How to Gain the Trust of a Stray Dog

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Project calm.. Do not corner them.. Avoid potential signs of aggression.

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1

Project calm.

Step 1

Project calm.

2

Do not corner them.

Step 2

Do not corner them.

3

Avoid potential signs of aggression.

Step 3

Avoid potential signs of aggression.

4

Let them approach you.

Step 4

Let them approach you.

5

Offer your hand.

Step 5

Offer your hand.

6

Bring the dog food regularly.

Step 6

Bring the dog food regularly.

7

Slowly work your way closer to the feeding site.

Step 7

Slowly work your way closer to the feeding site.

8

Hand-feed the stray dog.

Step 8

Hand-feed the stray dog.

9

Pet the dog of the side of the head.

Step 9

Pet the dog of the side of the head.

10

Evaluate the dog's behavior.

Step 10

Evaluate the dog's behavior.

11

Stop and slowly back away at any sign of aggression.

Step 11

Stop and slowly back away at any sign of aggression.

12

Watch for signs of rabies.

Step 12

Watch for signs of rabies.

13

Keep other pets out of the mix.

Step 13

Keep other pets out of the mix.

14

Slip a leash on the dog.

Step 14

Slip a leash on the dog.

15

Check for identification.

Step 15

Check for identification.

16

Advertise a found dog.

Step 16

Advertise a found dog.

17

Bring the dog to an animal shelter.

Step 17

Bring the dog to an animal shelter.

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