Dog bite prevention through education and dog bite victim support
04/23/2025
Please scroll down to read this entire important message from Magnolia Dog Training & Behaviour ⬇️
If your dog has shown any fear or aggression around children, that is a red flag — not a “they’ll get over it” moment. It’s your responsibility to protect both the dog and the child and to educate yourself on the natural behaviours and body language of the animal you're choosing to bring into your home.
We need to stop normalizing outdated advice. Too many vets, breeders, groomers and other "pro's" in the industry are still recommending trainers who rely on punishment, prong collars, e-collars, and “alpha” thinking — methods that suppress behaviour instead of solving the problem. Fear doesn’t get better with fear. It gets worse. Until someone gets hurt.
We can do better.
We must do better.
✅ Teach kids body language and boundaries
✅ Give dogs space and consent
✅ Use modern, ethical training methods rooted in science
✅ Ask for help before it’s too late
Because one bite can change everything. For the child. For the dog. And for you.
