As the weather warms up and people spend more time outdoors, the risk of encountering unfamiliar dogs and potential dog bite incidents tends to increase. Dogs are responsible for approximately 300 dog bite cases each year in the Seattle area (Seattle Animal Control), leading to more than $9 million in bite claims, according to the latest reports by the Northwest Insurance Council. Across the U.S., more than 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog each year. Sadly, between 30-50 people are killed by dogs annually, with 50 percent of dog bite fatalities represented by children aged 10 and under.
