• Always ask permission to approach and touch a dog.
  • Never approach a dog without permission.
  • Some dogs are working dogs and cannot be touched while they are working.  Some dogs do not like to be touched.
  • Never approach a dog that is not with a person or one that is injured.
  • Dogs are unpredictable when injured and may bite.  Get an adult or someone trained to assist with and injured or abandoned animal.
  • Never chase or tease a dog.
  • Dogs do not like this and it is not a nice thing to do.
  • NEVER try to take a dog’s toy away.
  • They might try to protect their toy by biting.
  • Never reach through a fence to pet a dog.
  • This is their territory and they may try to protect their home by biting.
  • Be careful around a mother dog.
  • She loves her puppies and will protect them if she thinks they are going to be harmed.
  • Never make loud noises around dogs.
  • This may startle or scare them.
  • Never bother a dog when he or she is eating.
  • They may try to protect their food by biting.
  • Never put your hand between two dogs.
  • Dogs play with other dogs by nipping.  If they are fighting they will probably bite.  DO NOT put your hand where it will get bit.
  • Always approach dogs slowly and carefully from the side.
  • Dogs don’t like sudden movements.
  • Never approach a dog from the rear.
  • This may scare them or they may feel threatened and may bite out of instinct.
  • Be kind and respectful to all animals.