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Dear Parents:Many children are bitten and injured by dogs each year. Bites can result from family dogs, neighbordogs, as well as strange dogs. These injuries often occur because children do not understand how tobe safe around dogs.“Don’t Let the Dogs Bite: How to be Safe Around Dogs” can aid parents in teaching their children howto behave safely around dogs. After you read each page together, ask your child to explain the message presented in their own words. Consider presenting your child with a possible scenario involvingthe message on that page and have him respond (e.g., “If you see a dog you don’t know and want topet it, what should you do?”). And, of course, be sure to let your child enjoy coloring the pictures, exploring the activities, and solving the puzzles.We hope you enjoy reading and working through “Don’t Let the Dogs Bite” with your child. You maylearn something too!Hi Kids!Dogs are known as “man‛s best friend” because they have formed strong bonds with us aspets, helpers, and companions. Many dogs love to play and to be petted. But not alldogs are friendly or want to play all the time. If you are not careful, you could bebitten or hurt by a dog that is angry, afraid, or protecting its home and family.This “Don‛t Let the Dogs Bite” coloring and activity book will help you to understand theworld from a dog‛s point of view. Each page of “Don‛t Let the Dogs Bite” gives you information about why dogs behave the way they do. By completing thecoloring pages, crosswords, word searches, and other activities inthis book, you will learn how to make sure that your time with dogsis fun and safe.After you finish, there is a certificateat the back of thebook you canremove anddisplay toshow everyonethat you are aDog SafetyExpert!
Always ask permission beforeyou pet someone‛s dog.Can I pet your dog?Yes.
It is never nice to tease a dogor to pull on his leash.
Dogs protect their food and toys.Would you like a stranger to play withyour things without asking for permission?Dogs do not either.Mine!
Word OZWNDIOPSLOVERGW HDo not worry aboutfinding them all. Just doyour best !BARKBONEFURLEASHPETPLAYSNIFFTAILWAGWALKDROOL
Dogs protect where they live.Do not try to pet a dog through a fence.What do you think the dog istrying to say?a) I want to show you a toy.b) This is MY house.Stay away!c) I just ate agiant burrito.Answer: b) The dog is protecting his home and is trying to warn you to stay away.
Doggie Body LanguagePlayfulEyes wide openPerky earsRelaxed body or front lowered with rear end upWagging tailExcited barking, panting, or soft growlingCurious, Dominant or AlertEars up and forwardMouth closed or slightly openTail sticking straight up or out from bodySometimes standing on tip-toeLow growl, grunt, or no noise at allBel!ufeCarScaredEars laid backEyes looking awayTense or trembling bodyTail between legsWhining, yelping, or low growlSTAY !YAWARelaxed and FriendlyEars perked upOpen eyesSmiling mouthRelaxed tail, possibly wagging a littleShort bark, whimpering, or no noise at allSubmissiveBody trembling, lying on back with belly upNarrow eyesBeLickingul !ferCaTail between legsWhiningAggressiveEars back and close to headNarrow, angry eyesTeeth showingBody tense with hair raised on backSnarling, growling, or barking loudlySTAY !YAWA
Just like your mom protects you, a mother dogwill protect her puppies.Do not go near a dog that is taking care of herpups.You can look, butdo not touch!
Sometimes dogs get loose.If a strange dog comesnear you, stand very still,like a tree.I am getting bored.He is not moving at all.
If a strange dog comesup to you, hold outanything you have infront of you. SnifSnifIf a dog knocks youdown, roll into a balland cover your ears.
MazeHelp the pup find his way to his mom.Remember, if you see a strange dog or puppy, do notplay with him without an adult being there with you.StartFinish
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56817DownAcross1. A dog will wag its when itis happy to see you.9. Dogs totalk.2. Dogs when they get hot.10. A baby dog is called a .3. Always ask a dog‛s forpermission to pet their dog.11. Never go near a dog that is at you.4. Feed your dog a when hedoes something good.5. Stand like a when astrange dog comes near you.6. Dogs have four . You havetwo.7. Dogs have a really good sense of.8. Never leave your dog in thewhen you go shopping.12. All houses with outdoor dogs should have aaround the yard to keep them fromrunning away.13. Always give your dog fresh every day.14. Newborn puppies are born with theirclosed.15. When your dog needs its annual checkup, youtake it to the .16. A goes around a dog‛s neck.17. Always put a on your dog whentaking him out for a walk.For the crossword answers go to http://www.cdph.ca.gov
Answer:F) The dog is in the downward dog pose,withhis bottom up in the air and front low to the ground.This means he wants to play.GFEDCBAWhich of these dogs is ready to play?
Spot the differences (there are 13) !
Staring into a dog‛s eyes can make him think youare trying to challenge him.Never look at a dog directly in the face,especially with dogs you do not know.You keep staring at me andit is making me very nervous.If you do not stop lookingme in the eyes I mightbite you.
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The Veterinary Public Health Sectionof theCalifornia Department of Public HealthCertifiesas aDog Safety ExpertOn the Day of In the YearParent Signature:
California Department of Public HealthInfectious Diseases BranchVeterinary Public Health SectionVeterinary Public Health SectionMarch s/VPHS.aspxDon’t Let the Dogs Bite developed by: Curtis Fritz, DVM, PhD; Daniela Muhawi; Claudia Erickson, MS, CHES
bitten or hurt by a dog that is angry, afraid, or protecting its home and family. This “Don‛t Let the Dogs Bite” coloring and activity book will help you to understand the world from a dog‛s point of view.
