How to approach a strange dog? When people see a lively dog, they tend to walk right up to it and reach out to pet it, tease it or feed it food. Most dogs do not bite easily, but it is best not to pet an unfamiliar dog without the owner’s permission. If the dog does not like to be petted by a stranger, the dog will be fearful or unfriendly to the person petting it. When you want to approach an unfamiliar dog, first ask the owner’s permission, then make a fist with one hand and slowly bring the back of the fist under the dog’s nose. After it becomes familiar with your scent, it will indicate to you that it has let its guard down by wagging its tail, and then you can approach it. Children and dogs, especially unfamiliar dogs, need to be approached with a little caution because not all dogs like to play with children. Children should be taught to always ask the owner’s permission first when approaching an unfamiliar dog. Also, try not to leave young children alone with dogs. How can I tell and stop a dog from biting? Most dogs will give a warning before they bite. When the dog raises its back hair, crosses its limbs and stomps the ground, wags its tail slightly, and raises its head to bark upward, you need to be careful because it is giving you a warning. If you continue to approach him, the dog will issue a more severe warning. When the dog pops his tail, shows his teeth, barks and puts his ears back, this is the final warning that he is about to attack. How do you exit this dangerous situation in time? It is advisable to act as if nothing is wrong and slowly put distance between you and your dog, but in the process it is best to avoid looking the dog in the eye, as eye contact is a provocation to the dog; in addition, do not panic and run, as this will stimulate the dog’s hunting instinct and make him chase you. Sometimes your dog may also nip at you with his teeth when he is playing with you. This behavior needs to be stopped immediately, and you should train your dog from an early age not to bite with his teeth even when he is playing with you, so that he does not develop a bad habit of biting later. How can I stop my dog from lunging and licking? When you open the door to your home every day, your dog is likely to be the first family member to “warmly welcome” you, pouncing on you with enthusiasm and licking you repeatedly, leaving you overwhelmed and confused. Why would a dog greet you in this way? This behavior is a way for the dog to show you affection, similar to human hugs and kisses. It is best not to let a dog show affection by jumping on a person, as some people are afraid of dogs and larger dogs may knock them over. The correct way to defuse this “affectionate” approach is to give the dog the command “down” or “sit” when it lunges at you and licks you, and to reward it promptly. With training, your dog will get used to greeting you in a “civilized” manner. How can I solve my puppy’s problem of open defecation? Puppies, like human babies, cannot control their poop. This is due to the fact that during the first four months, the puppy’s excretory system and the nervous system of the brain are not yet fully developed. However, this is a problem that can be learned through repeated training: you can place a sheet of paper in the bathroom for your puppy to poop on. When the puppy needs to poo, make sure he can find the paper. During this training process, the owner should give the puppy plenty of encouragement and affection. This problem will be solved when the puppy becomes an adult.
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