How To Avoid Dog Or Canine Attacks

How to Avoid a Dog Attack
Ways to avoid getting bitten while walking or jogging.

Here’s How:

1. Keep a safe distance between yourself and dogs being walked on leash.
2. Ask owner’s permission before approaching a dog, on leash or in yard.
3. Never approach a barking, snarling, sleeping, eating, or nursing dog.
4. Do not stare the dog in the eyes.
5. Turn sideways and slowly withdraw.
6. Put an object such as a tree, post, or bench between you and the dog.
7. Speak softly and gently to calm the dog, “Good dog, it’s OK, go home.”
8. Stand still or maintain a constant slow pace out of the dog’s territory.
9. If charged, get something between you and the dog’s mouth – umbrella, pack, jacket, stick
10. If local law allows, use pepper spray / canine repellent or electronic dog chaser when charged by the dog.
11. If attacked, curl up in a ball and protect your face, neck, and head.
12. Report unleashed aggressive dogs to the local police.

Tips:

1. You can’t outrun the dog, not even an Olympic sprinter could.
2. Be aware of dogs a block or more ahead, change your route or turn around to avoid unleashed dogs.
3. Know the weapons laws in the community you are walking in and obey them.