How to Avoid Dog Attacks
Watch Out! Dog attacks are nothing to play about! With the rate of dog attacks at an all time high, you must know the proper steps to take in case you are confronted by an unreasonable dog!
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Don't make eye contact! This is the number one thing to remember, it could possibly save you from a dog attack. Dogs feel as though you're challenging them when you make direct eye contact with them, so avoid it at all cost.
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If you feel as though you don't have enough speed to outrun the dog, please do yourself a favor and REMAIN STILL. Don't try to run or bike away no matter what you do, this will provoke the dog to chase you and possibly snap at you.
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Start by slowly distancing yourself from the dog if it begins to approach you. Put something in front of you, for instance if you're on bike, place the bike between you and the dog. This however does not mean use your arm to distance yourself, you reaching out toward the dog could make it snap at you and bite.
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Get Vertical. If you feel you have the speed to make it to the nearest car or gate ect, get to it and climb on top of it. A lot of dogs have excellent jumping skills so try to get as high as you can. Even a tree would work in this case. If you feel as though you're never going to be able to get down, shout for help.
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If you feel as though the attack is inevitable (bound to happen) then be prepared. Pick up something solid such as a tree limb or pole to place in front of yourself in case the dog bites. If it does bite, it will bite down on the object you have in your hand and not you! Considering what went down with Mike Vick and everything, I'm going to say don't try to harm the dog too bad by swinging the object to hard. But if worst comes to worst, do what you have to do, its self defense!
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If you're knocked to the ground get on your stomach and ball up real tight bringing your knees up to your chest. Take safety measures and put your hands on the back of your neck. Be solid like a rock and stray away from waving your arms around because dogs are quick to lock down.
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Tips & Warnings
If bitten by a dog treat the wound with warm soapy water and get medical attention ASAP!
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Comments
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mrharvey
Mar 13, 2009
This would be a very scary situation, thank you for sharing. -
phantomspirit
Nov 19, 2008
Good article! The only question I have is: What did you mean about Micheal Vik? Was he attacked by a dog? Or was his cruelty totally unjustified, and that is why he went to prison?
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GreenGardenChic
Oct 24, 2008
Great information for avoiding a dog attack.
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Susan Golis
Oct 24, 2008
I was attacked by a pit bull when walking my dog, OMG I still have nightmares. A car stopped and the men jumped out and grabbed me, my dog died. your article brings back so many memories. Good advice and excellent topic.
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CoachVicky
Sep 24, 2008
Good tips everyone. Sticks and umbrellas are good to carry especially for elderly or weaker walkers/runners.Know you're environment like in The Bourne Identity so you can escape or defend. Sometimes you just have to fight with your feet or what you have like I did at a soccer field with my cleats until the owner showed up. My dad once strategically waited for a doberman to get near him and then scared him off when he jumped around and growled crazily at him. Confidence is a must! Reverting to our basic fight or flight animal instincts can save us still today.
