a dog.
Also, it's up to the employer to keep employee's safe at work.
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Breed of the Month

 
Anatolian Shepherd
 
(Is also known as: Coban Kopegi, Kangal Dog, Kara bas, Karabash Dog)
 
Weight (M): 110 - 150 lb
Weight (F): 80 - 120 lb

 The Anatolian Shepherd's appearance clearly reflects its vocation as a guardian; the breed is large (categorized as giant), strong and fast. The Anatolian Shepherd has an intelligent expression and wide-set, dark brown, almond-shaped eyes. The ears are approximately four to six inches in length, V-shaped, rounded at the tips and rest on the sides of head. The muzzle has a sturdy, strong appearance and the nose is either brown or entirely black. The Anatolian Shepherd's body is powerful, with an arch in the back above the loin, sturdy legs, and a long, high set tail that is often carried in a "wheel" shape. The dog has a thick, soft undercoat and an outer coat that is either short and smooth or long and rough, with the hair being longer around the mane and neck. The coat can be of any color, but fawn with a black mask is most common.

The Anatolian Shepherd is an observant, intelligent and calm breed ready to protect what it perceives as its flock. Bred for livestock protection, the Anatolian Shepherd is naturally territorial and can serve as a courageous guardian. These dogs may act reserved in the presence of strangers or in unfamiliar places. The Anatolian Shepherd's large size coupled with its independent and sometimes obstinate personality can sometimes make training a daunting task; this dog is therefore recommended for experienced dog owners only.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Veterinary Medical Association:
 
Every 40 seconds someone in the United States seeks medical attention for a dog bite-related injury.
 
Dog attacks cause 4.5 million injuries annually, 800,000 of which require medical attention.
 
At least 25 different breeds of dogs have been involved in the 238 dog bite-related fatalities in the United States.
 
24% of human deaths involve unrestrained dogs off of their owners' property.
 
58% of human deaths involved unrestrained dogs on their owners' property.
for your readers.
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Train the Trainer Conference November 4th - 7th 2008 
 
Deadline for registration is October 3rd 2008

Registration Fee:  $1850 
Don't just Read about it - Experience it!  

Dog Bite Safety Certification (ODBS) for in-house safety leaders. 

Attendees will receive: 
 
3 1/2 Days intensive training Breed Information Breed Identification
Canine Behavior & Drives
Site Evaluations
Self protection techniques
Safety products training
Training Curriculum & Training Models
ODBS Policies & Procedures
Entertainment at training facility Dog Bite Safety Video (20 minutes)
Occupational Dog Bite Safety Facilitator's Guide
Occupational Dog Bite Safety Participant's Handbook
Trainer Presentation Tips
Training Basics:  Team building exercises, training methods, training tools that work
Personality profiling
Understanding the Importance of Customer Service
Certification Test 
Course Completion Certification

Recertification class: $1250.00

Final agenda will be out on October 10th 2008 
 
Class assignments will follow.
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Having problems with your employee's understanding what to do around aggressive dog's?  If so, please contact us we can help.  
 
Sincerely,

Cynthia Ballenger
Bulli Ray Enterprises