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Dog Bite Prevention
Dog Buddies can prevent dog bites with Know! Slow! Freeze!
The Dog Buddies campaign teaches children the safe way to deal with dogs. Children and dogs are natural companions. It's a good thing to be a buddy to a dog - and it's good to have a dog for a buddy. However it is important for children to know how to deal safely with dogs - including your own pets.
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1) Know!
Dog Buddies ask the right questions. Do you know this dog? Do you know the safe way to greet a dog? Is it safe to pass by this dog? Don't know? Don't go!
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2) Slow!
Go slowly around dogs. Dog Buddies know some dogs are nervous if you scream, run or bike close by. And Dog Buddies never, never tease dogs.
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3) Freeze!
If a dog looks mean or growls, stop and freeze! Look away. Don't talk or scream. Keep your arms and fingers tucked in. If a dog knocks you over, lie face down. Cover your neck. Wait until the dog is gone.
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Dog bites can be prevented through education and responsible dog ownership. Are you doing your part? The Dog Buddies dog bite prevention campaign is a joint project of the Region of Ottawa-Carleton, Humane Society of Ottawa-Carleton, and Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Further information on preventing dog bites is available from Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744, ext. 23748 or e-mail or the Humane Society of Ottawa-Carleton at 613-725-3166 ext. 235.
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