As you’re out and about this summer, you’ll likely see more dogs and their owners out as well.   In order to minimize the chance of being on the receiving end of a dog bite, you should be aware of why a dog might bite in the first place.  Research shows that over half-a-million dog bites occur in Canada every year.   For more on dog bite prevention, listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.