SAFETY, WALKING, AND DOGS
When you first meet........Do not approach an unfamiliar animal, even if they look friendly.
Pay attention to any animal's behavior, even if you are familiar with them. If they are acting aggressive, skittish or odd, you should back off.
Don't present yourself as an easy target, but stand stand still and give a startled animal the change to leave if you do not feel immediately in danger. Most dogs have a short attention span, just like your children.
Don't extend hands or fingers to strange dogs, but keep them tucked in by folding or crossing your arms or balling them into fists.
To avoid problems.........
If a dog is acting oddly, assume a non-threatening stance: rather than facing the dog head-on, turn to the side, but keep the dog in your peripheral vision. slowly back away.
Never turn your back on an aggressive or unknown animal.
Do not try to stare down a dog, it can be seen as a challenge and may encourage conflict.
Do not smile at a dog, bearing your teeth may also be interpreted as a challenge to fight.
Do not run, this initiates the predator mode.
Put a large object between you and the animal; tree, park bench, gate/fence, car etc...
Speak softly and firmly, but never yell, scream or flail your arms, again this can be interpreted as a signal to attack.
If attacked.....
If a dog charges you, use anything on hand to block the attack, a wadded jacket or coat, a stick, a purse, or a briefcase.
Do not kick at an attacking dog, since it will most likely grab and tear flesh from your leg. Do not pull away if a dog has it's teeth in your, to avoided tearing flesh.
If attacked, curl up in a ball and protect delicate parts of your body like the skin, face, neck and head.
After an incident....
If you are attacked and wounded, immediately seek medical attention.
If you are threatened or attacked by an animal, report the incident to animal control and the local authorities as soon as possible. Some aggressive dogs have even more aggressive owners, so be sure you report an incident to protect yourself and others.
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