Handling
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Everyone needs to learn how to behave
around dogs, especially children. Dogs are said to be man's best
friend, but they do have the capacity to bite, and unfortunately
children are sometimes the ones to get bitten. This can be avoided by
some basic safety information.
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Basic
Behavior:
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Always ask the owner's permission before
petting a dog.
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Do not tease a dog.
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Do not put your hand through a fence to
pet a dog.
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Never approach an unfamiliar dog.
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Do not approach a dog that is eating,
sleeping, or caring for puppies.
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Approach dogs slowly and carefully,
allowing them to sniff you first.
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Do not make loud noises around dogs.
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Do not play with dogs unless supervised
by an adult.
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Stay away from stray dogs.
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If you are
attacked or threatened by a dog:
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Try to stand still and be calm. (Do not
scream and run).
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Give the dog a book or backpack to chew
on.
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Cover your head, neck, and face.
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Slowly back away. Do not turn your back
on the dog.
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Avoid direct eye contact.
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If you fall down or are knocked over,
curl into a ball, cover your head, and lie still.
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If you are bitten:
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Tell your parents immediately.
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Get medical treatment if necessary.
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Report all dog bites to Animal Control.
Try to include as much information as possible
about the description of the dog, location, and where it might
live.
Most dog bites are avoidable.
By knowing how to behave around dogs,
you can help keep dogs man's best friend.
Go
here to learn about Working Dogs
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