{"id":1584,"date":"2016-05-16T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-16T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allenandallen.com\/dog-bite-prevention-safety-tips-for-children\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T13:33:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T18:33:12","slug":"consejos-de-seguridad-para-prevenir-mordeduras-de-perro-para-ninos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allenandallen.com\/es\/blog\/dog-bite-prevention-safety-tips-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Consejos de seguridad para la prevenci\u00f3n de mordeduras de perro para ni\u00f1os"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many children, play dates with friends and staying with babysitters are normal, fun activities that often mean being away from their own home.\u00a0 It is important to remember that other homes may have dogs that can be either friendly or unfriendly.\u00a0 This means that parents must take steps to teach their children how to interact with unfamiliar dogs<\/a>, and should make sure children are never left with dangerous or unsupervised dogs.[1]<\/a><\/p>\n

Preventing Dog Bites When Your Children Are Away From Home<\/h2>\n

All children should be taught basic safety tips for interacting with dogs no matter what the circumstances are. For starters, teach your children to always ask permission before approaching or petting a dog.[2]<\/a>\u00a0 Once permission is given, children should let the dog sniff the back of their hand before petting the dog.[3]<\/a>\u00a0 Dogs can be aggressive if they are scared or intimidated, so watch for warning signs that a dog is afraid.[4]<\/a><\/p>\n

In addition to these safety tips, teach your children to always follow these rules when interacting with other people\u2019s dogs:[5]<\/a><\/p>\n