This was in our local paper this morning. It's too bad more schools wouldn't do this.
Side note, but no wonder I couldn't get in to see our vet yesterday since this is him in the article.
Learning to be careful with dogs
Posted: Thursday, June 4, 2015 6:00 am
Learning to be careful with dogs
Veterinarian Technician LuAnn Sunsdahl shows a youngster how to safely pet her Irish wolfhound Liam during Safety Town Tuesday at Greenhaven Elementary.
by Tony Potter Staff Writer[email protected]
HIBBING — Dogs are commonly referred to as man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean that they always want to be touched by people.
If a person tries to pet a dog that is scared or angry, it may growl, nip or even bite the person, Veterinarian David Kalinowski told the 4 to 7-year-olds who attended Safety Town Tuesday.
“You need to ask the owner for permission before you touch a dog,” he said. “If you do and they say yes, then it’s OK. But if they say no, respect that.”
The kids learned that ears and eyes of happy dogs are usually relaxed and their tongues might hang out like they’re smiling. They were also taught that angry dogs tend to show their teeth, wrinkle their noses and growl, while scared dogs typically shake in fear.
“Dogs don’t talk,” Kalinowski said. “They have their own language, body language. You all need to know this because we want to enjoy dogs safely.”
That’s why it’s important to teach dogs commands such as sit or lay down.
“So you can help them avoid something that’s dangerous to both them and people,” Kalinowski said. “And be sure to tell an adult if a dog growls, snaps or bites you.”
The kids also learned a safe way to pet dogs. With the help of Liam the Irish wolfhound, Kalinowski told them to first make a fist and let the dog sniff it. The dog is giving you the OK to pet him or her if he doesn’t display an act of aggression, he said.
Original source:
http://www.hibbingmn.com/news/local...cle_248b3ef0-0a5d-11e5-bc20-bf1f415c6a8d.html
Side note, but no wonder I couldn't get in to see our vet yesterday since this is him in the article.
Learning to be careful with dogs
Posted: Thursday, June 4, 2015 6:00 am
Learning to be careful with dogs
Veterinarian Technician LuAnn Sunsdahl shows a youngster how to safely pet her Irish wolfhound Liam during Safety Town Tuesday at Greenhaven Elementary.
by Tony Potter Staff Writer[email protected]
HIBBING — Dogs are commonly referred to as man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean that they always want to be touched by people.
If a person tries to pet a dog that is scared or angry, it may growl, nip or even bite the person, Veterinarian David Kalinowski told the 4 to 7-year-olds who attended Safety Town Tuesday.
“You need to ask the owner for permission before you touch a dog,” he said. “If you do and they say yes, then it’s OK. But if they say no, respect that.”
The kids learned that ears and eyes of happy dogs are usually relaxed and their tongues might hang out like they’re smiling. They were also taught that angry dogs tend to show their teeth, wrinkle their noses and growl, while scared dogs typically shake in fear.
“Dogs don’t talk,” Kalinowski said. “They have their own language, body language. You all need to know this because we want to enjoy dogs safely.”
That’s why it’s important to teach dogs commands such as sit or lay down.
“So you can help them avoid something that’s dangerous to both them and people,” Kalinowski said. “And be sure to tell an adult if a dog growls, snaps or bites you.”
The kids also learned a safe way to pet dogs. With the help of Liam the Irish wolfhound, Kalinowski told them to first make a fist and let the dog sniff it. The dog is giving you the OK to pet him or her if he doesn’t display an act of aggression, he said.
Original source:
http://www.hibbingmn.com/news/local...cle_248b3ef0-0a5d-11e5-bc20-bf1f415c6a8d.html