Sometimes when you see a cute dog on the road, the first reaction of many people is to shout "So cute~" and then reach out to touch it; but do you know? This is a big mistake! Do you think Think about it, if a dog is walking on the road and suddenly hears a stranger yelling, and then the stranger comes over to touch it and hug it, won’t the dog be startled? What if a person is suddenly "attacked" like this while walking on the road? It should be frightened to death, right? And if the frightened dog bites back, not only the person bitten will be injured, but the dog and the owner will also be punished. This is really why bother. Therefore! Learning the correct way to interact with dogs is not only to protect yourself, but also to protect dogs!

1. Relax

People’s nervousness can also be transmitted to dogs, so remember to relax and smile when greeting your dog!

2. Before greeting the dog, remember to greet the owner first

A good child will never touch other people’s dogs casually! It is basic courtesy to ask the owner’s permission first!

"Hello! Your dog is so cute! Can I pet it?" Not only does this make the owner feel respected, but it can also confirm with the owner whether this is a dog that can be petted; after all, Not every dog ​​can accept contact from strangers. If it is a timid or ferocious dog, don’t force it. This can also avoid unnecessary accidents.

Greeting the owner first can also make the dog think "Ah! Is this person a friend of the owner?" and develop a good impression of you!

3. Stand sideways so that the dog can see your side. When approaching the dog, do not walk in a straight line

After getting the owner's permission, do not walk towards the front of the dog, but go around slightly and approach the dog as if drawing a semicircle. From the dog's perspective, this circling movement means "I don't mean to attack!" This behavior also occurs among dogs.

Then lower your posture, extend your hand slightly, and let the dog take the initiative to smell your fingertips to confirm the taste. If standing makes your dog (especially a small dog) feel oppressive, it is best to squat down and interact with the dog. Dogs have a very sensitive sense of smell and can identify other people by smell. When a dog smells you, it actually means saying hello to you! But don’t suddenly put your hand in front of the dog and force it to smell. Wait for the dog to smell it. Taking the initiative yourself is the right way.

4. Touch it and feed it some dog snacks with the owner’s permission

After successfully approaching the dog, you can pet itMany dogs like people to touch their necks, shoulders, chests, etc. While touching, you can chat with the owner. If the owner brings snacks, you can also ask if you can feed them. Eat; even if you happen to have dog snacks with you, don’t feed them to a dog you don’t know! Because you don’t know if it is allergic to any ingredients, it is not good to cause trouble to the dog with good intentions!

If you were the owner being asked, what should you do if someone wants to touch your dog?

Owners who have a pet dog at home should often encounter people coming over and asking, "Can I pet him?" At times like this, how should you let your dog interact with strangers?

First, you can instruct the dog to sit down and let the dog calm down first. If your dog is very close to you, basically there won’t be much of a problem; but if your dog is naturally timid and doesn’t like strangers, for the sake of each other’s safety, even if it’s a little embarrassing, it’s best to speak politely. Reject!

Most of the time, children actually want to get close to dogs, but children are not very good at controlling themselves and often run over while yelling; therefore, many dogs are wary of children. In this situation, the owner can stop the children's "attack" and explain to them: "Sorry! Dogs are afraid of being touched by strangers, so why don't I give you snacks to feed it?", " It is very timid, you have to let it smell you first so that it will not be afraid of you!", "Dogs don't like to be touched from above, so they should be touched from the side like this!"

In this way, you can teach children the correct concepts while also calming down the dog; in short, don’t let the children approach the dog on their own!

Although sometimes it can be a bit frustrating to be rejected when encountering a timid or unloved dog, this is also a sign of respecting and protecting the dog. If you really love a dog, you don’t necessarily have to touch it or get close to it. Sometimes Appreciating it from a distance and not disturbing it is the concept that people who really love dogs should have!