Does your child get nervous around dogs?  Is yourchild afraid of dogs?  Does your child know how to use “good manners”around dogs?  In recognition of National Dog Bite Prevention Week in May,The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is offering a“Dog Bite Prevention Class” for children Saturday, May 20, 2006.  Theclass, which is designed to teach children proper ways to behave arounddogs, is free and will be offered twice during the day, at 10 a.m. andagain at 1 p.m. at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine.
Each year, dogs bite an estimated 4.5 million Americans.  Almost half thosevictims are children younger than 12 years old.  The dog bite problem islargely preventable and education is an important tool used to reduce theincidence of dog bites.
The class is designed for children ages 4-8.  There must be at least 1adult for every five children in attendance and space is limited.   Eachchild participating will receive a goodie bag and have his or her picturetaken with Rufus, a costumed dog that will help teach the class.Registrations are required and are now being accepted.  Call 865-974-5574to register or register on-line at www.vet.utk.edu/rufus .

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