Animal Safety Brochure

1. AN IMAL SA FETY
TIPS
Reading a Dog’s Body
Language
April Smith
Nicole Sarra
Ashley Murtha
Period 3 Childcare 2013
Relaxed &
Approachable
Stressed &
Distressed
Playfulness
Fearful &
Aggressive
DominantAggressive
Extreme
Fear & Total
Submission

2. Protocol for Positive
Encounters with Dogs
Teaching Children How
to Approach a Dog
Teaching your children basic
rules about dog safety will go a
long way toward helping them
develop a happy and safe
relationship with dogs in their
future.
˜ Rule 1: It is important to teach
children to never approach any
stranger dog without an adult
around
˜ Rule 2: Never approach a dog
that’s not on a leash and/or
unattended
˜ Rule 3: Once given the okay, from
the owner, approach a dog calmly.
Let them come to you. If the dog
decides to run away, respect their
Step 1:
• Ask permission from the
owner before
approaching the dog.
Step 2:
• Let the dog come to you.
Let the dog sniff the back
of your hand with your
fingers curled under.
Step 3:
• Be mindful of the dog’s
reaction and respect
what the dog tells you.
DON’T pet if the dog
folds its ears back, tucks
its tail in, growls, or
moves away from you. If
the dog wags their tail or
licks you, then they are
comfortable enough for
you to pet them.
Step 4:
• GENTLE! When you pet
the dog, remember to
respect its boundaries
Additional Tips for
Felines
Additional Tips for
Rodents
Tip #1- Approach the cat in a
nonchalant manner.
Tip #2- Avoid eye contact.
Tip #3- In a calm voice, say
something like “here kitty kitty”.
Tip #4- If the cat comes let it
small the palm of your hand.
Tip #5- Slowly reach up and pet
cat’s shoulder/neck/back.
Tip #1- A large rodent can be
handled the same way as felines.
Tip #2- Wearing protective hand
gear may be helpful.
Tip #3- Mice can be picked up by
their tails, grab as close as where
it attaches to the body and
quickly place palm of other hand
under the mouse’s body for
support.
Tip #4- Never grab around the
body, it could be injured this way.