Dogs can be very good friends and companions.
However, people should still pay attention to safety issues, especially when children are involved, as shown in the situations below:

What should I do?
 

When an unfamiliar dog walks towards you:
Remain standing where you are, or walk slowly away.
Do not panic, scream or run away.
 

When an unfamiliar dog barks at you:
Remain standing where you are, or walk slowly away.
Do not panic, scream or run away.
 

When a dog is eating:
Do not stare at him.
Do not go near him.
Never reach out to touch him or to take away his food.
 

When a dog is sleeping:
Do not wake him up.
 

If a dog comes running towards you when you are running or playing:
Stop and do not move.
Let him smell you.
Walk slowly away only when he leaves.
 

If a dog chases you when you are riding your bike:
Stop and get off the bike.
Wait until he leaves and then, pushing your bike, walk slowly away.
 

When a dog is tied up or locked in a cage:
Never make fun of him, because he will get angry.
 

When a dog wants to play with you and you don't want to play:
Stand where you are and do not move.