Safety Rules to Prevent Dog Bites
Teach kids to:
- Stay out of a dog’s personal space, especially when the dog is eating or sleeping
- Avoid putting his or her face close to a dog’s face; that means no hugging or kissing
- Never approach a strange dog without the owner’s permission and always get permission before petting any dog
- Never reach through a fence or car window to pet a dog, even if you know the dog
- Leave dogs alone when they have puppies
- Never scream at or run from a dog as this can scare or upset it
- Always let a dog sniff you before you pet it
- When touching a dog, gently stroke its side or back; do not pat it on the head or tail
- Make sure a dog knows when you are approaching so that you do not startle or scare it
- Never distract a service dog, he is doing an important job for his handler and should not be touched
- Treat dogs and other animals with respect
Recognize when a dog may be showing signs of fear or anxiety
Know the signs of fear or aggression.
Supervise all interactions between dogs and children and be sure that both adult and child know the dog signs that indicate fear or anxiety. Should you see any of these signs, stop interactions between the child and the dog immediately.
- Growling, snarling or barking
- Nose pulled back and wrinkled
- Lips drawn back
- Teeth bared
- Hair sticking up along its back
- Ears laid back
- Body appears tense and rigid
Need Additional Information?
- Dog Bite Prevention from the ASPCA
- Dog Safety: Staying Safe Around Dogs
- A Complete Guide to Staying Safe Around Dogs
- Find blogs related to Dog Bites
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