Leaving the house, a person can meet a dog under different circumstances. How the animal will behave is difficult to predict. Aggression can be shown by both mongrels and dogs that have an owner. What actions can you take to reduce your risk of being attacked by an angry animal? How to understand that a dog is preparing to attack a person? What is the difference between the behavior of street and domestic four-legged? Together with you, we will try to sort out these issues.
Why does a dog get biting?
As you know, dogs are gregarious animals. They have a leader and a strict hierarchy. In their habits, they resemble wolves (it is not for nothing that they are considered relatives). Dogs are territorial animals. If a stranger invades their "home", they will defend their place. This behavior is typical for both mongrels and dogs that have owners. The latter, oddly enough, more often attack people. There are several reasons for this.
The dog living in the house considers its owner to be the leader of the pack. The so-called "pack" includes all family members with whom the dog often comes into contact. At the genetic level, it is inherent in her that it is necessary to protect the leader, everyone who enters the pack, and also to protect her territory from strangers. By the latter, the pet understands not only the house, within the walls of which he lives, but also the site (place) where he walks with his owner. It is these features of "canine psychology" that explain why animals sometimes bark at ordinary passers-by.
The mongrels also have their own territory, a pack and a leader, to whom they must obey. But the motivation for their aggression is different. Most of the time, street dogs are busy looking for food and places to rest. Cold, lack of food makes them aggressive. However, as well as diseases. For example, rabies. Well-fed mongrels are absolutely indifferent to people who pass them by. But, as you know, there are exceptions to every rule.
How to tell if a dog is about to attack
Many factors can provoke aggression in a dog (indoor and outdoor). It is almost impossible to predict how an animal will behave. Therefore, it is important to know the nuances that will help you understand what the dog wants from you.
If the dog growls, this is the first sign that he is about to attack. Especially if the dog has a tense posture. Just like in humans, the emotions and mood of animals are conveyed by “body language” - snuggled ears, bared mouth, bent paws.
If the dog begins to bark, then this is a clear sign that he is driving you out of his territory. Thus, the animal scares you, declares that you are violating the boundaries of its site. It is possible that under certain circumstances the dog can bite. But, most likely, the reason for this will be the wrong behavior of the person. After realizing that the dog began to bark in your direction, try to quickly leave the potentially dangerous place. Do not turn sideways or with your back to the dog. So you become a potentially seductive target for a bite for the animal (a strong argument in a pack of dogs if a stranger invades outside of their territory). Refrain from sudden movements. Their alarmed animal can also be perceived as a provocation.
Dogs are considered good telepaths. They feel when they are afraid. Therefore, when meeting an aggressively-minded animal, you must try to remain calm. But in no case demonstrate fear or panic - waving his hands chaotically, screaming heart-rendingly. Doing so will only increase the likelihood of an attack.
What to do if a dog attack is imminent
As we have already said, aggression can be shown by both the mongrel and the "master" dog. In most cases, this circumstance determines the defensive style of human behavior.
If the dog is domestic, and there is an owner next to it, then try not to make sudden movements. Talk to the animal in a calm, even voice. These can be either affectionate words addressed to the dog, or a call to the owner to calm his pet. Sometimes commands help - sit, go home, lie down. But only if the dog is trained.
A completely different behavior is required when meeting aggressive mongrels. Morally, you must be prepared for the fact that you can be bitten, damaged clothes, hurt. If the attack cannot be avoided, then try to act according to the circumstances. Assess your environment and situation. If there is a shelter, and also allows the distance between you and the animals, then hide in it. It can be a tree, a door, a body of water - any place where the dogs will not harm you.
By the way, water pacifies the ardor of dogs. If she needs to swim to you - consider that you are saved. When an animal swims, it does not bite. Another good way to knock an aggressive animal off the table is to use an umbrella. Only it should not be used like a stick. Sometimes it is enough just to open the umbrella in front of the animal's face. From a psychological point of view, it will perceive the dome as an obstacle, and will lose the object of attack. All this in combination will give you a few minutes for decisive action - hide in a shelter or discourage the dog from attacking you.
Dogs have several pain points - the nose, the upper jaw, the back of the head (behind the ears), the groin, the middle of the back and the tail. If you strike them with an accurate and sharp blow, then the animal can run away. But not always. Sometimes this action, on the contrary, will only increase the dog's aggression. However, both shouting and lifting of an object from the ground (or imitation of this) can cause a double effect. The mongrels are more likely to get scared and run away. In domestic dogs, this action can provoke an attack. Loud shouts in a formidable and malicious (growling) voice can make it clear to an aggressive animal that you are the "king" of the situation - it is better not to attack you. In any case, the screams they will draw the attention of passers-by to you.
Can a dog bite be avoided?
Dogs bite in different ways. Some dogs will simply bite and release. Then they bite again and release. Trained four-legged ones can grab and try to pull off a piece. In this case, it is better not to resist. Sensing this, the dog will loosen its bite in order to grab it elsewhere.
A bag will help to distract the animal from the bite. Waving it in front of the dog's face will provoke him to grab the object. Do not let go of the handles of the bag. Try to pull it out of the mouth so that the movements are chaotic. By such actions, you will wear down the dog, and also strengthen its hunter's instinct - it will try with all its might to keep the "prey", changing its mind about biting you (for a while).
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When meeting an aggressive dog, there are no universal recommendations and a way to avoid the animal's attack. Therefore, try all the methods and techniques that will help you protect yourself from hostile animals. And most importantly - do not turn your back on the attacking dog or a pack of mongrels. And don't run. This will only aggravate the situation. Dogs are predators. Flight for them is a sign of weakness and defenselessness.
Why do you think dogs attack people? And what are the ways to help avoid their bites?
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