Stockton Animal Shelter Friends
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be
judged by the way its animals are treated.“
–Mahatma Gandhi
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Dog Safety Guidelines for Kids
Start teaching your children the following safety guidelines regarding dogs when they are quite young, and continue reinforcing these precautions frequently.
- Never run up to a dog.
- Never attempt to touch a neighbor's dog through a fence.
- Never touch a dog that is growling, showing his teeth, or barking hysterically.
- Do not approach a dog without a grown-up's supervision.
- Always hold your hand out first and allow the dog to sniff your hand.
- Never grab at a dog.
- Don't approach a dog that is a watch dog, protecting his property.
- Never attempt to touch a dog that is eating or in possession of a bone or a treat of some sort.
- Never hurt the animal by pulling its tail or fur, for example.
- If the dog is leashed, ask the dog's owner permission to pet the dog first.
- Keep your face away from the dog's when approaching or playing with them.
- Don't make loud noises or sudden moves when approaching a dog. Speak softly to it.
- If a dog is chasing you, stop running, as this encourages him to chase you.
- Avoid eye contact with an aggressive dog, and back off slowly and non-threateningly.
- Do not touch, or attempt to touch, the animal's eyes.