What to know about dogs. 

Help for young children who are usually too cautious about dogs or not cautious enough.

You should know a dog before you play with him or her.  Nearly all dogs are loving and safe.

Some are not, so we have to be careful.

Some typically friendly dogs:

St. Bernard (below)

Golden Retriever (below)

Irish setter (below)

There are many other friendly dogs. 

With an unknown dog, try to read the dog's mind.

This dog is intimidated. He feels threatened and cornered. Notice his tail. Don't approach this dog.

This dog is worried. He feels concerned about what will happen next. Don't approach this dog.

This dog is aggressive. He is ready to bite.  Don't approach this dog.

This dog is dominant. He thinks he is the boss and in charge. Don't approach this dog.

The dog on the left is afraid. How do you know? Look at his tail. He will do anything to protect himself. He will not feel better if you try to pet him. Don't approach this dog.                   The dog below is happy. How do you know? Look at his tail and his subservient posture. He will do anything to be appreciated. He will feel better if you  pet him Source

Nearly all dog bites and dog attacks (two out of three) are from unfamiliar dogs out of control of their owner.

Never approach an unfamiliar dog.

Remember that not every dog that wags its tail is friendly.

Always ask the owner's permission before petting a dog.

Always approach dogs slowly and carefully.

When meeting a new dog, let it come to you and smell you first.

Keep away from stray dogs.

Never run from a dog and scream.

Remain calm and motionless when approached by an unfamiliar dog (e.g., "be still like a tree").

Always protect your face, neck and arms.

If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and lie still (e.g., "be still like a log").

If you're attacked, give the dog a book or backpack to chew on. Cover your head and neck, and protect your face.

Avoid direct eye contact with a dog.

Do not disturb a dog who is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies.

Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff you first.

Do not make loud noises around dogs.

Do not ever tease a dog.

Never reach through a fence to pet a dog.

Never put your hand between two dogs.

Never put your face close to a dog.

Never try to help a hurt dog; get an adult to help.

If you do not have permission, never enter a yard with a dog in it. Better yet, wait for the owner to enter the yard with you.

Never leave a baby alone with a dog.

Source

Dogs to watch out for:

Rottweiler (below)

Canary Presa (below)

 

Pit Bull terrier (below)

German Shepard

Doberman

Akita