Dog safety tips for parents
Parents should teach their children the following basic dog safety tips, and review these tips with your children on a regular basis:
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Never approach an unfamiliar dog.
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Never run away from a dog and scream. The dog's natural instinct is to chase. You should teach your child to "stay still like a tree," with hands at the child's sides. The child should not make eye contact with the dog or speak to the dog. The child should just "stay still like a tree" until the dog goes away.
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When approached by an unfamiliar dog, "stay still like a tree."
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If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball, keep quiet, don't look at the dog, and "stay still like a log."
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Always avoid direct eye contact with a dog.
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Never play with a dog unless an adult is present.
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Immediately report stray dogs or dogs who are displaying unusual behavior to an adult.
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Never disturb a dog who is sleeping, eating, or tending to puppies.
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Before petting a dog, let the dog see and sniff you first.
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If bitten, immediately report the bite to an adult.
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