Studies find that teenagers are well informed about the risks of tobacco, but they also think that smoking is cool, that they themselves will be safe from harm, and that smoking projects a positive image to their peers. 1  So, the symbolic meaning of smoking overrides that actual facts regarding smoking and risk.
Alternatively, it represents a deterioration of your instincts. To dream that a dog bites your on the leg, suggests that you have lost your ability to balance aspects of your life. You may be hesitant in approaching a new situation or have no desire to move forward with your goals.
Puncture Wounds From Dog Bites. 1  Puncture wounds are prone to infection, and the risk of infection is even greater if the injury was caused by a dog bite. If infection sets in, the complications can be life-threatening. 2  They can lead to serious nerve damage that affects many parts of your day-to-day life.