Description

A child should be trained on how to behave around dogs in order to avoid an attack or to prevent serious injury if attacked.


 

Points to stress:

(1) Never approach an unfamiliar dog.

(2) Never run from a dog and never scream.

(3) Remain motionless when approached by an unfamiliar dog.

(4) If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and lie very still.

(5) Never play with a dog unless supervised by an adult.

(6) Do not play aggressive games like wrestling with a dog.

(7) Report any stray dogs or dogs behaving strangely to an adult.

(8) Avoid direct eye contact with a dog.

(9) Do not disturb a dog who is sleeping, eating or caring for puppies.

(10) Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff you first.

(11) If bitten, report the bite to an adult immediately.

 


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