If you cannot determine whether the dog is gentle, do not easily approach unfamiliar dogs

Dogs are treasured by many owners like precious jewels; to them, dogs mean more than just pets. Indeed, dogs are highly intelligent animals, and spending time with them makes us increasingly fond of these lovely creatures. However, loving dogs is no excuse for harming others. It is unnecessary to perform extreme or unsafe acts because of dogs.

Not long ago, there was a malicious injury incident involving a dog. A 17-year-old girl kicked a Teddy dog jumping all over her, then had a dispute with the dog's owner. Unexpectedly, the dog owner pinned the girl to the ground and bit her ear. The owner then fled, and the girl’s ear was almost torn off. Doctors said the possibility of ear recovery is only about 30%. For many owners, dogs are their inviolable treasure; if someone bullies their dog, they feel compelled to defend it.

However, most owners are comparatively calm, at most having some arguments. We can understand owners’ affection for their dogs, but biting off a person’s ear just because they kicked the dog seems an overreaction. From this incident, we learn that whether owners or bystanders, proper conduct should be taken when encountering dogs.

For the safety of dogs and others, try your best to restrain them properly

From the owner’s perspective, one should do their best to restrain their dogs, as some people do fear dogs, especially large breeds. When going out, owners must ensure their dogs wear leashes. If the dog shows aggressive behavior like lunging, it should be stopped immediately.

From a passerby’s point of view, avoid contact with unfamiliar dogs whenever possible. If you want to interact with a dog, it is best to ask the owner about the dog’s temperament and whether it tends to bite before deciding to approach. Never rashly reach out to pet a dog to avoid being bitten.