Meeting and Greeting a Four-Legged Friend

Some wag their tails. Others show their teeth. Some give big, wet kisses. Others bark and bark. There are many kinds of dogs. They all have very different personalities. Some love kids! Others do not. Do you know how to meet and greet a dog? When meeting a dog for the first time, there are many things you need to remember. First, never pet a dog without first asking its owner for permission. It is very important that you never pet a dog unless its owner is near and has said that it is okay. If the dog's owner says that you may pet his or her pooch, the next step is to allow the dog to smell your hand. This is how the dog will get to know you. People greet each other with a handshake; dogs greet people (and .....


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