Tips on Teaching Your Kids About Dogs

#AlphaDogTraining #dogtrainingsaltlakecity Tips on Teaching Your Kids About Dogs Published by Alpha Dog Training https://www.alpha-dog-training-slc.com (801) 910-1700 The family dog is often not properly prepared for the arrival of a newborn resulting in the dog becoming isolated or rehomed. In recent years, the number of child dog bites has risen. Keep your baby safe by learning the warning signs to watch for when your dog is around your baby. Approximately one million dog bites occur every year in the United States – according to a study 60-70% of those involve children, boys are bitten more often than girls and a third of the dogs that attack children are owned by the family. A study that 87% of biting dogs are intact males and most dog bites occur in or near the victims home. Another study indicated that 70% of the children that were killed by dogs were under the age of 10 and 22% were under the age of one year with 7% being sleeping infants. What Parents Need to Teach Their Children 1. NEVER disturb any dog who is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies. 2. NEVER pet a dog, even your own, without letting him see and sniff you first. 3. Children must always ASK PERMISSION from the owner and their parents BEFORE petting any dog. I never allowed my children near strange dogs much less pet them. 4. If the owner cannot control the dog and have it SIT nicely for the child to pet, WALK AWAY. 5. NEVER approach a dog who is confined behind a fence, within a car, or on a chain. 6. NEVER TEASE any dog by poking at them through fences or car windows or reaching your arm through to pet them. 7. NEVER approach a strange dog you don't know or a dog who is not with his owner. 8. NEVER RUN away from a dog that is chasing you. STOP, STAND STILL, REMAIN CALM, ARMS AT YOUR SIDES, be quiet and DO NOT SCREAM. Walk away SLOWLY FACING THE DOG BUT NOT STARING AT its eyes. 9. If a dog attacks, "feed" him your jacket, a school book, a bicycle, or anything else that you can get between you and the dog. 10. If you are attacked, STOP, CURL UP IN A BALL LIKE A TURTLE, COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR ARMS AND HANDS. 11. Do not chase after dogs. 12. Do not scream and be loud around dog. 13. Children should not stare into the eyes of a dog. 14. If a dog starts to circle you - turn with it, don't let it get behind you. 15. If the dog shows aggressive behavior (barking or growling) put something between you and the dog - like a a chair. 16. Just because a dog wags its tail does not mean its friendly. 17. Always ask the owner of a dog if it is OK to pet their dog. 18. If you are in the area of a stray dog - leave that area. 19. If a dog approaches you remain calm and motionless. Keep your hands at your side. Speak with a soothing voice. 20. If a dog is injured do not touch or try and help it. Go get an adult. If you own any dog, but especially a dog that has had the smallest amount of aggression or protection training it is your moral and legal obligation to make sure that you do everything possible to ensure that your dog is never in a situation where it could bite a child.