To stay dog smart and be safe, we have some tips for you.

1.Never go up to someone's dog and start petting it. First you need to ask the owner if you can pet their dog. Then if they say yes wait for the dog to come to you, if the dog dosn't come to you it probably dosn't want to be stroked. Signs of this may be, turning his/her head away from you or going behind it owner. But if the dog does come to you pet me him carefully and politley.

2.If a random dog starts to run at you our comes over to you, just turn your head and cross your arms over your neck or shoulder, like this,

DON'T RUN AWAY! The dog might think its a game but really you might not like it so follow theese srtepd to become dog smart.

3.Do be calm: no loud noises, running or chasing games, which can worry a dog.

4.Do give a dog space: dogs don't like hugs and kisses the same way we do, they need their space

5.Do be kind: never ever tease a dog with food or toys.

6.Do keep your hands away from a dog's eyes, mouth and ears. NO pulling OR poking - it can hurt them!

7,Do leave a dog alone when they are eating, sleeping, or playing with a toy. Being disturbed can upset them.

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