Has the Real Estate Market gone to the dogs - TIPS TO AVOID DOG BITES

In Real Estate one of the hazzards that is often not thought of is being bitten by a dog. Real Estate agents and their clients are walking into a strange house often with no knowledge of a dogs temperment,  home owners should remove the dogs from the home prior to showings but many do not.

TIPS ON PREVENTING DOG BITES

1. Never run past or from a dog, it is the dogs natural instinct to chase after you.
2. If a dog is threatening you, do not scream, avoid eye contact, remain motionless and back away slow when the dog walks away.
3. Never approach a strange dog
4. Do not pet a dog without asking the owner first and always let teh dog sniff you before petting
5. If the dog is about to attack , try and put something between yo in the dog like furniture, pillow, backpack, bicycle or such.

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Updated  May 19, 2011

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