Approaching a Blind Dog

A lot of people are curious about the best way to approach a dog who can't see you.

It is always best to speak to a blind person first. However, dogs do not operate mentally with their ears first ... or their eyes.

First, dogs become aware of the smell of something, then the sound of something, and then they look at it. This pattern is always consistent, even in split-second timing.

So ...

You stand still and allow the dog to smell you. When she sits down or moves close to you with her head down and her ears back, she is comfortable with you and ready to receive affection.

If people would pay attention to the signs, we would avoid so many unnecessary injuries.

Rena