Children seem to love dogs with a passion. They just need to learn to love dogs with some caution. Even the friendliest dogs can be uncomfortable with a child's quick movements and loud tone of voice.
So what's a child to do? In a nutshell: Speak quietly and move slowly around dogs, and follow these simple guidelines:
- Before petting someone's dog, ask the person's permission.
- Never sneak up on or pet a dog who is eating or sleeping.
- Never pet a dog who is playing with a toy.
- Never try to pet a dog who is in a car or behind a fence.
If a strange dog approaches, children should follow these tips:
- If you are walking, stop and stand still (like a tree) with your hands at your side.
- If you are playing on the ground, lie still on the ground (like a log) with your knees tucked into your stomach and your hands over your ears.
- Never, ever try to outrun a dog. Back away slowly from him instead.
2 comments:
What an excellent article. I love your site.
Namaste,
Suzann
Great post! If every parent would read it (and follow the advice!), I wonder how many dog bites could be avoided.
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