Most home-owners also include a pet as part of their family. Majority of families own a dog for a pet.
There are approximately 7.4 million cases of dog bites every year. Homeowners and renters insurance policies includes in their policies coverage for dog-bite liability. They advise pet owners to have their dogs sprayed or neutered to lessen the risk that the dog will bite.
It is best to have your dog socialize with other animals and people while it is still a puppy so that it will know how to act around a crowd. When playing with your dog, it is advisable to play non-aggressive games like fetch will encourage appropriate behavior.