The eBark: Rockingham Dog Club Issue 3 April 2016 | Page 25

the next time and the dog may
bite without growling first.

Do not assume that the dog
will not bite because he hasn't yet.

Punishment or scolding will not
make the dog feel better about
the child; in fact he may even
feel more anxious and be even
more likely to bite in the future,
especially if you are not there
to control the situation.
If your child cannot follow directions and/or has got into the
habit of being rough with the
dog, then the dog and child
should be separated until the
child has learned to treat the
dog with kindness and respect.

As dogs get older they can become less tolerant.
As children get older the dog
can become less tolerant of
rough treatment.
How tragic if your last
memory of a faithful long time
family member is of a bite to
your child.
(From a dog bite prevention
website
“Doggone
Safe”…...Ed)

Gone are the days when our furry friends had to travel in a cargo carrier.
A United States company Pet Airways, has launched the
world’s first pets-only airline.
Pets can travel in the main part of the plane. The planes hold up
to 50 dogs or cats and an attendant checks the animals and
makes sure they have regular toilet breaks during the flight.
(Found it in “That’s Life!” Magazine. It begs the question:
“Where and in what are those toilet breaks?”…...Ed.)

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