This virtual Reality Dog Can Help Prevent Dog Bites

Researchers have developed a virtual dog that can soon be used as an educational tool to help prevent dog bites. Using the virtual reality (VR) experience, adults and children can recognise specific behaviours displayed by dogs.

The experience would help them approach and interact with dogs displaying signs of aggression, in a safe and controlled way.

The body language and detail shown in the virtual environment was both realistic and a truthful reflection of the real-world canine behaviour, said animal behaviour researchers, from the University of Liverpool in the UK.