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KEEPING YOUR DOG SAFE THIS 4TH OF JULY
....or any day there may be fireworks....
* Resist the urge to take your pet to fireworks displays.
* Don't leave your pet in the car.
* Keep your pets at home in a sheltered, quiet, indoor area. Some animals can become destructive when frightened. Leave a TV or radio playing at normal volume to keep him company while you're attending picnics, parades and other celebrations.
* Never leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or on a chain. In their fear, pets who normally wouldn't leave the yard may escape and become lost or entangled in their chain, risking injury or death.
* Make sure your pet is wearing an identification tag so if he does become lost, he can be returned promptly.
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10 Rules to go over with your kids about Dog Safety
From the ASPCA website
2. I will not tease dogs behind fences.
3. I will not go near dogs chained up in yards.
4. I will not touch a dog I see loose (off-leash) outside.
5. If I see a loose dog, I will tell an adult immediately.
6. I will not run and scream if a loose dog comes near me.
7. I will stand very still (like a tree), and will be very quiet if a dog comes near me.
8. I will not touch or play with a dog while he or she is eating.
9. I will not touch a dog when he or she is sleeping.
10. I will only pet a dog if I have received permission from the dog's owner.
11. Then I will ask permission of the dog by letting him sniff my closed hand.
Click here to get the above worksheet you can print out and complete with your kids
Not all dogs are friendly....
Not all dogs are friendly. Some are very happy and others just want to be left alone. Dogs have moods just like us - happy, sad, excited, hungry, scared and sleepy. Dogs don't speak our language; they speak dog and it is when we fail to understand them that problems can happen. Once we learn to speak their language and understand what they are telling us, there is a world of safe and happy fun that can be shared. Blog Posts from Google
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- Dog park users break rules
- They are afraid for their dog's safety, which is exactly how I feel. The best dog parks are those whose users band together to create a sense of community. ...
- Happy Tails: Dogs, kids can be a danger to each other
- Caution the kids in general dog safety (approach slowly, let the dog sniff your hand before you pet it) but, other than that, don't curb their ...
- OHS launches website aimed at youngsters
- "The website is one way for us to share information with these young people by teaching them about animals in our community, which will hopefully produce a ...
How Dogs Think and Learn
Dogs don't think like humans do. Dogs live in the now - what happens NOW..not what happened 10 minutes ago or what might happen 10 minutes from now. Dogs remember things that are repeated over and over again - which is how we teach our dogs to sit, stay, and come on command. Dog Safety video on YouTube
CHILDREN AND DOG SAFETY. Please take the time to read and watch if you have a dog.
I think it is time that we all need to do something to proctect Children and dogs , Never leave your child with a dog alone Always teach your child to be gental ,and kind to dogs . Always teach your dogs to have items taken from mouth at anytime so dog doesnt bite . Socialize your dog well ,it is very important ,to have a nice natured family pet . socailize dogs with other pets ,that they are going to be living with . Now we come to the Reason for this video to be made Every year their a ...
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Dogs have instincts
Instincts are something that dogs are born with. They tell the dog how to act and react. Some of them are chasing, biting, herding, guarding and self-preservation. Each dog reacts differently to the same situation. Sometimes a dog will want to figh - hold his ground and fight off what he sees as threatening or scary. Sometimes a dog will choose to "flee" - he will run away if at all possible. Great Products for you to use to help teach your children dog safety.
All about dogs, training and safety at Amazon
Safety Around Dogs Your Safety Begins with You! AKC's Safety Education Program for Children
Amazon Price: (as of 11/26/2009) 
Family Dog
Here is the foolproof guide to turn your dog into a first class member of your family. Learn how to pick the right puppy, to house braek pup, to teach pup the basic commands and to stop bad habits. These simple steps work for all breeds and a dog of any age. Running Time: 64 mins with 37 chapters and added essential health advice for your dog.
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 11/26/2009)
Dogs for Dummies
Dogs for Dummies should be required reading for anyone considering purchasing or adopting a dog. In this comprehensive, yet concise and entertaining book, author Gina Spadafori, pet care columnist for Universal Press Syndicate and host of AOL's "Gina Spadafori's Pet Connection," makes a strong case for researching breeds and considering how certain types of dogs will or won't fit an owner's lifestyle. She doesn't pull any punches in describing the fate of dogs who have been wrongly chosen by well-intentioned owners, then given up for possible adoption, but probable euthanasia, because they are too active, too aggressive, poorly trained, or, appallingly, because they don't fit in with the owner's décor.
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 11/26/2009)
Dogs for Dummies
From the creators of the best sellingFor Dummies brand comes the first branded DVD of how to select, train,and care for your dog! Dogs For Dummies is a global backlist bestseller for the Dummies brand and is finally available as a home vidoe release.Hosted by Jenny Taylor,DVM,one of the Bay Area's leading vets.With this program, you will not only find out how to select and care for a new pet, but you also discover how to solve common canine behavioral problems,and more.
Amazon Price: $5.98 (as of 11/26/2009)
One at a Time: A Week in an American Animal Shelter
Half the households in America include an animal companion. Yet, each year, community shelters take in six to eight million unwanted dogs and cats who face an uncertain fate. With compelling photos and moving vignettes, this book chronicles the true stories of 75 animals who entered a typical U.S. animal shelter during one week witnessed and documented by the authors.
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/26/2009)
Play - Dogs and Children
When dogs play with each other, it looks very rough. There is lots of barking, chasing, wrestling and mouthing. This is how pups learn about each other.When children play with dogs, they have to be careful to remember that dogs do play rough, can become VERY excited, and can sometimes accidentally hurt the child while playing. Children do NOT have fur covering them for protection. One of the safest games to play with your dog is fetch. Throw a ball, stick, or favorite toy and the dog will run after it, pick it up and bring it back.
HOW SHOULD YOU PET A DOG
The best place to pet a dog safely is on his neck or shoulder. Always be gentle and move slowly. Fast movements can get a dog to chase you. If a dog pulls away from you, stop petting him. He might not be in the mood and petting a dog should always be nice for both of you.
When you see a dog on a leash, you must always ask the owner if you can pet their dog. If they say yes, offer your fist to the dog for him to smell. Then, if he doesn't act scared, you can pet the dog under his chin, on his neck, or shoulder. Even when you meet a dog again on the street, ALWAYS ask for permission first. You still need to approach the dog slowly and offer your fist for him to smell. Some days, dogs just don't want to be petted.
GREAT LINKS FOR DOG SAFETY
- How to love your dog: A Kid's Guide to Dog Care
- EXCELLENT SITE with LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of information. They have information on how to teach dogs tricks, about select dog breeds, they offer a fact of the day, lesson of the day, canine good citizen and the list goes on and on. It is a must see and a great place to bookmark for the kids that love dogs.
- Teaching your child to avoid dog bites
- This is the Humane Society's information page on dog bite prevention. Remember - Education is Prevention.
THE TWO T'S - BE A TREE, BE A TURTLE
NEVER
*Scream or run around dogs; move quietly and calmly.
*Hit, kick, tease or hurt dogs; they have feelings just like you.
*Put your hands in fences or pet strange dogs; ask for permission.
*Go near dogs that are fighting!
Books about Dogs for kids
May I Pet Your Dog?: The How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs (and Dogs Meeting Kids)
PreSchool-Grade 2-A little boy learns from Harry, a dachshund, how to treat an unfamiliar dog safely and politely. Harry's friendly, gentle voice reminds the child to ask for the owner's permission to pet the dog, allow the animal to sniff his hand, and approach from the side. The pooch coaches the boy as he encounters an excited puppy, a guide dog, and an unfriendly canine.
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 11/26/2009)
Buddy Unchained (Sit! Stay! Read!)
Kindergarten-Grade 2-A yellow, mixed-breed dog narrates his life story. Buddy's former owner did not feed him enough or provide clean water, and frequently left him chained outside. But things changed for the better when the animal was rescued and taken to a shelter, where he was subsequently adopted by a caring family. Attractive, realistic paintings invite readers to look into Buddy's eyes and experience his emotions, both of neglect and of contentment in his new home. The author appends additional information about how to help an abused dog.
2007 Winner, Humane Society of the US KIND Award, Best Children's Picture Book of the Year
2007 Winner, ASPCA HENRY BERGH AWARD, best Children's Picture Book in the Companion Animal category
Amazon Price: $13.56 (as of 11/26/2009)
A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray
Grade 4-6-From the comfort of her new home, a dog provides a retrospective narrative of her 10 years as mostly a stray. Squirrel's voice is consistently gentle, even as she describes her surroundings and life-changing events. She describes the circumstances of her birth, and conveys sadness and grief upon the disappearance of her mother, separation from her brother, and fear when fighting mean, starving dogs
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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- MihaelaG MihaelaG Jun 11, 2009 @ 3:41 am
- I find the 10 rules about the dog safety very helpful. I lensrolled you on my lens How to choose the best pet for your child
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- Squidster Squidster May 31, 2009 @ 5:22 pm
- Having both, small kids and dogs I appreciate your message. Hopefully, a lot of parents will read this and teach their kids for the benefit of everyone concerned. 5 paws for sure!
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- Thank you for leaving a comment on my dog related page at Houndsville :)
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- This is a very helpful lens, great information here! 5*****
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Sep 28, 2008 @ 12:58 pm
- Children are hurt by their pets and the pets of friends and neighbors too often. Information such as this should help.
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Thanksgiving, Safety and your dog
What are your fondest memories of Thanksgiving?? The smell of the turkey, the pumpkin pie, the turkey sandwiches at midnight. Whatever your memories are, if you are a dog owner, I am sure they include your dog.
Being thankful for our canine friends, should include knowing how to keep them healthy and safe over the holidays.
This Lens covers:
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2. Turkey Bone Problems
3. Chocolate Toxicity
4. Bloat
Thanksgiving, Safety and your dog Lens.
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