1. Always ask the owners' permission before petting a dog.
2. Remember: Not every dog that wags its tail is friendly.
3.Always approach dogs slowley and carefully.
4. When meeting a new dog, let it come and smell you first.
5. Know where the dogs in your neighborhood live.
6. Stay away from stray dogs.
7. If a dog approaches you, remain calm. Don't scream!
8. Always protect your face, neck and arms.
9. If a dog knocks you down to the ground, curl up in a ball.

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1. Don't make loud noises around dogs.
2. Don't bother a dog while it is eating or sleeping.
3. NEVER tease a dog!
4. Never reach through a fence to pet a dog.
5. Never put your hand between two dogs.
6. Never put your face close to a dog.
7. Never try to help a hurt dog, get an adult to help.
8. Never enter a yard with a dog in it without permission.
9. Never leave a baby alone with a dog.
10. Be careful around a mother dog when she's caring for her puppies.