wgn's ana belaval is joined by a dog trainer offering tips to know when our four legged friend must bealone i am outside the studio with amber from animal intuitions. we are talking about being safe around every dog including your family dog, because according to amber, it can bite you too ... >>yes your family dog absolutely can bite you. anything with a mouth can bite you. however, there are some good things to keep in mind when you are with her family dog at home ... you need to leave it alone and give it some quiet time ... they may be less likely to have issues with you where they would want to bite you. >>for example eating. >>here they are enjoying a nice meal, so leave them alone. do not interact with them. don't hold the food bowl or pat them. move away let them eat and enjoy their meal. >>resting >>if your dog is lying down or resting ... allow them to. if they're in their crate don't stick your finger in the crate. if they're on their bed let them enjoy their down time. and finally if they are enjoying an afternoon snack, if they have m bone or something they are preoccupied