What You Should Not Do
- Don’t be loud.
- If you are loud, the dog may become scared of you.
- Don’t run up to the dog.
- Running directly at a dog may scare it.
- Don’t hug the dog.
- Even if you have a dog at home that likes to be hugged, many dogs do not like this—especially if they do not know you.
- Don’t pet the dog on top of the head.
- Many dogs do not like to be petted on their head if they do not know you. Remember, pet the dog on the chest, side or back.
- Don’t look directly into its eyes.
- This makes dogs very uncomfortable.
- Don’t pull on its hair, tail, or ears.
- This may hurt the dog. Always pet a dog gently and carefully.
