Nearly everyone makes the first mistake, it's hard not to! But how you act towards an unfamiliar dog — and its owner — goes a long way towards the new dog feeling you're 'safe' and he can trust you, and will help ensure positive meet-ups in the future.
It can mean the difference between a dog that drives you, your vet and your groomer crazy — versus one that's practically a soul mate and gets along with nearly everyone. And it's not rocket science to get their compliance. It's as simple as this.
When an emergency occurs, seconds count. That's why you want to know this critical survival skill when you have the leisure to learn it right, like right now. So when the unthinkable happens, you're ready to save your pet's life and regain otherwise lost years with her.
If you are healthy and got bit by one, you probably wouldn't die — but that's not the case for your pet. Watch out especially for the females of this species — they have evolved to have extra-potent venom that hijacks its poor victim's nervous system.