Spend time with a dog before taking it into your
house.
Use caution in introducing a dog or puppy into a
home where there's an infant or toddler.
Be sensitive to cues that a child is fearful
around a dog and, if so, delay acquiring a dog.
Spay or neuter virtually all dogs. This frequently
reduces aggressive tendencies.
Never leave young children alone with any dog.
Teach your dog submissive behavior. Examples,
rolling over to expose abdomen, relinquishing food without growling. Immediately Seek
Professional advice, from verinarians. animal behaviorists or responsible breeders, if
your dog develops aggressive or un desirable behavior. Do not play aggressive games with
your dog, such as wrestling.
Never approach an unfamiliar dog.
Never run from a dog and scream.
Remain motionless when approached by an unfamiliar
dog: "be still like a tree."
If knocked down by a dog, roll into a ball and
"be still like a log."
Avoid direct eye contact with a dog.
Do not disturb a dog who is sleeping, eating or
caring for puppies.
Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and
sniff you first.
