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Keeping Yourself Safe
Around Dogs
Here are a few simple
guidelines you should follow to protect yourself from dog bites.
Treat dogs and other animals with
respect.
That includes never, ever making a dog growl, bark, lunge, or otherwise
act
aggressive. Don’t chase dogs or encourage them to
chase you.
Dogs don’t know
limits and playtime could get too rough.
Avoid strange dogs.
Some dogs bite out of fear. If they don’t know you they might bite
to protect themselves or their territory. Never go onto someone else’s
property or approach a strange animal to pet him.
Ask before petting a neighbor’s
dog—even if you know the dog well.
The
dog could have an injury and your gentle pat on that exact spot could hurt
or startle him, causing him to bite.
Don’t run and scream around dogs.
Quick movements and high-pitched squeals can frighten or over-excite a dog,
causing him to bite.
Respect a dog’s privacy.
Never bother a dog when he’s eating or in his crate, special room, or
favorite spot in the house.
Don’t stare at a dog.
To dogs, staring is a threat and they may react aggressively
towards you.
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