A dog can quickly become a child’s best friend. Teach them how to act around all dogs. Parents should supervise all child-dog activities.

• Play safe games with your dog – fetch, hide & seek, etc.
• Do not bother your dog when he is eating, sleeping, or chewing on a toy.
• Scratch your dog on his chest, sides, and belly.
• Do not pull your dog’s ears, tail, or his head.
• Learn training tips with your parents.
• Exercise, play with, and love your dog.
• Do not hug your dog face-to-face.

Know what to do if a dog gets aggressive.

• Stand straight with hands at your sides.
• Do not make eye contact with the dog (look at the ground).
• Never run away or scream.
• Wait for the dog to lose interest, then back away.
• If you end up on the ground, curl up with your arms in front of your face and your hands over your ears.
• Always ask permission to pet somebody’s dog.