This .pdf document goes hand in hand with the Bite Scale and will give you some much needed perpective regarding dog bites.  Please be sure to also download the Bite Scale Document.
 
The Bite Scale and this Perspective was developed by Dr. Ian Dunbar as a tool for objectively assessing the severity of dog bites, because dog bites can be scary and emotional events and the descriptions provided by victims and witnesses can vary dramatically.
 
A dog’s previous behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. Dogs that have inflicted a serious bite may do so again and should be managed accordingly.
 
The Bite Scale is such a valuable tool because dog bite incidents can be so scary and so subjective. It's essential that you can tell the difference between behavior that is scary and totally inappropriate, but ultimately safe and resolvable; as opposed to behavior that is truly dangerous and in need of immediate professional help and strict safety management.
 
 
The Bite Scale and this Bite Scale Perspective will help you understand the prognosis for a dog that has bitten.