Human language - vs. - dog language
The "stick out your hand" myth
How to approach a strange dog
Always ask owner FIRST
Sideways approach
Don't lean over the dog
Let the dog approach you if it shows any sign of shyness
Don't approach to pet over the top of its head
How to behave around a dog one doesn't know
Don't make direct eye contact
Don't make abrupt moves/ Don't run away abruptly
What to do if a dog growls
Don't make eye contact
Back off slowly, with eyes averted (NO direct eye contact)
Get something between you and the dog (fence, gate, car...)
What to do/what not to do if a dog attacks
Protect head, neck and face with arms
Protect belly by curling up
LIE STILL
DON'T scream - unless there is eminent help that you know
will come if you do scream.
Don't try to outrun dog unless you are far enough away and
close enough to a safe place such as car, house, tree..
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