A few tips on how to protect yourself from a dog attack. 

Attributing human qualities to nature, we often misunderstand the motives for the actions of dogs. The ability to look at what is happening through the eyes of the “other side” is one of the universal laws of personal security.

In the case of a dog, it will be quite clear to you why you can’t stare into her eyes, smile (doggy means to show her teeth and show strength), run away (rarely a dog will refuse an invitation to hunt) and behave wary, that is, from a dog’s point of view vision – to suspect and prepare for the fight. By the way, one of the mistakes is to consider each wagging of the tail as a manifestation of friendliness.

What to do if a dog bites you?

First,  wash the wound with plenty of water (or better, hydrogen peroxide), lubricate the wound circumference with iodine, and apply a clean bandage.

Secondly,  find out from the owners whether they have been vaccinated against rabies. A stray dog ​​- to tie or put in a cage, this will not only save other passers-by from being bitten, but also allow you to find out if you need to be vaccinated against rabies.

Thirdly,  be sure to contact the nearest emergency room, where they will provide you with qualified assistance and tell you what to do next. And by the way, the victims still need to be monitored for more than one month, because the incubation period of rabies sometimes lasts up to a year. You can also contact the nj dog bite and attack lawyer to compensate for moral and material damage. 

Other elementary conditions of a relationship with a dog include the good habit of not approaching a dog on a leash, not taking away its toy, and, even if you are very afraid, never show fear or excitement in front of a strange dog.

The general important rule can be called this: do not impose your society on the dog. For example, if she does not want to play or be stroked. If the dog often bites “their own”, this may mean that she is poorly educated, and she is trying to seize power in the family (in her pack). The problem of training in general is most often a human one. When a dog breaks off the leash and barks at passers-by, it usually just means that the dog is ill-mannered and its owner is boorish.

However, even a trained dog can bite in a situation that experts call “provocative behavior.” For example, abruptly pick up a child when a dog runs nearby. Get too close to a strange dog if it is sitting on a leash or walking towards you in a narrow place (especially with the owner). Often bites happen in entrances, elevators, so if a person with a dog is walking towards you, it is better to stop and let them pass.

Medical statistics say that more than 50 percent of those bitten suffered from dogs that have an owner. As for stray dogs, they usually attack in situations where they consider themselves “in the service” – for example, they live in the territory of a garage or warehouse, even a city yard or in a situation of protection. Therefore, approaching such a protected area, it is most reasonable to immediately call a watchman – to drive away the dogs.

In another situation (for example, on the street), it is enough to bend down to the ground, supposedly behind a stone, or pick up a stick, so that the mongrel jumps back. True, you will have to endure her barking for some time – she will accompany you at some distance.

The rules of relations with the most ancient human companion are so instructive that they are included in proverbs. As “do not wake a sleeping dog” – entered the English language in the formulation of the poet J. Chausser back in the 14th century.

If the dog is ready to attack you:

  • stop and firmly give the command “stand!”, “sit!”, “down!” etc.; in some cases, a series of commands is triggered, which simply leads the animal into confusion;
  • to buy time, throw any object towards the dog without raising your hand high;
  • defend yourself with a stick, stones;
  • a crouching dog is especially dangerous – it is preparing to jump. And to protect the throat, you need to press your chin to your chest and put your hand forward;
  • a gas pistol will stop a dog, but not every gas cartridge – many of the “human” gases do not work on a dog; however, you can protect yourself from the animal with a canister of gas based on red pepper extract.

Most martial arts systems include the technique of fighting with animals, with dogs in the first place (there were special fighting dogs in the army of Alexander the Great). In many cases, determination can replace special training, as even a trained city dog ​​is usually not in fighting shape.

A few simple tricks from a dog attack:

  • turn to face the attacking dog, take a stance or rush towards it if you are sure of yourself: the dog is trained on a fleeing person and, most likely, will bounce to the side;
  • using improvised means (umbrella, stick, stones), retreat to a shelter with your back – a fence, a house, calling for help from others;
  • if possible, wrap your forearm and arm with a jacket, raincoat, and then, exposing it (protecting the neck and face from a bite), provoke the dog to bite and hit the dog’s upper jaw with force – it can break from a strong blow;
  • if the dog knocked you down, fall on your stomach, cover your neck with your hands;
  • pain points in a dog – nose, groin, tongue.

What does a dog with rabies look like?

Large animals are more likely to become aggressive. At first they become capricious, avoid people, try to hide in a dark place. Such behavior will be replaced by violent excitement – the dog tries to lick the owner’s face and hands. Over time, it becomes difficult for the animal to drink, there is increased salivation, an unsteady gait, and strabismus. The dog tends to attack other animals and people. There are seizures of convulsions, the tongue falls out of the mouth. Lai becomes hoarse. In small indoor dogs, the disease proceeds in a quiet form. Cats with rabies are aggressive – they literally rush at a person.

Statistics show that there are more children affected by dog ​​bites than adults. This should be considered not only by parents, but also by dog ​​owners.

Information about the relationship between a man and a vicious dog would not be complete without one story that went around the pages of newspapers in the summer of 1991. Canadian postman Dick McCone on one of the wastelands of the town of Fort George was attacked by a pack of stray dogs. Accepting the imposed conditions, the postman got down on all fours, bared his teeth and with a furious growl pounced on the largest dog. The dog jumped away, McCone followed it, and soon the pack fled, having once again received indisputable proof that man is the king of nature.