You came to visit a friend and there is a dog in the apartment?
Don't rush to immediately run up to the animal and start petting it.
This kind of behavior on the part of a person can seriously anger a dog.
It is possible that the dog will simply bite someone it perceives as a “stranger” and an “enemy”.
To ensure that “communication” with a strange animal does not lead to unpleasant consequences, the guest must follow five important rules, MOS SMI reports.
Contact the owner
First, a person should ask the dog's owner the following question: "Can I "chat" with your pet?"
In this case, the owner will not get angry, and the animal will not perceive the guest as a source of danger.
Let the dog sniff you
It is necessary to ensure that the dog gets used to the presence of a stranger in the house.
Considering dogs have a good sense of smell, you can quickly achieve the desired result in the following way: simply give the animal the opportunity to “study” the foreign smell.
Do not bend over the dog
When “communicating” with an animal, a person should not bend down.
The dog will calm down if you squat down and look at him from the side.
Don't look into the eyes
Dogs do not like a "direct" look. They think that such a phenomenon indicates that the "enemy" is ready to attack.
Do not touch the face, ears and tail
You need to pet someone else's dog correctly. You shouldn't touch the above-mentioned places, otherwise the dog will demonstrate a response that may seriously frighten the guest.
Earlier we talked about why you should put a tennis ball in your dog's food bowl.
