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Bite Prevention Pt. 3

• Learn the signs of a fearful dog.
• Teach children how to behave appropriately around dogs.
• Do not approach a dog while it is sleeping, eating, inured or caring for puppies.
• Respect a dogs’ personal space, don’t get in their faces.
• Human affection and Dog affection are not the same (staring, smiling, hugging, face to face) (Dr. Yin video)
• Do not run with, from or toward a dog. Predator instinct.
• Learn how to talk dog – several good resources, LOTS of bad ones. AVMA, Victoria Stillwell, Patricia McConnell, Jean Donaldson. Look for positive reinforcement and getting to the root of the problem. Avoid dominance training, punishment.
• Keep yourself out of harm’s way. Do not try to break up a dog fight with your body.
• Do not punish your dog if he bites, most are from fear and this makes it worse. You are also more likely to get bitten. Get a diagnosis for the biting and treat!
• Teach kids to act like a tree or a log.
• Learn to W A I T.
• W – wait to see if friendly, if off leash or alone, walk away.
• A – ask for permission to pet
• I – invite – let them come to you, don’t reach out
• T – touch gently on the body
• Talk to your veterinarian!
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• What is the best way to get my pet back if it gets lost on the road?
• Common sense and proper confinement/leash
• Make sure collar has your cell phone or veterinarian’s number, not your home phone.
• Get your pet microchipped and keep up on the special features and perks in the database.
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