water), treats, and of course poop bags! Keep in mind With small children, always get down low so that you can
the weather as well – if it’s going to be extremely cold or closely monitor and manage the interaction that your
hot, your pup may fare better at home.
dog has with a child.
Don’t be afraid to interfere if a child is behaving
inappropriately with your dog or not respecting
boundaries.
ALWAYS pick up your dog’s poop! Nothing ruins a
person’s good mood like stepping in doggie doo-doo!
Did you know that sometimes colored dog leashes or
colored ribbons tied to a dog’s leash or collar have very
important messages?
Here’s what you need to know:
Red - this means that the dog needs his or her space and
you or your dog should NOT approach.
Orange - this means the dog likes people but not dogs.
Green - this means the dog likes meeting new friends - dog
or human. Still ask for permission to approach though.
White - this means the dog is deaf and/or blind - take
special precautions here and never approach a deaf/blind
dog suddenly.
Yellow - this could have two meanings. It could mean
that the dog is looking for a home and is available for
Consider how your dog reacts to other dogs in public. adoption. It could also mean that the dog is nervous. Best
If he or she is very reactive and exhibits behaviors such to always ask the handler for clarification.
as barking, growling, or lunging, bring training treats
or another method to redirect them in a positive way to Blue - this means that the dog is in training - doggie is
discourage these behaviors. But, if your dog loves running for work, not play.
into other doggie friends, be sensitive to the fact that not
all dogs (or people) are friendly and welcoming at first. Purple - this means do not feed this dog.
Here are some good tips to consider:
With common courtesy and sense, everyone can enjoy
this time of year when the weather is perfect and outside
Do not let your dog jump up on people, no matter how events abound!
friendly he/she is. Larger dogs can easily knock small
children or elderly people off their feet or scratch or
For more information visit:
injure them in other ways.
bestfriends.org/resources/dogs
Don’t let your dog approach a person or another dog
without asking if a) their dog is friendly; b) the human
would like your dog to approach them. If a person solicits
attention from your dog, it’s safe to assume they want to
give a little pet or chin scratch to your pup.
Bring training treats with you and use the opportunity
to encourage and/or reinforce good practices of polite
greetings.
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DECEMBER 2018
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