Experts highlight dog bite prevention: 'Kids understand English way easier than a dog'

TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — As we enter the summer months, there has been an increase in dog bites in children. McLane Children's Hospital talks about the rise in bites, and Alpha Leader K9 in Temple shows us ways to prevent this from happening.

According to the National Institutes of Health, kids have an estimated 50% chance of sustaining a dog bite in their lifetime.

80% of the bites involving kids happen in the head and neck area.

Alpha Leader K9 in Temple says the training with dogs interacting with children and adults starts at home.

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Bryce Geeslin with McLane Children’s Hospital talked to me about the recent uptick in dog bites in children. According to the National Institutes of Health, kids have an estimated 50% chance of sustaining a dog bite in their lifetime