Mar 9th, 2016: Truckin'

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by Snakeadelic

Personally, when I meet a new dog and know its owner is nearby, I always ask if the dog is friendly before extending a hand (relaxed, fingers dangling down, and with the palm facing away from the dog to avoid looking 'grabby') for a sniff.

I always offer the back of my hand to an unfamiliar dog or cat for sniffing - even when I've checked it's friendly. I never thought about the grabby thing, it was always just self protection. Putting vulnerable digits towards an animal you don't know? No. A savage attack to the back of a hand is still awful, but fingers are so much thinner and more fragile.

Good advice there.