Attacking Dogs - How to Protect Yourself and Children
By Marja
@buenavida (9984)
Sweden
November 9, 2011 3:43pm CST
Dogs can be great friends, if they are treated responsibly.
I just found an e-book that was included in a free program I am in.
Here is some advice that is good to know.
All dogs can attack - even small dogs and even if it´s looking friendly and is wagging its tail.
[i]Never leave a dog alone with children without overseeing them.
We should never approach a strange dog.
Looking the dog straight in the eyes can be taken as an aggression and the dog may attack.
Be like a tree, don´t back or run and look away.
Be quiet - if you scream etc, it may scare the dog and it will attack to defend itself - remember, the dog doesn´t know your intentions.[/i]
There is more advice, but please tell us your strategy to prevent dog attacks.
How do you do if the dog attacks in spite of the precaution??
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
Well, it may help, of course, but if the dog is really aggressive, it may make it even more aggressive. 
The book I read, is in my profile - or the link to the program I found the book in.
I can send the link, if you wish..
I think cats are less aggressive, but you have to know how to handle them, and I guess you are an expert..
The book I read, is in my profile - or the link to the program I found the book in.
I can send the link, if you wish..
I think cats are less aggressive, but you have to know how to handle them, and I guess you are an expert..1 person likes this
@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
I guess you know how to handle dogs.. 
It would be great if we could calm them down like that.. Maybe it works in most cases..
It would be great if we could calm them down like that.. Maybe it works in most cases..@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
13 Nov 11
It´s amazing, Lakota..
My dad was a person that most dogs loved a lot, so he must have been that kind of person too. He grew up in the country with animals, so the ability to handle them was good to have.
My dad was a person that most dogs loved a lot, so he must have been that kind of person too. He grew up in the country with animals, so the ability to handle them was good to have.@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
12 Nov 11
Always been good with all animals my hubby said I could charm a snake if need be. lol
He also was amazed that I could ride one of thier mules that would ever come to any of them at the house.
Even now lost animals show up at my house and I have to find the owners
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
13 Nov 11
One time I did have an encounter with a vicious dog and I threw a gallon of water at him. to my amazement, that dog did run away. I also happened to be holding a large knife as I was in the garden cutting a plant at the time this dog snuck up on me. They do say not to look at the dog, but in this case it was impossible not to do so. Our eyes did literally lock, but fortunately I was able to frighten the dog away even though it was a pit bull.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
13 Nov 11
Hi, Ann - very efficient way to protect yourself. Good that you had the water ready..
This kind of dogs should be well controlled by the owners, so that they don´t harm anyone! I wouldn´t dare to have one. Well, I prefer cats..
This kind of dogs should be well controlled by the owners, so that they don´t harm anyone! I wouldn´t dare to have one. Well, I prefer cats..
@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
10 Nov 11
"Be like a tree, don´t back or run and look away." In any future encounters with vicious dogs, I will follow that advise. Thanks!
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
13 Nov 11
Both smileys ar cute, so thanks!.. The sun with sunglasses is so fun..
Now we´d better go to sleep on both sides of the ocean, and rest a bit!
A new day tomorrow and the days get shorter all the time until next month 21st.
Then the spring starts again! Looking forward to that..
Now we´d better go to sleep on both sides of the ocean, and rest a bit!
A new day tomorrow and the days get shorter all the time until next month 21st.
Then the spring starts again! Looking forward to that..@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
You are welcome! There is more good advice in the book. Just send me a PM and I´ll tell you how to get it for free.. It´s a PDF format and very easy and fast reading and could be good to have!
Have a great day..and week..
There is more good advice in the book. Just send me a PM and I´ll tell you how to get it for free.. It´s a PDF format and very easy and fast reading and could be good to have!
Have a great day..and week..
@Rosa26 (2618)
• United States
10 Nov 11
What I use to do to protect myself froma dog is, if I see a dog is getting near me I stay quite and normal and to not show my feelings to the dog,in order he doesn't feels that I am dangerous,so I keep quite and leave the aerea like if he wasn't there, but very scare of course, but since I was a child I use to do that and even thought there big dogs and I was a little girl my confidence helped me to be safe.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
Yes, Rosa - it can help to ignore the dog and most times it helps. Sometimes we need other strategies and that is why I read that book. I will help you to get it free, if you wish..
The dogs in our country are bound, unless they have run away, but that happens rarely.
@Aja103654 (5644)
• Philippines
10 Nov 11
Hi there! Thank you so much for these tips! I'm very scared of dogs, you see! Not all dogs. Those dogs that are rather aggressive, dirty and probably crazy scare me! Walking alone in a narrow street or place with a dog in the way is absolutely horrifying! Now, I'll have to keep those tips in mind whenever i get into situations like that. Again, thank you!
By the way, what's the title of the book you've read?
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
Yes, it can be good to know how to behave so that the dogs ignore us..
It is called "Dog Attack" and if you send a PM, I´ll tell you how to get it for free.. You will also find info in my profile..
I´m sure it will help to know what to do and you will not be so scared of the dogs then..
Wish you well..
@youless (112710)
• Guangzhou, China
10 Nov 11
I found that the dogs especially like to pick on small children. I remember in the past when my child and I passed to a street, a dog barked terribly and I was so scared. Of course I held my son tightly and tried to get away. Later my husband told me that I should bend down as the dog would think you might want to pick up a stone and throw to it. And it would be scared and leave you alone. In fact my first response is still to run away, but I shall listen to my husband since his method really works.
I love China
@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
I´m afraid some dogs would be even more aggressive if they think we are threatening them.
If it doesn´t help to just ignore them and look the other way, there are some good advice in the book I read. If you wish to have it, send me a PM..
If it doesn´t help to just ignore them and look the other way, there are some good advice in the book I read. If you wish to have it, send me a PM..
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
10 Nov 11
I have had a scared dog leap at me and the best thing you can do is bring your knee up high to catch them in the chest. This knocks the wind out of them. The dog did not mean to attack me and turned out to be a gentle but very frightened creature.
If you hit them they will fight for what they think is survival. Use your knee and that will discourage them unless they are made with fright or very sick. That's what my Grandpa taught me and the one time I had to do it, it worked.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
Thanks for sharing your experience, it helped that time, and maybe helps other times as well..
Even a scared dog can be dangerous and if we can show them that we are friendly, it would be good, but it´s hard to know, so your way to defend yourself can be good to know.
Many small dogs are often scared so if we can calm them down, we may have a good friend..
@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
Hi, ebuscat! Well, I have no dog and no children either, but I thought people could like to have some information how to protect themselves. If you want to have that book, send me a message, and I´ll tell you how to get that book for free..!!
Well, I have no dog and no children either, but I thought people could like to have some information how to protect themselves. If you want to have that book, send me a message, and I´ll tell you how to get that book for free..!!@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
No, I don´t think it happens often, but it´s better be prepared. Some dogs are just scared. Why not read that book? Send me a PM and I´ll explain how to get it free!
@cowboynextdoor (102)
• Philippines
10 Nov 11
One way is sitting down whenever a dog approaches. They are at an advantage when you are standing because they can bite you. Just sit down and they will quit following or running after you. To them it's like your picking up something to cast upon them. When you sit, you are almost at the same level with them (physically) so they will fear you. Believe me. I was once a dog. Kidding!
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
Hi, cowboynextdoor..welcome to myLot The book I read advised to protect our head and neck, as these are the most vulnerable parts. It talks about lying in a fetal position.
Maybe that is the last try if we have tried the other things. If you want to read that book, there is a link in my profile, or you can PM me.
The book I read advised to protect our head and neck, as these are the most vulnerable parts. It talks about lying in a fetal position.
Maybe that is the last try if we have tried the other things. If you want to read that book, there is a link in my profile, or you can PM me.@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
11 Nov 11
Hi, IronNature..welcome to myLot..
Well, not all dogs are dangerous if you know how to handle them. Why not read the book and see the good advice. Send me a message if you don´t find it on my profile page. Sent you a friend request..
Well, not all dogs are dangerous if you know how to handle them. Why not read the book and see the good advice. Send me a message if you don´t find it on my profile page. Sent you a friend request..