Warm weather means kids on the move. Children on bicycles, skates and skateboards explore new places and come into contact with different sights, sounds, people, and yes, animals. Stay away from dogs that are chained or in fenced yards. Do not shout, run around, or stick hands at dogs through fences or open car windows. Never approach a strange dog.
Dogs are possessive about certain things.
Do not grab things like bones, balls or other pet toys from a dog. Never stick your hand or try to separate dogs in a dog fight. Find an adult to help. Know what an angry dog looks like. Barking, growling, snarling with teeth showing, ears laid flat, legs stiff, tail up, and hair standing on a dog's back are warning signs.