CAMPBELLVILLE, ON, February 13, 2013 (Press-News.org) The truth is that most dog bites are to children, by the family dog or another dog known to the child. Hugs and kisses are a major cause of facial bites to children. Doggone Safe offers suggestions for safe ways to love your dog that the dog will appreciate.
Children (and adults too) often want to show love to dogs the way we show love to each other, through hugs and kisses. Dogs do not naturally understand this, or even enjoy it. Hugs and face-to-face contact can be very threatening to dogs. The dog may tolerate this for a while, but at some point may bite or snap to protect himself once he has exhausted all his means of more subtle warning. Some dogs do enjoy a hug from a special person, if it is on their terms and done with some extra scratching on the chest. Few, if any dogs enjoy hugs the way young children do this, which is to clasp around the neck and hang on. Parents should teach their children to avoid face-to-face contact with any dog (even their own dog) and to show love to the dog in ways other than hugging and kissing.
Doggone Safe offers the following suggestions for Valentine's Day about how to love your dog in a way that the dog will appreciate.
Touch Your Dog
- Invite your dog to come to you for attention. If your dog turns away or moves away, respect his wishes and leave him alone. Many dogs like to be near you, but not necessarily to be touched.
- Scratch your dog on the side of the neck or on his chest.
- Avoid hugs and kisses. People enjoy this, but most dogs don't like hugs and kisses. They might tolerate it, but few actually enjoy it.
- Invite your dog to sit with you while your read or watch TV. Let him lean on you or put his head on your lap on his terms.
- Some dogs enjoy a scratch behind the ears. Most dogs don't enjoy hands coming down on the top of their heads.
- Pet your dog and then stop. If he tries to get you continue then you will know he likes it.
Play With Your Dog
- Play games like fetch and hide and seek that do not involve chasing or rough play.
- Take your dog for lots of walks.
Understand Your Dog
- Learn to read dog body language so that you can understand what your dog is trying to tell you.
- A happy dog pants and wags his tail loosely. He may wag all over.
- An anxious dog might show a half moon of white in his eye or he may lick his lips or yawn. He may turn his head away or walk away. He wants to be left alone.
- A dog that suddenly goes stiff and still is very dangerous and might be ready to bite.
- A dog with his mouth closed and ears forward and/or with his tail held high is busy thinking about something and does not want to be bothered.
- Visit www.DoggoneSafe.com for more information about dog body language or to take an online course.
Reward Your Dog
- Look for things your dog does right and give him a treat or praise, petting or play. Never hit or yell at your dog.
- Give your dog a stuffed KongTM or other long lasting chew treat to enjoy while he lies on a mat or in a crate.
For general information please visit the Doggone Safe website at www.doggonesafe.com, call 1-877-350-3232 or email doggonesafeinfo@doggonesafe.com.
About Doggone Safe
Doggone Safe is a non-profit corporation registered in Canada, Ontario and New York State with offices in Canada and the US. Doggone Safe's mandate includes dog bite prevention education and dog bite victim support. Educational programs offered by Doggone Safe include Be a Tree (for school-aged children) and online courses on occupational safety and dog body language.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Joan Orr
Doggone Safe
877-350-3232
joanorr@doggonesafe.com
www.doggonesafe.com
Doggone Safe is a non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention through education and dog bite victim support. Visit us at www.doggonesafe.com.
How to Love Your Dog - The Shocking Truth!
The truth is that most dog bites are to children by the family dog or a dog known to the child. Hugs and kisses are a major cause of facial bites to children. Doggone Safe offers suggestions for safe ways to love your dog.
2013-02-13
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[Press-News.org] How to Love Your Dog - The Shocking Truth!The truth is that most dog bites are to children by the family dog or a dog known to the child. Hugs and kisses are a major cause of facial bites to children. Doggone Safe offers suggestions for safe ways to love your dog.