Dogs are better conductors than humans because they usually have at least two paws in contact with the ground, allowing the current to move through their body. What’s more, they generally don’t wear shoes (the booties some breeds wear could actually increase the risk of electrocution if they get soaked, since water is a great conductor). Dogs also pee on the ground, offering another conduit for electricity.
 Humans, on the other hand, usually have only one foot on the ground when walking, which slows the current — as do our thick, rubber-soled shoes. But beware: metal-laced leashes can carry the current from the dog to its handler, as reportedly happened five years ago in a tragic New York case.

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