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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.

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Dog Safety Guidelines for Kids