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How to Greet a Dog and What to Avoid
Have you ever seen a child or adult approach a dog and get bitten? Or gone up to a seemingly friendly dog and been snapped at when you tried to pet him? Dogs frequently bite or snap when they are fearful or uncomfortable around unfamiliar people, and humans frequently approach in ways that are unintentionally rude and threatening. Written by one of the leading veterinarian/animal behaviorists in the country, this book shares eight simple rules on how to greet a new dog and what to avoid. Using analogies and illustrations that make the greeting mistakes both memorable and clear, this book is appropriate for both children and adults.
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Sophia Yin
18 books60 followersDr. Sophia Yin is a veterinarian, applied animal behaviorist, and the author of many books, including Perfect Puppy in 7 Days, How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves, and Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs & Cats (book and DVD). She sees behavior house calls and lectures and teaches workshops on animal behavior, training, and low-stress pet handling in the U.S. and internationally. She writes for a number of veterinary and popular magazines, and was for five years the award-winning pet columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. She has consulted for several zoos and served as a behavior expert for TV shows such as Animal Planet’s Dogs 101. Dr. Yin’s mission in life is to improve our understanding of animals and their behavior so that we can care for, appreciate, and enjoy our time with them better. Learn more at her animal behavior website, drsophiayin.com.
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December 25, 2011
This is an educational little e-book that should be distributed for free through animal shelter websites. Children (and adults) are given basic tips on how to interact with a dog in a safer fashion. Readers are asked to put themselves in the dog's place and imagine how they would feel, for instance, if a complete stranger galloped up to them on the sidewalk and hugged them. The ideas are reinforced through humorous illustrations. This is a great book that will hopefully prevent some of the dog bite tragedies (most victims are children) that occur every year.
December 2, 2018
It’s an excellent book for children and adults, easy to read with clear illustrations of how to greet a dog in a good fashion manner. Every family with children most read it.
July 17, 2020
I love Sophia Yinns work. This is a great book to show your kids or anybody that wants to know how your own behaviour affects animals.
July 18, 2020
Practical advice
How to approach a dog and put yourself into a dog’s mindset, clear illustrations too. Since Dr. Yin passed away, the website link doesn’t work anymore
How to approach a dog and put yourself into a dog’s mindset, clear illustrations too. Since Dr. Yin passed away, the website link doesn’t work anymore
March 17, 2016
Sorry to say it's a list about author
I learned nothing I could not have been told when visiting the SSPCA the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to. animals.
Not just from a mass of free literature, but lists of references to excellent books by leading UK authors and local Training Schools for puppies to grown dogs.
Discipline, handling, dealing with owners bad habits. There are classes on grooming your dog, cleaning teeth, cutting or trimming claws. Cleaning eyes. If you feel courageous, dealing with emptying anal gland (though it's a job Vets ¿Professional Groomers will do).
I took my young bAby really Jack Russell to Socialising, then one to one Special Training to perform Games, in reality a Disabled Assistance Dog. I am stuck I. A wheelchair with problems lifting, pick king things up. Buster was designed-trained to do things most dogs would be told off for. He was trained to jump in washing machine, drag clothing in squash down jump out for his treat Chase the toy while I pressed button. When washer finished it was single command dry. He pulled string on Tumbler then opened washer agAin a game drag out , pull in to dryer. Open doors. Pick up dropped objects. Fun was always the name of the game.
Out on walks as people approached us he aS taught to ignore even friends but sit or carry on walking between wheels at back of my Electric Wheelchair. Even when we stopped he stayed there unless command Release give which meant he was off duty, but would ignore people especially children unless I gave command Sit Paw. That meant sit in front of me put right paw up but remain seated then guests invited to greet him with small biscuit I carried.
Toilet training was easy. On getting up let out to do poo in just one place a slab set up a bit for me to clean up solid matter . Offered it just before going out then after his main meal. If desperate when out gave short quiet bark with backend facing side of chair. Small black plastic bag opened up wide and half crouching he aimed to clear bowels right into bag. Then quick wipe with baby wipe tie bag top till saw doggy bin or carried it home on hook on back of chair. Had two bottles, Small spray disinfectant for pavement and second hand sanitizer.
90% was just a game to him, so you can train a dog to do lots things
I learned nothing I could not have been told when visiting the SSPCA the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to. animals.
Not just from a mass of free literature, but lists of references to excellent books by leading UK authors and local Training Schools for puppies to grown dogs.
Discipline, handling, dealing with owners bad habits. There are classes on grooming your dog, cleaning teeth, cutting or trimming claws. Cleaning eyes. If you feel courageous, dealing with emptying anal gland (though it's a job Vets ¿Professional Groomers will do).
I took my young bAby really Jack Russell to Socialising, then one to one Special Training to perform Games, in reality a Disabled Assistance Dog. I am stuck I. A wheelchair with problems lifting, pick king things up. Buster was designed-trained to do things most dogs would be told off for. He was trained to jump in washing machine, drag clothing in squash down jump out for his treat Chase the toy while I pressed button. When washer finished it was single command dry. He pulled string on Tumbler then opened washer agAin a game drag out , pull in to dryer. Open doors. Pick up dropped objects. Fun was always the name of the game.
Out on walks as people approached us he aS taught to ignore even friends but sit or carry on walking between wheels at back of my Electric Wheelchair. Even when we stopped he stayed there unless command Release give which meant he was off duty, but would ignore people especially children unless I gave command Sit Paw. That meant sit in front of me put right paw up but remain seated then guests invited to greet him with small biscuit I carried.
Toilet training was easy. On getting up let out to do poo in just one place a slab set up a bit for me to clean up solid matter . Offered it just before going out then after his main meal. If desperate when out gave short quiet bark with backend facing side of chair. Small black plastic bag opened up wide and half crouching he aimed to clear bowels right into bag. Then quick wipe with baby wipe tie bag top till saw doggy bin or carried it home on hook on back of chair. Had two bottles, Small spray disinfectant for pavement and second hand sanitizer.
90% was just a game to him, so you can train a dog to do lots things
February 23, 2012
This book should be mandatory on elementary school shelves!
I still could recall many years back when I was in elementary school, the endless amount of dog walkers and owners who felt that walking across a school's playground with their dogs was an appropriate and leisurely task. And now, as an adult, animal lover and adopter of several dogs, I have come to realize the world that exists out there for a dog and why they may react to situations in a certain way. This book does exactly that --with pictures too! (Score!) And I highly recommend dog owners and young kids to read it.
Kids have this tendency to run up to dogs and want to pet it without consulting the owner or having any consideration for the dog him/herself. And I feel that it's very important for parents to communicate this with their children. Even as a dog owner, other dogs may not necessarily react the same as yours does. I mean, how would you react if someone from across the field whom you didn't know just started staring and smiling and you and in a flash came bolting towards you? It's never happened to me and I sure hope it never does (as it seems quite creepy), but I think I would either run, cower or fight depending on my all the other aspects of the scenario. And don't judge me on that, please think about it, what would you do?
This book takes all of these scenarios and makes them comparable to what we would see if something similar had happened to us. It's informative, easy to read and very cute at the same time and I would highly recommend it to schools, parents, kids and dog owners.
Overall, I am giving this book a 3.5 out of 5. The information within the book was pretty straightforward; however, I appreciate the way that it is translated for kids to understand. Plus, the cartoons are very cute and amusing.
I still could recall many years back when I was in elementary school, the endless amount of dog walkers and owners who felt that walking across a school's playground with their dogs was an appropriate and leisurely task. And now, as an adult, animal lover and adopter of several dogs, I have come to realize the world that exists out there for a dog and why they may react to situations in a certain way. This book does exactly that --with pictures too! (Score!) And I highly recommend dog owners and young kids to read it.
Kids have this tendency to run up to dogs and want to pet it without consulting the owner or having any consideration for the dog him/herself. And I feel that it's very important for parents to communicate this with their children. Even as a dog owner, other dogs may not necessarily react the same as yours does. I mean, how would you react if someone from across the field whom you didn't know just started staring and smiling and you and in a flash came bolting towards you? It's never happened to me and I sure hope it never does (as it seems quite creepy), but I think I would either run, cower or fight depending on my all the other aspects of the scenario. And don't judge me on that, please think about it, what would you do?
This book takes all of these scenarios and makes them comparable to what we would see if something similar had happened to us. It's informative, easy to read and very cute at the same time and I would highly recommend it to schools, parents, kids and dog owners.
Overall, I am giving this book a 3.5 out of 5. The information within the book was pretty straightforward; however, I appreciate the way that it is translated for kids to understand. Plus, the cartoons are very cute and amusing.
October 13, 2011
Excellent book. Short easy way with great pictures to show kids what to and what not to do when appoaching a strange dog. I recommend everyone to read it. Its a quick easy read. Right now its free on kindle, otherwise its only $2.99, money well spent if you ask me. The subject is dealt with humor and the pictures are great and sure to keep both adult and children's attention.
January 9, 2015
Parents should share with their children...
This guideline is well thought out and easily understood. Children are often at risk for serious injuries by pet dogs for no fault of their own nor the dogs. This book is a basic resource that can inform parents and child care providers, and assist them in teaching youngsters how to interact with dogs safely.
This guideline is well thought out and easily understood. Children are often at risk for serious injuries by pet dogs for no fault of their own nor the dogs. This book is a basic resource that can inform parents and child care providers, and assist them in teaching youngsters how to interact with dogs safely.
October 21, 2011
3 stars
I need to get my (fool) sister to read this.
I really liked it. It was short, but filled with entertaining cartoons that really highlighted why you should do one thing over another.
I need to get my (fool) sister to read this.
I really liked it. It was short, but filled with entertaining cartoons that really highlighted why you should do one thing over another.
May 16, 2012
great for kids!
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January 26, 2014Great knowledge
Simple practices to daily life in a dog world. Great illustrations in an easy to grasp format. I highly recommend it.
Simple practices to daily life in a dog world. Great illustrations in an easy to grasp format. I highly recommend it.
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August 5, 2016Excellent advice for approaching dogs!
December 9, 2011
Short and sweet, informative!
October 2, 2012
Great book for kids to learn how to approach dogs
March 30, 2017
This book took me about 5 minutes to read. Ok, fine, it's a kid book, or maybe a pamphlet. But I actually learned some things. Stuff I can tell people to do when meeting MY dog, who is generally terrified of strangers.
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