You're walking in the cool of the day in your favorite part of the neighborhood when suddenly out of nowhere a monstrous dog runs towards your direction looking ready to bite you.
What do you do? Here are some useful tips that you can apply in a dangerous situation such as being attacked by a dog.
When attacked by a dog, do not panic.
I know this may sound foolish but if the dog notices that you are fearful it will all the more try to attack you.
Most importantly, never attempt to run away.
A dog will never say no to a good chase.
Stay still and completely motionless.
Doing this will make the dog lose interest on you.
Now that you're standing still face to face with your attacker, try not to look it in the eye.
A dog will think you are challenging it to a fight if you look at it eye to eye.
Do your best to look down.
When the dog notices that you are not a potential threat it may hesitate in advancing.
If standing still and not looking it straight in the eye doesn't convince it and it tries to jump on you and bite you still, stay put.
Don't try to block it once it lunges on you.
Don't even try to push the dog with your hands or fight it.
It will only increase its aggression.
Whatever happens, keep your arms and fingers away from its mouth.
If you get knocked down, crawl into a ball.
Again, don't try to kick and fight back or else you'll convince the dog all the more that you are a threat.
Just stay there on the ground in a ball shape position and cover your face, ears and neck with your hands.
If you lie there motionless, the dog might lose interest.
The best thing to do when attacked by a dog is to convince it that you're not a threat.
You can do that by not attempting to run or fight back.
In order to stay safe, avoid places in your area that are known to be infested by aggressive dogs.