Does touching a dog require washing the hand seven times?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: Is it permissible to touch a dog? And does that require washing the hand seven times?

Answer:
It is permissible to touch a dog if it is dry, but if it is wet, he should not touch it, and he does not wash his hands seven times. This is from the dog's saliva. If the dog licks, this is from its saliva or its urine, but mere touching does not require washing. Yes.