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  • What happens if you get approached by a strange dog

    From Matt Munson@1:218/109 to All on Wed Jun 22 08:48:10 2011


    OMAHA, NE ~ A 12 year old boy suffered bite wounds to the leg when a Rottweiler broke free from his restraints. I stress the importance of how to react when an unfamiliar dog is running towards you.
    PLEASE teach this to your children if you have not already done so, hopefully this will prevent anyone getting bitten and save the dog from euthanization as
    this dog has been seized by the Humane Society and deemed "dangerous". Read todays news articles below.


    If Approached by a Stray Dog.Be a Tree!

    Trees are boring to dogs. Be a Tree and a dog will just sniff and then go away.
    When was the last time you saw a dog chasing a tree?

    Be a tree in any of these situations:

    A strange dog comes near you (even if he seems friendly).
    Any dog is making you feel uncomfortable, worried or scared.
    A dog is chasing you.
    Your own or a friend's dog is acting too frisky or excited.

    If Knocked Over by a Stray Dog.Be a Rock!

    If a dog does happen to jump, just stand still until he gives up. If he knocks
    you
    over, curl up on your tummy with your hands over the back of your neck and be still like a rock until he goes away.


    nice info to share from little heart animal abuse awareness for kids

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