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Thursday, 24 November 2005 |
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In 1999, more child maulings by dogs were as a result of a child being left
alone with a Golden Retriever than with any other breed of dog. A parent would
rarely leave a child alone with an unknown pitbull, but people forget that a
even a cute dog is still a dog. Just because a dog typically has a good
temperament, does not mean that it is safe to leave a child alone with it. Since
children are most easily harmed by dogs, there are a few steps that can be taken
to ensure no harm comes to a child, or the dog by extension.
- Teach your child never to approach a dog that they don't know.
- Always ask the owner if you can pet their dog. Owners know the
temperament of their dogs.
- Approach dogs from the front. They could be startled if approached from
behind and at the least may knock you over.
- Refrain from making sudden jerky movements. This could make the dog
think you are playing or being aggressive.
- Never let a child play unsupervised with an adult dog or puppy, yours or
a neighbours. An accident only takes a minute.
- Intervene and stop play if it looks too rambunctious or boisterous.
Children aren't as durable as puppies. Puppies regularly bite as a part of
regular play with other puppies.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 November 2005 )
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