A dog isn't just a man's best friend. It can also be a formidable weapon. An animal can not only bite, but also tear its prey apart. The risk of a confrontation increases if a dog senses fear of a person. How to protect yourself from a dog attack and what to do if one occurs.
Grab the dog by the hind legs and lift it as high as possible.
When a dog attacks, the key is not to panic. Prepare for a fight. It's important to force the animal to release its jaws.
Cross your arms and grab the dog by the hind legs. Lift it as high as possible. In this position, it won't be able to reach you. The animal will become confused and open its jaws.
If you have a firm grip on his legs, throw him over a fence, under a car, or into the water.
If there's nothing like that, throw it against a wall or a tree. In such cases, pity is inappropriate. You're protecting your life and health.
Hit on the nose
When a dog attacks, it's important not to lose your head in fear. Try to focus and concentrate, especially if you're around children.
Don't let the animal knock you down. Strike the dog in the nose, but also in the eyes, groin, or stomach. These are the most vulnerable areas of the dog's body.
Strong, accurate blows will stun her for a while, and you will be able to escape yourself and give others a chance to escape.
Throw a handful of sand in the face
If you have no defense and no way to grab or hit the dog, take a handful of sand in your hand.
Extend your other hand forward. The dog will definitely try to grab your sleeve. At this point, without hesitation, throw sand right into its eyes.
This will distract the attacker for a while. The seconds gained will allow you to escape or grab a weapon for self-defense.
Turn over so that you are on top of the animal
If a direct confrontation cannot be avoided and the dog manages to knock you down, there is a way to emerge victorious from this unequal fight.
Try to roll the dog onto its back. This will incapacitate it. Press down on it with your weight. Press your elbow and knee into its bones. Sit on top and apply firm pressure to its throat. Don't let it bite you.
Apply firm pressure to the back of the neck to prevent the aggressive dog from moving until help arrives. All movements should be quick and sharp. Don't give the dog time to think.
No one is immune to a surprise dog attack. To learn how to fend them off, it's important to know the proper steps to take in such situations.
Never run from an attacking dog; it will catch up with you within seconds. Besides, your back will be to the ferocious animal. It's best to stop and wait.
The dog might run past. Don't panic; try to walk past it slowly. But keep an eye on its movements out of the corner of your eye. If an attack does occur and you're unable to do anything, press yourself against a wall. Cover your neck and face and scream as loudly as you can to be heard.
