How to Stop a Charging Dog (MUST WATCH)

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As scary as it may sound, we meet people fairly often that have been approached by a dog while out for a stroll. Many people ask us what they should do. While walking your dog, you may run into a loose dog and it's important that you know what to do in a situation like this. Angie discusses the actions you should take to avoid a dog attack, as well what to do in each of the different situations that you may face if you happen to run into a loose dog.

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[OLDCHEMIST]

For those interested, I have two stories to tell about protecting yourself from dogs. The first one: I once had a dog owner set a pack of dogs on me while doing a delivery job. I kept eye contact with what seemed to be the "pack leader" and slowly walked backwards, making my escape safely. The second: a man had little control over his Alsatian, which bounded towards me, growling and seeming to have every intention of biting me. I was lucky enough to be carrying a clipboard and have the good sense to bring it down quickly, which stopped the dog from biting me and gave the dog a shock, as its muzzle hit the clipboard.

Having read about dogs killing children, yes rare, but one child is too many and having met a postman with hideous scars on his face from a dog attack, I strongly feel that owners who do not learn to control their dogs should be punished severely, heavy fines and jail sentences.

[bdesaw]

I learned this (by instinct) when I was a kid - riding past a neighbor's house at night. I Knew my neighbor had two large German Shepherds that would always chase us as we rode by. One night - it was late and I was riding home on my bicycle, forgot about the dog's briefly - but both started charging me in the blackness of the night. I could not see them at all - but could hear how close they were.
I had a gut/instinct reaction - slammed on my bike brakes, jumped off on the left side (they were approaching from my right, about 50 feet away, seconds...) I let out a cougar sound - yes I can scream/growl exactly like a cougar - and I heard them slammingh on their paw brakes in the grass - and they ran away. (Then - I rode my 12 year hiney home like I was the baddest man on Earth) :)

[chrisgobeil]

As someone that has survived a dog attack as a kid (12-13) over 150 stitches both arms and legs, I was able to hold the dog by the collar from jumping to my face. If a dog doesn't stop when charging at me and is to the point where It's going to attack I will not hesitate to end it.

[jameskinkead]

We know a couple people who were mauled to death by pit bills. An friend of mine, retired military Airborne Ranger, just saved an elderly lady's life who was being mauled in his front yard by beating hell out of them with a stout wife is an ER nurse and she didn't think she would make it, but she a combat veteran commander and said the wounds were horrible. Dog attacks are NO joke.

[henryvanveen]

The worst thing than a dog attacking is the owner who defends their dog, won't take responsibility and gives you false details.

[fastblock]

Many years ago I was a substitute mailman in bad areas of St. Louis. Having had MANY encounters with dogs, I agree with you, most will stop and yet there are the ones that are NOT bluffing. Having a pepper spray and mail bag as a shield was a HUGE help but some came on me so fast with very little warning, it came down to kicking and sometimes punching. I always carry pepper spray with me and have something I can grasp to defend myself. So no, I'm not going to lay there hoping they don't bite into me. I'll fight and it's always worked with me.

[Bob]

Most dogs that fully intend to attack don’t bark at all, they charge, silently and purposefully. Those are the ones to worry about. The ones barking furiously are just trying to call your bluff.

[hifinsword]

When I was 5 y/o walking home alone from school, a pack of dogs started surrounding me while barking. I climbed up on the nearest car. An older woman who probably owned the car came out and retrieved me. She must have known my parents b/c my mom came and walked with me home. The dogs were still there barking on the way home. I reacted instinctively. I don't listen to people that tell me their dog wouldn't hurt a flea. If they're in a pack, they might just kill you!

[jerryhoare]

One thing I know from experience: NEVER turn your back on an aggressive dog!

[colormedubious]

"He won't bite" -- The last words you hear before a dog attacks you.

[Jaden]

When I was a teenager I was 'attacked' by a large pack of dogs. Nowhere to go or hide. They were excited, running toward me, so I faced them and in the friendliest way possible started baby talking. Instantly they wagged their tails and came up to me wanting to be buds. I petted all of them- mostly mutts, average size dogs who had obviously been raised peacefully. I drew the wild card out of the deck and it got me out of the jam.

[shteebo]

In my experience, your options are aggression or indifference. Never be submissive or try a slinking retreat. For smaller dogs, indifference has always worked for me. Hold your ground and stare them down, waiting long enough that it's clear you are not going to be cowed. Then you can walk away normally. They may bark but won't follow. For bigger dogs, especially fighting breeds, aggression may be necessary. Pick up stones or a stick if handy. Wrap your hands as best you can. I have a "lion's roar" yell I use that's deep and throaty. They don't hear it from most humans, so it casts a seed of doubt. If I decide to yell, I always move forward a few steps at the same time. Sometimes that gets them to switch to a defensive stance and you can wait them out. If you must fight, it's critical to stay upright, and not freak if you get bit. Try to be moving forward rather than backward. Kick at his jaw or ribs, punch at his eyes, ears, and nose. Protect your face and neck. Good luck.

[johndanger]

There were 41 fatal dog attacks in 2020 in the US alone, that is twice the fatality rate from lightning strikes...

[Steppenwolf]

I worked for a veterinarian in a rural area when I was in high school and we dealt with a lot of large aggressive dogs. The first technique was to establish dominance. That always worked for me, so I never had to resort to the more violent approach. I never actually had to do it, but the vet told me that if a large dog charged me, I should kick it in the chin, then get behind it and put it in a headlock. I never had to do it, but it had worked for him.

When I lived in Mongolia I occasionally took trips to the countryside. Rural Mongolians often keep large guard dogs and there aren't many fences. I was frequently charged by big dogs and I just ignored them and kept walking. In one hilarious incident I was walking with my Mongol girlfriend in the evening through a cow field. The cows were watching us as they do in that creepy way. Two large dogs suddenly emerged and charged us, barking emphatically. We just kept walking. They got to us and we didn't react, then they turned to a nearby cow and barked at it for a few seconds, then they ran back to wherever they had come from.

My girlfriend laughed and said they were embarrassed. They tried to scare us, but we didn't react, so they barked at the cow, which didn't react, so they went home.

[donjindra]

Back in the 70s I was a distance runner. So I ran across a lot of dogs on long runs. If one charged toward me I'd yell at it and grab the closest rock. Most often dogs understand you have a weapon and stop dead in their tracks. They seem to know this even if there is no rock but you just pretend to pick one up.

[legittaco]

I fully agree with her initial responses. But when a vicious dog doesn’t relent, I absolutely disagree with submissive responses - be a tree, laydown and cover your neck/head, etc. I’ve dealt with charging pit bulls and other large breeds, and have stopped their attacks by hitting them on their snout. If available use an object - hat, stick, other - or an open hand stricking downward or an angle to avoid their teeth. Giving sharp verbal commands - stop, heal, down - are also important. You hope the initial responses halts their charge. But when they don’t, submitting to a vicious/rabid dog(s) can be deadly.

[carboz]

I don't care about hurting a dog if I think it's about to attack. Do whatever you must to protect yourself or others from a dog attack. There are quite a few pit bulls in my neighborhood with owners who think they're just misunderstood and call them their babies. 2 days ago, a young guy was walking his pit bull on a sidewalk right in front of our house. The dog saw us and starting pulling at the leash. The guy was pretty big, but had a hard time controlling the dog. I've been attacked 2 times by pit bulls so I am hyper aware around them in particular. The attacks happened in my neighborhood and happened in seconds. Literally. I will not have that happen again to me or anyone I love. My family's/ and my own safety come first so I will do whatever it takes to protect them and myself. Don't talk to me about your poor baby pit bull until you've had one jump on you and attack you. Oh, and the only thing I was doing before these attacks occurred was walking alone in my own neighborhood during the day on residential streets.

[MytubeI]

I know a delivery guy and he said every time he’s been bit by a dog it’s always the dog that the owners say “don’t worry they won’t bite” or “they just want to say hi”. It’s always the dogs the “won’t bite” you that end up biting you. Owners, TRAIN YOUR DOGS better or at least warn people - ESPECIALLY delivery people - that your dog can be aggressive so you’re not potentially putting them in a dangerous situation when they bring you deliveries.

[quantumdecoherence]

I go for bike rides regularly by rural farm roads in Illinois and it astonishes me how many owners do not leash their dogs. I've been attacked and bitten by pit bulls on the bike and chased many times. I carry bear spray on me now and conceal and carry and as much as I love dogs, as a dog owner myself, I would not hesitate for a moment to put down a dog that has the intention of harming me.

[starrystarrynight]

I was bit in the forearm by a large pitbull. I fell to the ground. I had 5 large dogs circling me and looking down at me. I stood up slowly and wanted to scream because it hurt horribly, but I didn’t make a sound. With my arm still in his mouth. I looked him straight in the eyes and said in a low growl “let go.” He did. Many stitches later with fat hanging out of my arm. It healed. God really saved me from death that day, but that’s what worked for me.