Preventing Strange Dogs from Biting

How to Prevent Dog Bites from Strange Dogs

In America, people think that dogs are really man’s best friend. It doesn’t matter if you are from the city or country, North or South, people are dog owners. Often times dogs are treated as well as or better than humans by their owners. There are definitely exceptions, however. Some animals are treated badly, starved and even raised to be aggressive. If you come across a strange dog, you cannot guess whether that dog will be aggressive, and caution must be taken. Every year, according to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over four and half million dog bites occur. This article will give you information on how to keep safe from injury by an unknown dog, and help keep you from becoming a statistic.

One must be extremely cautious when there is a dog in the presence of little children. Children are unpredictable, and they can lunge toward a dog or take some other action that a dog may misinterpret. Keep your kids away from strange dogs that you don’t know personally. And never, ever leave a small child in a room alone with a dog, even if it is a dog you know.

Do not make sudden movements, or try to run away if you are encounter a strange unleashed dog. Also avoid making any loud noises. Never yell at the dog. And do not stare the dog in the eyes. Look away. Dogs perceive staring down as an challenging action, and the dog will usually win. It might be helpful to toss an object away from yourself and from the dog. The dog may become curious and want to look which may give you the opportunity to get out of the situation.

Watch for signs that a dog may be challenging. A dog that is baring its teeth, or that has hair that is standing up rather than lying flat, should be avoided. If you see a dog coming you should follow the advice listed above. Avoid eye contact, distract the dog, and get away in a calm manner.

Do not bother a dog when it is eating or sleeping. Good advice was given with the saying let sleeping dogs lie. When a dog is nursing or caring for puppies, the dog should not be interrupted. Let a dog sniff your hands and get situated before you try to pet the dog. Surprises can make dogs uncomfortable.

If you are the owner of the dog in question, it is highly advisable that you take steps to reduce the likelihood of your dog biting others. The first and most obvious step is to have the dog neutered or spayed. A dog’s aggression and impulse to other dogs and other humans can be achieved by spaying or neutering your dog. You should also take steps to gradually socialize the dog by introducing it to social situations. Your dog may need time to adapt to being surrounded by other people or dogs. You should also work at training your dog to respond to your commands.

Dogs can be wonderful pets, but remember that dogs can also be aggressive. Follow the advice in this article and your chances of getting bitten by a dog will be greatly reduced.

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