Do not surprise a sleeping dog. Do not bother a dog that is eating. Do not try to break up a fight between dogs. Do not establish a routine where a dog continually chases you off every time you walk by. Do not knowingly walk into a situation that puts you at risk.
Dogs love to chase people.
Do not threaten a dog by hitting or kicking it. Allow the dog to calm down or check you out by sniffing. Do not make eye contact with the dog. Slowly back out of the dog's territory. This is the third rabid bat found in Fort Worth.