Pet Safety Tips for Kids. Created by Patty And be sure to follow all of the safety tips! To pet a puppy or a kitten, you must ask an adult for permission. …
Pet Safety Tips for Kids
Created by Patty Letawsky
Get permission from the owner before you pet Rover
Many dogs are very friendly, but some dogs are not Make sure to ask the
owners if their dog is friendly and if its okay for you to pet the dog;
and make sure to also ask your own parent or guardian before you pet
somebody elses dog And be sure to follow all of the safety tips
To pet a puppy or a kitten, you must ask an adult for permission
It is also important to ask an adult before petting puppies or kittens,
especially when the mama dog or cat is present Mothers of almost any
animal are naturally protective of their babies
Petting under the chin is where youll begin
After you have received permission to pet a dog, you should pet the dog
under its chin or on its chest This way the dog can see where your hand
is and what you are doing Many dogs dont like to be petted on the top of
the head They might think you are trying to hurt or dominate them
A dog may sniff your hand in order to understand
A dogs sense of smell is much, much greater than our own Dogs use this
sense of smell when greeting and getting to know
newcomers If a dog
smells you to get to know you, let him sniff the back of your hand This
will keep your fingers out of the way as well as not threaten the dog
If a dog has a bone, you must leave him alone
If a dog has a snack, you must keep back
If a dog is eating or is chewing on a bone or other item, he/she might
think you are going to take it away, which could cause the dog to protect
what it has by growling, snapping or biting
Respecting their space can save your face
It is common sense to keep a respectable distance between a childs face
and the teeth of a dog or a cat, even if it is the family pet
If you run and shout, it can freak a dog out
The way you behave can influence the way a dog behaves If you scream,
shout, run or swing your arms or feet around dogs, they are more likely to
chase or attack you
A shy dog will think youre the bomb if your behavior is calm
Your behavior can influence the way any dog behaves, but shy or nervous
dogs can be even more affected by rambunctious children Being calm around
a shy dog can make them feel less nervous and more secure
Whether youre a girl or a boy, never tease or annoy
If you are teasing or annoying a dog or a cat, they
cant tell you in words
that they want you to stop; but they can tell you to stop by growling,
biting or scratching
Quiet and slow is the only way to go
If you are scared of a dog, do not run or scream It is safer to walk away
slowly and quietly As you calmly walk away, try not to stare into the
dogs eyes; or the dog might think you want to fight
Source:pbrc.net
