What to do if an aggressive dog approaches you | KVUE

KVUE met two trainers who work to fix that aggressive behavior.

[Captain_Mienshao]

"the odds of a dog randomly attacking you are actually really low"
I've tried walking to my job that's a 15 minute walk that passes two elementary schools in the suburbs and I've been charged at and bitten by dogs many times over the two years I've worked there. Now I walk with a stick, pepper spraying and if things get desperate, a gun.
Animal control didn't do anything and these dog owners are leaving them out all the times, better to take things into my own hands if nothing is gonna come from reporting loose aggressive dogs.

[tictac]

There should be big consequences for dog owners like minimum 5k

[sofia.sk]

Im very angry right now, ive expierienced so many aggresive dogs and they were all not on leashes, owners like that dont deserve dogs at all 😐

[mojito-alongtimeago]

I learned nothing by watching this video. Nothing.

[alzmi]

Well...back in 2006 me and my friends were playing paintball and all of sudden a aggressive stray dog charged into one of the players...the dog was shot multiple times until he let go, we called animal control and when they locate the dog...they just killed it with a gun...right in the head...not really what I expected of animal control, but what I learned is...when dog bites it is very hard to get him off you.

[lilabrat]

I can’t believe how little videos there are online about protecting yourself against dogs. A big dog coming at you is no less than a bear coming at you, it’s the same self defence, but you can’t go carrying around bear spray! So what’s the real answer!? The reality is 80% dog owners don’t train their dogs properly!

[leonardomendoza]

you have to run towards the dog as if it was the prey. believe me, Im from Mexico and since I was a little child, Ive encountered an endless number of dogs aggressive and unleashed on the streets and on parks. The most dangerous dogs are the ones that are leashed by their owners or their owners are present because they feel at the top of the world and you dont want to hit them in front of their owners when they snap off and run towards you. It happens ALL THE TIME, dog owners are ones of the most POS people Ive ever met.

[Mohammad_Ali__]

I got chased by a dog and luckily outran it about 10 yards. I was fast enough and had enough distance to jump over a fence and run up a short hill. It was breath taking. Not a hair of it went on me but I was about to pass out due to shortness of breath. If I want to keep myself safe, I would keep myself away from any dog and any dog owner. I don't need viruses, parasites, and raibes on or around me.First thing I'd likely do is call animal control the next time I get chased.

[Applesapples]

Literally almost attacked by a dog the other day kept moving around. The owner was not around and there was a random kid riding bike, owner finally whistle for the dog when noticed it wasn’t around, it could have been worse.

[LittleE]

I walk in my neighborhood, as a few people do - some pushing baby strollers! A big black male dog crossed the street and came toward me barking aggressively. No person anywhere around. I started talking, then I pushed the button on my little plastic rechargeable alarm and it made a high pitched screeching sound and the dog kept its distance. An air horn would be better. If that fails, I would spray with my police grade pepper spray, which I would hate to do. Last, I carry a dog tazer which temporarily paralyzes a dog. This all sucks and I think I'm going back to doing cardio indoors. I see why many people don't go out walking.

[georgecastanedo]

I carry Hardcore Pepper spray, a stick I made myself and a silent dog whistle. I was attacked by a pitbull once and sent me to the hospital, now I know it will never happen again because the one ending in the animal hospital will be that next pitbull . and people stop letting your dogs run in the freaking park without a leash. because your dog will be the next one getting hurt for sure not me.

[SamanthaEdgell]

He says use motion, run don’t stand still, but u never wanna run from an aggressive dog unless u KNOW u can reach an area to get up away from them. Most of the time u WILL NOT be able to outrun a dog, ur best bet is to stand ur ground and don’t show fear.

[MKT-]

Showing dominance to the animal, and if it bites you, kicking him under the chin

[Armistead_MacSkye]

Pull out your piece, and give that worthless thing a dirt-nap.

[GlennGoryl]

Think very, very hard before taking your dog to a dog park. Bad things can happen to your dog that you may not be aware of.

[equusamans]

These tips helped me out a lot already! Yesterday, I went for a walk with my baby when a stray dog approached us and started attacking us. I didn't have a backpack for distraction, but... let's say, in the end I was unharmed and am looking forward to my new baby.

[susanwangcfa]

Anyone who is reading this: Go search the internet about what to do when a dog attacks you. These self-purported experts have no idea. For example this guy here says not to remain still, but the majority of sources elsewhere tell you not to run away. The only thing about which there is consensus is to avoid making eye contact.

[ManfWar]

I carry a backback full of dog treats. Thatll stop them from going after me. If that doesnt then, i have a backpack glock as well

[Peachypink-mimd]

How is being bitten by a dog You mean the exact opposite

[animeshrose]

Today I was enjoying a Saturday night walk, suddenly 2 dogs came out of nowhere and started barking at me. However, I barely managed to escape, now I will carry a pepper spray with me at all times.