The team really made us realise how important it is to be responsible for our dogs. It's our job to look after every aspect of their lives. Mika volunteered to demonstrate how to clean up after your dog...as Jedi said "It's droppings" by picking up 'Plastic Poo' in a bag and then disposing of it properly.
We learned about how important it is to provide shelter, food, fresh water and toys to stop them getting bored, bored, bored!
They also taught us to be aware of meeting strange dogs and how we need to behave near them.
If the dogs on their own - leave them alone!
Walk around them, don't run away from them and if they are protecting their property use your voice to shout "Go Home!"
Chris took off his school bag and held it in front of him as a 'shield' to protect himself, a great tip ...just in case!
They finished by showing us the right way to approach a dog who is with it's handler. Travis got the chance to approach 'Buster' the ferocious stuffed Schnauzer... it 'growled' at him until he asked Chris if he could come and touch him. Buster loved Travis!
We have to remember:
1 - Ask the owner if it is OK to pat the dog
2 - Listen for the reply "Yes" or "No"
3 - Approach the dog from the front with your hand like a loose fist or a 'stone'
4 - Rub the dog on the chest NOT the head - some dogs do not like having their heads patted as they think you are trying to be it's boss!!!
Remember - "Chest is Best" :)
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