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How to Greet a Dog and What to Avoid [Kindle Edition]

Sophia Yin , Lili Chin
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Have you ever seen a child or adult approach a dog and get bitten? Or gone up to a seemingly friendly dog and been snapped at when you tried to pet him? Dogs frequently bite or snap when they are fearful or uncomfortable around unfamiliar people, and humans frequently approach in ways that are unintentionally rude and threatening.

Written by one of the leading veterinarian/animal behaviorists in the country, this book shares eight simple rules on how to greet a new dog and what to avoid. Using analogies and illustrations that make the greeting mistakes both memorable and clear, this book is appropriate for both children and adults.

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Product Details

  • File Size: 984 KB
  • Print Length: 29 pages
  • Publisher: CattleDog Publishing (September 26, 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005Q134XI
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Not Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,369 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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This is a really good picture book. James N Simpson  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
I read this book along with a 5th grader in my class. Liz  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
I think it is possibly the cutest Kindle book I've ever read. Rebecca of Amazon  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect guide, appropriate for children and adults. October 12, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
For adults who are unsure, or for teaching children, or even just as reminders, this little book is just right.

I read it on the cloud reader--which was good because it turns out the points are made by nice, colorful, easy to understand (without being preachy) cartoon drawings all contained in a mere 113 Kindle location size.

The basic points are (without just rewriting the points):

1. Don't approach dogs in cars...
2. Approach slowly and calmly...
3. Ask for permission...
4. Avoid staring at dogs head on....
5. Don't loom...
6. Avoid reaching into...
7. Avoid interacting if...
8. Touch and pet...

Super highly-recommended by a certain dog who may have snapped once (completely out of character) when her head was unexpectedly held while a face loomed over her.

JTG
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book October 14, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book should be shown to every child and a lot of adults. The author does a great job of describing how to approach a dog. The pictures are helpful and cute. The only thing I feel she left out was to stress that even small dogs bite. I have a small dog who loves everyone but have owned small dogs that would snap.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Help children (and others) avoid being bitten December 26, 2011
By MP
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a brief but expressive little book. Because so many children are dog bite victims, and many very bad bites are to the face, it's worth the time and effort to teach these concepts to every child you know.

You will find this little book to be very useful when explaining how to greet a dog in a way that children will understand. The kids should appreciate that they ought to treat dogs with the same consideration they expect for themselves. I've run into plenty of adults who need these basic lessons, too!

My obedience instructor uses many of Dr. Yin's freely available materials in her puppy kindergarten and basic obedience classes.

I also recommend that you pay attention to Dr. Yin's blog, web site, and video clips that show clearly how easy it is to teach a dog a new concept or behavior. My favorite is the one where she teaches her dog to put both front feet in a box on the floor using just treats and the word "Yes!" It took a total of about three minutes.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Don't Bother Purchasing
This is the same as the FREE poster that is available on [...] It just breaks up the aspects of the poster to put it into a page by page form. I assumed there would be more... Read more
Published 1 month ago by motorwerke
5.0 out of 5 stars Great info
I wish everyone would read this book! We need to understand what their body language is telling us!! Our dogs would be happier too!!
Published 3 months ago by Karin
1.0 out of 5 stars order
I never bought this book I don't know why it is showing up. Hope you did not charge me for this please check your records.
Published 3 months ago by DEBI
4.0 out of 5 stars Read the book if you have a dog
It tell about if you are a friend have a dog it about it feel so you should read the book
Published 4 months ago by Araceli Lewis
3.0 out of 5 stars good product
this product was delivered with quick speed and it was packaged appropriately, we got a great product and recommend to anyone!
Published 6 months ago by Nathan T. Lillie
4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
My kids are afraid of dogs, I'm sure-in part-because we don't have any pets. I got this book for my daughters in hopes that it would help them to respond to dogs better. Read more
Published 8 months ago by runruby
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids
I was looking for something to hand out to children during a dog safety presentation and this fit the bill perfectly. The kids were thrilled with the book. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Danielle Basciano
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun
I am not one of the greatest canine lovers in the world, more a feline person. However when my missus and daughter bullied me into getting a dog and I saw this book, I had to get... Read more
Published 10 months ago by P.A.Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars Gets the Message Across Because it's Funny, Also Bonus Stranger Danger...
This is a really good colourful Kindle book. This could either be viewed one on one with a child (or they could read it themselves) or you could connect your PC to an OHP screen... Read more
Published 12 months ago by James N Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars I really liked this ebook
This is a really cool ebook that's full of pictures. I learned a couple good tricks that I'm going to try today on my sisters dog. Haha..I like picture books...NICE!
Published 13 months ago by Kent Mauresmo
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