Got this off the news.

A youngster should never stare into a dog's eyes, tease a dog,
approach a chained dog, touch an off-leash dog, run or scream if approached by a loose dog, play with a dog while it is eating or touch a dog while it is sleeping. If a loose dog comes close, children should stand very still and be very quiet. Always ask a dog's owner for permission to pet it and let the dog sniff your closed hand before you start touching it.

I am drinking from my saucer cause my cup has overflowed. Thank you Lord