1.  Always ask the owner's permission before petting a dog.

2. Not every dog that wags its tail is friendly.

3.  Always approach dogs slowly and carefully.

4. When meeting a new dog, let it come to you and smell you first.

5. Know where the dogs in your neighborhood live.

6. Stay away from stray animals, including stray dogs.

7. If a dog approaches you, remain calm. 

8. Always protect your face, neck, and arms if you are attacked by a dog.

9. If you are attacked, give the dog your backpack or something to chew on. 

10. If a dog knocks you to the ground, curl up in a ball.

1.  Don't make loud noises around dogs.

2.  Don't bother a dog while it is sleeping or eating.

3.   Never tease a dog.

4. Never reach through a fence to pet a dog.

5. Never put your hand between two dogs.

6. Never put your face close to a dog.

7. Never try to help a hurt dog.  Get an adult to help.

8.  Never enter a yard with a dog in it without permission.

9. Never leave a baby alone with a dog.

10. Don't bother a mother dog when she's caring for her puppies.