[Animal News]Dogs are life. There is etiquette between people, and people should also have etiquette toward dogs. Recently, a child was bitten due to inappropriate touching of a dog. Dog behavior expert Eddie Choi said that when facing strange dogs, you should not touch them directly and keep your distance. He proposed 6 things to pay attention to when facing strange dogs. The key points are to respect the dog and make the dog not feel threatened.
Eddie Choi said in an interview with this newspaper that most dogs will send out warning signals before they feel threatened and attack, such as barking in a low voice, the hair on their nose and back will stand up, and they will even show their teeth and growl. . However, as long as you learn how to get along with your dog, you can avoid frightening your dog and causing him to defend himself.
He proposed 6 key points for dealing with strange dogs:
Do not walk directly next to the dog, and keep at least 2 dog body distances.
If the dog has an owner, you should first ask the prospective dog owner if they can greet the dog. If the other party answers that they cannot, respect the dog and its owner.
If you want to get close to a dog, you should first let the dog approach you, and keep your hands by your side. You should not extend your palms close to the dog’s nose to let the dog smell it. For some unfriendly or nervous dogs, , this behavior of reaching to the nose is a threat.
You should not greet the dog head-on. You should turn sideways, lower your body slightly, ask the owner the name of the dog, and then call him gently. If the dog does not feel threatened, he will take the initiative to approach.
Be gentle when touching your dog. Do not try to hug your dog or touch the top of your dog’s head. Doing so will make your dog feel threatened. Most dogs prefer to be touched on the side or back of their face.
When children feel uneasy when encountering a more enthusiastic dog, adults should teach them to put their hands on their chests and stand with their backs facing the dog to minimize irritation to the dog.
Eddie Choi reminds that even if the dog accepts being touched, it should not be kept for too long and the dog should be respected.
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2024-01-06 08:38:05
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