How to Avoid and Prevent Dog Attacks - For Joggers, Walkers, and Delivery Personel
70Sometimes dog attacks take place in areas where you would think you are completely safe. At a park or just jogging, walking or making simple deliveries, you are always at risk to encounter an unfriendly dog that is ready to attack.
Dog attacks are on the rise through out the country and a primary reason for this is people are getting outdoors more now than ever. More people are jogging and walking to stay healthy and fit. Meter readers and delivery personnel are on the move seven days a week. These people are at a greater risk to encounter situations where they are likely to be confronted with a dog attack.
You should always keep a safe distance between you and the dog even if it is on a leash. Never approach a dog that is sleeping, barking, snarling or eating. If you suddenly come upon a dog never stare directly into the animals eyes. You should slowly turn sideways and withdraw. If the dog is attempting to attack put an object between you and the animal, such as a tree, bench, post, or a mailbox. Speak softly and try to calm him down. " Good dog, its OK, go home." Maintain a slow retreat out of his area. If you are attack and taken to the ground,curl up in a ball up as tight as possible and protect your head, face, and neck. Always remember, you can't out run a dog, not even the fastest runner could. If you are jogging or walking look ahead and if you see a dog alter your route to avoid his area.
There are some great products available that can help stop a dog attack. Repellents such as pepper sprays and electronic whistles that emit high frequency sound that scare dogs away. A new product that is gaining popularity is a telescopic stun gun. This has become popular with walkers and joggers. It is a small baton with a flashlight and alarm that can also be extended telescopically to 24 inches long. It is armed with an electric shocking device at its tip that can deliver thousands of volts to ward of any attacker, animal or human. It is a non lethal device that does not inflict permanent harm.
Remember to always stay calm when you are faced with possible animal attack. Animals have a unique ability to know when you are afraid and that is when they are most likely to attack. Never turn your back and always back up slowly. For information on products to help keep you and your family safe from animal attacks visit http://paladinselfdefense.com
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I have a 2 y/o rottie that hates bicyclists, walkers, joggers, motorcyclists, 18-wheelers..pretty much anything that looks like it would be fun to chase or thats loud! But, trust me when someone comes in our yard and I am home by myself and the hubbie is gone....he will definetly let me know! He's overly protective.
The 'good dog, go home' idea may work when you're alone--if you're walking your own pet, carry pepper spray or the baton described above. I've been attacked several times by pit bulls running loose--pepper spray will stop a family pet, even a pit...fighting dogs can take a large can and will then just go around you to an undefended victim. My own GSPs love to chase cars, skateboards--but they leave bikes and joggers alone, and don't mess with other dogs. It's a tragedy to see a pet hurt or killed by another dog--arm yourself with pepper spray when you go out with yours!
jeanie.stecher 24 months ago
I admit that your ideas are very well founded and practical. If I were to add, I should have that dog spray with me all the time. Not only it can save you from dog attacks, it can also prevent attacks from muggers or robbers. Having it is just like have one bullet which can save you twice.