A dog, of course, is a friend of a person, but is not always ready to give a paw. And sometimes this paw can hit. Like any other animal, even a seemingly friendly dog can attack a person - and it’s not always possible to get off with only two or three bites.
We figured out how to behave if a stray dog decided to attack you. These simple rules will definitely help you avoid unpleasant consequences.
The dog does not attack, but behaves aggressively
The dog’s body language will show everything: ears are pinched, she growls viciously and hints all the way that she’s not going to play with you. Ideally, you need to go around the dog in a roundabout way, so as not to anger her. But what to do if it fails?
Do not try to calm the dog with words and do not smile. A wary animal will perceive a smile differently than humans. If for us a smile means friendliness and joy, then for a dog it is a grin and, indeed, a challenge to fight.
Do not look the dog in the eye and ignore it. In the end, she will become bored, she will stop paying attention to you and calm down. Simply put, the more you worry or wave your hands, the stronger the dog wants to bite you.
If possible, ask passers-by for help. No need to shout, speak calmly.
Do not swipe the dog with a stick and do not spray pepper spray. Responding aggression to aggression is not the best option, so you will anger the dog even more. Even a friendly dog will not be happy if they start waving his arms around him and even more so a stick.
Depart calmly and slowly, but do not turn your back. It is best to walk away from the dog sideways, observing its behavior with peripheral vision. And in no case do not run away. Dogs and in a good mood are not enthusiastic about cyclists and runners.
From aggression to attack
Without reason, the animal will not attack you, but the reason for us is not always obvious. Dogs attack only in some cases: hunger, protecting puppies or guarding their territory.
We hope that the dog will calm down and will not touch you. But if the dog still attacked, then remember a few rules:
A scream will only anger the dog. It seems that in this situation more often nothing else is left to do, but try not to scream. Dog adrenaline is nowhere higher.
Great if you have an ultrasonic repeller. They can scare away the dog without causing her injuries.
If the animal is already rushing at you, try to cover his head with a jacket or jacket as soon as the dog is within reach. And then try to climb a hill: a garage or a tree. Dogs jump well, but, unlike cats, they can climb poorly.
Throw a bag, backpack, or other object away to distract the dog. The animal will react to the throw and transfer its aggression to the subject, and you will have time to run away. It's great if you have a piece of meat or sausage with you: perhaps this is what the dog needs.
If possible, close your neck with your hands, and squeeze your fingers into a fist. The neck is a vulnerable spot, and there are enough vital veins and arteries there, so keep your dog out of your throat. The safest place to bite is the forearm and lower leg.
A dog can clutch an arm or leg. But do not try to pull the limbs - it will be worse. Alternatively, hit the dog in the nose or eyes. Dog handlers are also advised to grab the dog by its hind legs and raise it.
Use your weight: if possible, push the dog to the ground with your elbow or knee. Dogs bite well, but do not know how to fight. Thus, you immobilize the animal until help comes.
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It may happen that not one dog attacks, but a pack. The general rules are approximately the same, but the main thing is do not let yourself be surrounded. It is better to stand against a wall or in a corner, but you should not run. This will anger the dogs.
What to do if a dog bites you
A possible outcome of a meeting with an animal is a bite, torn pants or a jacket. If the latter can be compensated, then it is better to take up health immediately:
Wash the wound with soap and water or treat with alcohol.
It is not so important who bit you: a street or thoroughbred dog of acquaintances. Need to go to the hospital or emergency room. If necessary, blood and additional tests will be taken from you.
After this, you will be prescribed a course of rabies injections. Contrary to myths, there are not 20-30 of them, but only 6. And they stab them in the shoulder, and not in the stomach.
According to statistics, in 99% of cases it is dogs that infect humans with rabies. Symptoms of the disease appear 30-50 days after a bite. It is important to be vaccinated within 2 weeks, otherwise the consequences will be sad. There is no cure for rabies, the virus can only be killed in the bud.
The virus is transmitted not only through bite. It is enough to get droplets of the saliva of a sick animal on the skin or mucous membrane of a person. Therefore, it is best not to let the unfamiliar dog lick your hands, and even more so the face.
If possible, bypass street animals and take care of your health. But if you could not avoid an unpleasant meeting with a stray dog, now you know what to do. We hope that our tips will pop up in your memory at the right time.
We figured out how to behave if a stray dog decided to attack you. These simple rules will definitely help you avoid unpleasant consequences.
The dog does not attack, but behaves aggressively
The dog’s body language will show everything: ears are pinched, she growls viciously and hints all the way that she’s not going to play with you. Ideally, you need to go around the dog in a roundabout way, so as not to anger her. But what to do if it fails?
Do not try to calm the dog with words and do not smile. A wary animal will perceive a smile differently than humans. If for us a smile means friendliness and joy, then for a dog it is a grin and, indeed, a challenge to fight.
Do not look the dog in the eye and ignore it. In the end, she will become bored, she will stop paying attention to you and calm down. Simply put, the more you worry or wave your hands, the stronger the dog wants to bite you.
If possible, ask passers-by for help. No need to shout, speak calmly.
Do not swipe the dog with a stick and do not spray pepper spray. Responding aggression to aggression is not the best option, so you will anger the dog even more. Even a friendly dog will not be happy if they start waving his arms around him and even more so a stick.
Depart calmly and slowly, but do not turn your back. It is best to walk away from the dog sideways, observing its behavior with peripheral vision. And in no case do not run away. Dogs and in a good mood are not enthusiastic about cyclists and runners.
From aggression to attack
Without reason, the animal will not attack you, but the reason for us is not always obvious. Dogs attack only in some cases: hunger, protecting puppies or guarding their territory.
We hope that the dog will calm down and will not touch you. But if the dog still attacked, then remember a few rules:
A scream will only anger the dog. It seems that in this situation more often nothing else is left to do, but try not to scream. Dog adrenaline is nowhere higher.
Great if you have an ultrasonic repeller. They can scare away the dog without causing her injuries.
If the animal is already rushing at you, try to cover his head with a jacket or jacket as soon as the dog is within reach. And then try to climb a hill: a garage or a tree. Dogs jump well, but, unlike cats, they can climb poorly.
Throw a bag, backpack, or other object away to distract the dog. The animal will react to the throw and transfer its aggression to the subject, and you will have time to run away. It's great if you have a piece of meat or sausage with you: perhaps this is what the dog needs.
If possible, close your neck with your hands, and squeeze your fingers into a fist. The neck is a vulnerable spot, and there are enough vital veins and arteries there, so keep your dog out of your throat. The safest place to bite is the forearm and lower leg.
A dog can clutch an arm or leg. But do not try to pull the limbs - it will be worse. Alternatively, hit the dog in the nose or eyes. Dog handlers are also advised to grab the dog by its hind legs and raise it.
Use your weight: if possible, push the dog to the ground with your elbow or knee. Dogs bite well, but do not know how to fight. Thus, you immobilize the animal until help comes.
Create carousel Add description
It may happen that not one dog attacks, but a pack. The general rules are approximately the same, but the main thing is do not let yourself be surrounded. It is better to stand against a wall or in a corner, but you should not run. This will anger the dogs.
What to do if a dog bites you
A possible outcome of a meeting with an animal is a bite, torn pants or a jacket. If the latter can be compensated, then it is better to take up health immediately:
Wash the wound with soap and water or treat with alcohol.
It is not so important who bit you: a street or thoroughbred dog of acquaintances. Need to go to the hospital or emergency room. If necessary, blood and additional tests will be taken from you.
After this, you will be prescribed a course of rabies injections. Contrary to myths, there are not 20-30 of them, but only 6. And they stab them in the shoulder, and not in the stomach.
According to statistics, in 99% of cases it is dogs that infect humans with rabies. Symptoms of the disease appear 30-50 days after a bite. It is important to be vaccinated within 2 weeks, otherwise the consequences will be sad. There is no cure for rabies, the virus can only be killed in the bud.
The virus is transmitted not only through bite. It is enough to get droplets of the saliva of a sick animal on the skin or mucous membrane of a person. Therefore, it is best not to let the unfamiliar dog lick your hands, and even more so the face.
If possible, bypass street animals and take care of your health. But if you could not avoid an unpleasant meeting with a stray dog, now you know what to do. We hope that our tips will pop up in your memory at the right time.