The Surprise Bite Myth

When someone says a dog "bit out of nowhere," they usually mean they missed the warnings.

Most people only catch the loud signals — the growl and the bite. The quiet ones slip right past. A dog licking its lips while a child leans in is not being sweet. It is stressed and asking for room. Ignore that whisper and the dog has no choice but to turn up the volume. The next rung is closer than you think.