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When teaching chil- dren about how to be safe around dogs, the best ad- vice is to keep it as simple as p o s s i b l e . The follow- ing are some rules that are easy to use and are appropriate for all ages. Checkthatit'ssweet, before you meet This is sound advice for either a child or adult. Al- ways ask permission from the dog's guardian be- fore approaching any dog. The guardian can let you know whether the animal is friendly and enjoys be- ing petted, or prefers not to be touched. When ap- proaching the animal use caution, because you never know if, that day, the dog is not in the mood for a meet and greet. To understand, they sniff your hand Dogs truly rule when it comes to their sense of smell. According to the Alabama Cooperative Ex- tension System (ACES), a dog's sense of smell is ap- proximately 1,000 times more sensitive than that of humans, and they use it to get to know those around them. When ini- tially meeting a dog, let him sniff the back of your hand. This will keep your fingers out of the way and will not appear threaten- ing to the dog. Chin or chest, that's the best Once the guardian has given permission, and the dog seems agreeable to be- ing touched, gently stroke under his chin, on his chest or along its side for a few seconds. Pause and see what occurs. If the an- imal moves closer, nudges your hand, or interacts in a social way, he is let- ting you know that being touched is okay. If he stiff- ens, moves away, or does not show any favorable body language, stop strok- ing. Dogs, like us, do not like to be patted on the top of their heads. Not only is it uncomfortable, but even a small hand approaching from above can feel threat- ening to a dog. To meet a pup, ask a grown-up Always ask the adult guardian before picking up and nuzzling any puppy. The puppy's mother may be quite protective and might snap if a stranger approaches her puppies. Even if the mother is not present, puppies can also bite and scratch like their more mature counterparts. If a dog has a snack, keep well back Approaching a dog while he is eating or chewing a bone might cause him to think you want to take his food or treasure away. This may cause the dog to protect what it has by ini- tially growling, then pos- sibly snapping and biting. Keep your face out of their space It is common sense to keep any face, whether child or adult, away from a dog's mouth. Even if the animal does not want to bite, he could nip acci- dently. If you run and shout, it freaks us out Dogs react to the way we behave. Screaming, shouting, or swinging arms wildly and running around are more likely to cause any dog to chase or attack. Even more affected by rowdy children are shy or nervous dogs. Being calm around such dogs can help them feel more secure. A dog is not a toy, do not tease and annoy Never tease, hurt, or annoy a dog by its taking toys or by pretending to hit or kick him. In addi- tion, teach children not to yank on a dog's tail, pull its fur, poke its eyes, or try to climb on its back and ride it. Dogs cannot say in words that they want you to stop horrid behav- ior, but they can definitely growl and bite. Quiet and slow is the way to go It is important that chil- dren be taught not to stare when confronted by an ag- gressive type dog and to move quietly and slowly away. Direct eye contact is interpreted by dogs as ag- gression. It is also imper- ative to tell them to "be a tree" and stand quietly, keeping their head down, with their hands low and clasped in front of them if a dog goes after them. If they are knocked down, teach them to immediately cover their head and neck with their arms, and curl into a ball and "be like a rock." We know that children are the most common vic- tims of dog bites. Teaching children a few simple rules on how to be gentle, how to respect a dog's space, and on what to do with unfa- miliar dogs can go a long way in keeping children safer. RonnieCaseyisvice president of PETS — Providing Essentials for Tehama Shelter. She can be reached at rmcredbluff@gmail.com. For more information about PETS, visit petstehama.org. PETS Basicrulesforbeingsafearounddogs Ronnie Casey The severe storm which has been raging the past 36 hours is still at its high- est and covers all of north- ern California. In Red Bluff and vicinity it has been raining continuously. Shasta county is witness- ing a most severe storm. Rain has been falling at French Gulch and Lewis- ton. The Weaverville stage had to abandon its trip on account of the high waters of the various creeks. A report from Chico states that at Stirling City snow was falling until 12 o'clock and then turned to rain. It is thought that the rain will melt the snow and high waters are expected. River rising The Sacramento river has been rising steadily since four o'clock Satur- day afternoon, at the rate of one foot an hour, when it registered eight feet. At one o'clock this morning it registered 17 feet and from all indications would reach the high water mark. Trains delayed The train service on the Shasta division of the Southern Pacific has re- ceived a set back. A wash- out occurred near Coram. This delayed the north- bound train No. 14 which was held at Redding. The storm at Coram being too severe, the division offi- cials could not repair dam- age done satisfactorily. — Jan. 23, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... Se ve re s to rm ra gi ng Come join good friends for lunch in the Gardenside Café, in the Red Bluff Com- munity and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. A freshly prepared, nu- tritionally balanced meal is served Monday through Friday at noon. Lunch also is served at the Corning Se- nior Center, 1014 4th Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Call 527-2414 a day ahead to reserve a space for lunch. A minimum suggested do- nation of $3.50 for those 60 and older is requested, although a donation is not a requirement to receive a meal. There is a charge of $8 for guests younger than 60. Come enjoy lunch and var- ious activities during the week, all are welcome. The menu for the coming week: Jan. 25-29 Monday Beef Stroganoff, Broccoli, Apricots, Berry Juice, Whole Wheat Roll Tuesday Chili, Beet Mandarin Salad, Pineapple Coleslaw, Cornbread Wednesday ETHNIC Beef Tamale Pie, Refried Beans, Parsley Carrots, Or- ange Wedges, Whole Wheat Tortilla Thursday Macaroni & Cheese, Cal- ifornia Blend Vegetables, Pears Friday Hot Roast Beef Sand wich, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Broccoli Pineapple Salad, Peach Blueberry Compote SENIORS Lu nc h me nu f or t he w ee k ah ea d COURTESYPHOTO Pictured is the 2016Mercy High School Homecoming Court, back row from le , Travis Gorden, Jon Ross, Bryce Baer, Teddy Ranberg and Anthony Aviles, from row from le , Gillie Coelho, Daphne Nandino, Laura Keane, Cheyanne Johnson and Tasha Pimentel. Homecoming festivities will begin about 7p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5. MERCY HIGH SCHOOL 2016 Homecoming Court announced Thefollowinginformation is compiled from Red Bluff PoliceDepartment,RedBluff Fire, Tehama County Sher- iff's Department, Corning Police Department, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California Highway Patrol logs. Assist DaleRoad,crossofKopta Road,Corning: A man called 911about 5:50p.m. Thursday to report another man had threatened him with a gun. Evaluation MainStreet: A mental evalu- ation was requested for a man who called 911about 9:45 p.m. Thursday and said he was drinking fabric so ener, but would not provide his location. The call was traced to the Classic Inn. Fight EverettFreemanWay: A mi- nor fight between a 67-year- old and 71-year-old man over a slot machine was reported about 12:40a.m. Thursday. Hazard ToomesAvenue: A city employee reported about 7:45a.m. Thursday a person in a red car with gray primer doors was using the Corning CommunityPark's parking lot as a race track. The driver was contacted and told officers she was having a bad day. She said she would remain where she was until she had calmed down. Squatter LutherRoad: Squatters were reported Thursday at a vacant house. Daniel Earl Torrence, 23, of Red Bluff wasarrested on two outstanding warrants. Suspicious JellysFerryRoad: A man reported about 7a.m. seeing trespassers in a light blue Honda hatchback. The vehicle had been seen in the area several times and the man suspected they were illegally hunting a er finding a dead deer on his property. EvergreenRoad: A man reported returning home about 8:45a.m. Thursday to find his garage door open and items outside the residence. The s LyalLane: The the of 11long guns including five with red field scopes taken froma tool shed wasreported Thursday. 8300blockStateRoute 99W: A girl reported the the of two Chihuahuas from her front yard about 4p.m. Thursday. Train OakandWalnutstreets: A train made a stop to fix its brakes about 7a.m. Friday, blocking traffic briefly at Oak and Walnut streets. As the train began to move forward the engineer realized there were still problems and disconnected the train at two locations to allow traffic to cross at Oak and Walnut while repairs were made. 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