Watch how you pet a dog
Posted on Apr.01, 2008, under Misc
- Always let the dog see you first.
- Let the dog come to you on his own terms.
- Make a fist and hold your hand out towards the dog’s nose so he can sniff your hand.
- Talk to the dog in a normal voice. Do not yell or scream.
- If the dog seems comfortable with you, gently pet the dog in the back (not on the head – that’s too close to the mouth, which contains those sharp teeth!)
