The hustle and bustle of the holiday season leaves us all joyful, but also a little bit stressed out. Especially this year when decisions are being made about whether to see your loved ones and who it is safe to see and who it is not safe to see. Holiday stress is a real thing for us humans.
It is also quite a real thing for our pets as well. Dogs in particular face serious bouts of holiday stress this time of the year. Anyone who has a dog knows that they often experience similar feelings and emotions like humans. They get tired, they get sad, they get exuberant. Dogs are not just man’s best friend, they are a mirror image of their owners. That is why dogs can take on high stress levels during the holiday season.
While there may not be as much hustle and bustle during the holidays this year, if you are visiting anyone who has a dog that you are unfamiliar with, here are some strategies you can use to help alleviate the dogs stress levels and avoid experiencing a Connecticut dog bite injury;
- Give the dog some space. Crowding a dog, especially one that you do not know will cause their stress levels to rise.
- Avoid getting the dog riled up. While good intentioned, playing with an unfamiliar dog and getting him/her overly excited can lead to trouble when it comes to the dog turning aggressive.
- Don’t feed the dog. Giving a dog human food is one way to get them to become more aggressive with you which could lead to a bite.
Spending time with relatives and friends this holiday season may be a little bit different. You may have to visit outside and with masks on. However, some of the same challenges that would face you on any given holiday are still there and the risk of a Connecticut dog bite injury is one of them.
If you or a loved one were bitten by a dog and need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to review your case, contact our office immediately.
