What should you do if a dog attacks you?

The following tips they will help you get rid of multiple jams in case encountering an angry dog.

keep Calm

Which one”dogs smell fear“It’s more real than it seems. Trying to run away or panicking, animal, awaken the hunting instinct and make it jump on us or chase us. There’s even a bike ride. dogs it can reach us.

no sudden movements

if a dog shows aggressive towards us We must adopt an upright and still stance. It is important that the upper extremities are adhered to the body and avoid direct eye contactbecause the animal may interpret it as an act of threat or defiance.

distract the dog

If you don’t see a possible escape, look for an object or food that might catch their attention. Make him look and throw it behind his head. This can give you valuable escape time and even cause the dog to forget about you.

face it

This should be your last option, although sometimes there is no other option. If trying to calm or distract him does not work, we should order the animal to go, using a firm, firm, and confident tone of voice (always avoiding eye contact).

defend yourself

If all of the above fail and the dog started to attack us, We have to be very careful, because attacks from medium-sized dogs can cause serious injury or even death in the worst case. To avoid this you should know key points of your opponent. If you need to hit a dog, it’s okay to do it with your lower extremities and aim at its throat, nose or back of its head.

Use your weight and size to subdue the enemy

Push him to the ground and try to immobilize him. Be very careful with its paws and nose, and always keep a safe distance from it when holding it.

Protect your face, neck and chest

These are the most vulnerable parts to face. dog attack and if we fall to the ground while we are on the ground, we can suffer very serious injuries. attacked by a dog. Remember that a bite in the jugular area can be fatal.