Encounter with a dog

Important rules for dealing with strange dogs

Usually, the dog's owner should always be around. Then you can rely on him.

• Never pet a dog without first asking the owner. You cannot know whether he is used to and tolerates this.
• If an unleashed dog comes up to you and no owner is in sight, it is advisable to stop first. Talk to the dog in a calming tone and do not lean down towards the dog. Usually the dog quickly loses interest in you.
• Since dogs perceive their environment mainly with the help of their olfactory sense, you should let the dog sniff your hands and legs. It is sufficient if you let your hand hang loosely to the side - you don't have to hold it directly in front of his nose. Then do not stroke it directly over the head, but rather on the side of the abdominal wall.
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• It is particularly annoying when a strange dog jumps up on you. To prevent this at least in the future, you should say "No!" or something like that and gently push the dog away from you with your knees. Here you are allowed to turn away. You shouldn't allow a dog to jump up or praise you. Even a small dog can bring down a child or an elderly person.


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• If you are afraid of dogs, it is not a problem to ask the dog owner to put the dog on a leash. You are always entitled to this and should be implemented by the dog owner without hesitation.

Interpretation of dog behavior

The language of dogs Knowing a little makes it easier to deal with dogs in any situation.

• In order not to appear threatening to a strange dog, you should not look it in the eye, or at least not stare. The dog can do this as a challenge or Interpret power struggle. It is best to look lightly past the dog's face.
• Running away from the dog is also unfavorable. If you run away from the dog, he may perceive you as prey. This stimulates the hunting instinct, so try to stop or run calmly.
• If a dog big ears or growls, that's not a good sign. But it doesn't mean that the dog has to attack you. In this case, it is best to speak in a calm voice and dare to retreat. You shouldn't turn your back on him.

Teaching a child the right behavior

It is important for children to get used to encounters with strange dogs at an early stage.

• Teach your child the aforementioned rules of conduct. It is important to take away the child's fear of animals without losing respect for them. This is especially true if you or a close friend have a child-loving dog that your child can pet. It has to learn the difference to strange dogs, from whom it should keep its distance.
• Make no distinctions: Even if Golden Retrievers are mostly child-friendly, while a Molossian is scary, strange dogs should always be treated with caution. However, you should never tell the child that the dog is angry and will bite them immediately.
• In general when dealing with animals, the child should remain calm, not run or yell around. On the one hand, this prevents the dog from getting scared of the child. On the other hand, that he wants to play with the child, which could injure the child.

Try to get yourself and your children used to fearless and respectful treatment of all animals - then encounters with free-range dogs are not a problem!