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AKC-Canine
Safety Tips for Kids
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Canine Safety Tips
for Kids
Reprinted from AKC
Newsletter
Children and dogs go
together like peanut
butter and jelly.
Children's best
friends are often
their family pets,
and their first
confidants and
playmates may have
four legs. Since
dogs are an
important aspect of
children's lives,
the American Kennel
Club believes every
child should be
taught how to behave
safely around dogs.
All dog owners
should properly
obedience train and
socialize their
dogs. From an early
age, dogs should be
well-socialized with
other dogs and with
a variety of people,
including children.
Trained, obedient,
socialized dogs are
less likely to
growl, bite, or
become threatened
around small
children.
Children who learn
to treat all dogs
with care,
consideration, and
respect and who
learn how to steer
clear of potentially
dangerous situations
will be safer around
dogs.
- Always ask a
dog's owner if
you may pet the
dog. Some dogs
shouldn't be
touched. He may
be "on duty" as
an assistance or
service dog, or
he may be
injured, ill, or
afraid of
children.
- Approach a
dog from the
front or side -
not from behind.
Hold your hands
low and speak
softly. Do not
surprise a dog,
force him into a
corner, wave
your hands in
the air or
scream at her.
- If there's
one place a dog
may get
defensive, it's
at the food
dish. Your dog
should not growl
when you get
near his dish,
but don't
interfere when a
dog is eating.
- Some dogs
are very
protective of
their balls or
chew toys. Never
take a bone or
toy from a dog's
mouth unless
he's trained to
drop it or give
it to you.
- Avoid
teasing, rough
wrestling, or
tug-of-war
games. Dogs may
get too
enthusiastic in
these sorts of
games and forget
you are not a
dog. Fetch,
frisbee,
agility, and
flyball are
better outlets
for your dog's
energy.
- Respect a
dog's space.
Dogs naturally
defend their
territories. Do
not stick your
hand inside a
strange dog's
pen or car
window. A dog
may feel afraid
and may react to
protect himself
or his
territory.
- Never try to
break up a
dogfight. While
most fights end
quickly, call an
adult for help.
Trying to
separate
fighting dogs or
yelling at them
may make them
more excited,
and they might
turn on you or
accidentally
bite you.
- Observe
canine body
language. Beware
of a dog that is
barking,
growling, or
showing his
teeth. Stay away
if his ears are
back, tail is
up, or his hair
is standing up
on his back. Say
"NO" firmly and
slowly walk away
with your arms
by your side. Do
not scream,
stare into his
eyes, or run
away.
- Tell your
friends what you
know. When
friends come to
your house,
introduce them
to your dog and
explain the
house rules.
- Share your
knowledge. The
more everyone
knows about
dogs, the better
world it will be
for dogs and
people.
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Quality Working German Shepherd Dogs
Roy,
WA. (United States)
+1.253.843.1123 PST
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