Denver TV stations are finding a variety of ways to follow up the dog-bite story that lately has been at the center of a journalistic debate.

In light of the accident involving anchor Kyle Dyer, who suffered a serious dog bite while on-air in the studio, 9News will run five segments next week, Monday-Friday, during the 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on channels 9 and 20, with educational tips to help people understand dog behavior.

9News reporter Kevin Torres will demonstrate, with an assist from his own Jack Russell Terrier, Pickles.

Torres will take pointers from Suzanne Hetts, of Animal Behavior Associates in Littleton, who has worked with veterinarians at CSU.

Topics to be covered are dog behaviors with other dogs, dogs and interactions with children, how to approach a dog, the leash effect, and how to determine offensive vs. defensive behavior in dogs.

The station had an animal behavior expert talk to the staff for an hour after the accident, and the questions prompted this series.

“We have wanted to be transparent about Kyle from the beginning,” Torres said, noting the report will include an update on Dyer’s condition.

KUSA has not rebroadcast the complete footage of the accident, editing the final disturbing images out of its coverage. Only KDVR has repeatedly run the accident footage. The current ratings sweeps period concludes Feb. 29.

Joanne Ostrow: 303-954-1830 or jostrow@denverpost.com