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Liking Dogs Does Not Give a Child Permission to Approach This One - working notes

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Hypothetical example: A familiar dog settles beside its food. The child stays away and asks the supervising adult about another activity.

01Stop before the hand reaches the animal

Teach the pause beside the supervising adult.

02Make permission more than a quick shout

Check whether any interaction is appropriate before seeking owner permission.

03Teach when leaving the dog alone is the whole task

Explain situations in which the dog must be left alone.

04Keep correction and care with adults

Review the adult supervision and help route.

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