A dog groomer says owners should "set boundaries" with their pets to help keep their children and family safe. Stephanie Zikmann, 31, said that the rise in dog attacks has left her fearful and she wants to educate people on how to safely interact with their pets.
Stephanie said that dog owners should have a space in their homes for their dogs to relax alone and don't punish their pets for growling or showing their teeth. The groomer's comments come after there has been a 26% rise in dog bites since 2020 with 614 children being bitten by a dog between 2021 and 2022.
Stephanie said: "There have been so many dog attacks at the moment. I often deal with dogs that are branded as aggressive but what I have realised is that they aren't and just pick up on stress.
