Do You Know What to Do If a Dog Is Chasing and Biting You? These Methods Teach You How to ‘Escape the Dog’s Mouth’
According to reports, several hundred thousand people in our country are bitten by dogs every year, and about twenty percent of the injured people develop infection. Some of the serious cases even lead to death.
Imagine one day you're walking home when suddenly a dog appears directly in your path, staring at you intently and aggressively.
Suddenly, this dog begins to become alert, its ears flattened, its mouth open in a snarl. At this point, two more dogs appear on either side, and another dog is barking incessantly from behind you. What should you do? How can we 'escape the dog's mouth'?
First, remain calm
Some pets misinterpret people's fearful movements, such as shouting or jumping. They may believe this is an aggressive action, and as a result, these dogs become increasingly uncontrolled, reacting similarly to you with excessive shouting, jumping, or biting. In this case, you should turn away to avoid direct eye contact, and remain still and quiet.
Second, don't look at the dog
If the dog is a domesticated, friendly one, the look it's conveying is safe, and engaging in play with it can increase friendship. But if the dog exhibits aggressive behavior, and if you continue to stare it down, it will perceive this as a challenge.
Third, place an object on the ground
This could be anything, such as your water bottle or backpack. Place the object between you and the dog. The dog will see it as a protective barrier, like a fence. However, do not throw anything at the dog, as this will not harm it and will only make it more agitated.
Fourth, back away
Slowly turn around, shifting your gaze away from the dog. If the dog turns its head and relaxes its body, back away at a normal pace, after one or two minutes. If the dog no longer follows you, you can walk away normally.
The above methods are how we can prevent dog bite incidents when encountering such situations. But if these methods don't work, and the dog attacks you directly, try the following methods.
First, look for a weapon. If there's a stick or a stone nearby, pick it up and throw it at the leading dog. Your objective is to scare the dog away. Only when this dog runs will the others follow, but remember not to let the dog run behind you.
If there's nothing around to use as a weapon, climb to a higher place, and in the fight with the dog, pay attention to your vulnerable body parts to prevent being bitten.
If you are unfortunately knocked down by the dog, the only thing you should do is curl up into a ball, protecting your neck and ears with your arms, with your fingers clenched tightly, to avoid injury.
Furthermore, after being bitten by a dog, you can use soap water, anti-inflammatory ointment to treat your wound, and immediately go to the hospital to prevent infection. You can also apply cold compresses to relieve pain.
In conclusion, when encountering an aggressive dog, it's crucial to remain calm and use the correct methods to 'escape the dog's mouth'.
