Never reach over or through a fence to pet a dog

Your dog doesn’t need to meet your visitors

Teach your children to never approach a dog that is chained or restrained.

Even though your dog likes your kids, he might not like other kids.

Your dog is getting older every day. Things he once tolerated or even enjoyed, may no longer be something he will do. Monitor your dog.

Muzzle up. There is no shame in using a muzzle for your dog.

When interacting with a new dog, slow dog. There is no need to rush the greeting, affection or the amount of time you spend with them.

If you have your dog out in public, the dog at the end of your leash is your first priority at all times.

Smart safety protocols to use when you have an aggressive dog in your home.

A tired dog is a happy dog is such a false sense of security when the dog is aggressive. A tired dog is still an aggressive dog.

Protect Yourself if you are ever attacked by a dog, or dog redirects a bite towards you.

Any dog can bite. Having safety protocols in place is necessary for any foster home, kennel, or trainer. Even home with multiple dogs.

Thunder and STorms are stressful for many dogs. But you can create a change.

Setting expectations for your dog’s behavior. Require them to earn privileges.

Tips to deter an offleash dog attack

Fostering dogs has a lot of responsibility. And maybe some new skills and new way of doing things.