Dogs are incredible pets for millions of people. They offer companionship and bring happiness to their owner’s lives. While they are furry friends for millions, there are plenty of people who aren’t a fan of dogs, and they have good reason. 4.5 million citizens in the United States are bitten by dogs every year, with young children suffering the most.

Van Sant Law has created a short infographic detailing the many reasons why a dog may bite a human, as well as what you can do to prevent and avoid it from happening to you and those around you.

To read more on how to protect yourself in the presence of dogs, please see the accompanying guide.

Infographic courtesy of Van Sant Law, home to Atlanta’s injury attorneys