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DOG ATTACKS

If you run during an attack you possibly risk getting mauled even worse than the mauling you may already be in for as this may draw out an animals instinct to take down and kill its prey. If you try and stare down an aggressive dog, no matter how big or small he may be, you risk provoking an unnecessary attack. If while being attacked you strike out at the dog you risk a prolonged attack.

If other dogs are trying to attack your dog and you pick up your dog to shield it from attack, consider not striking out at the attacking dogs while shielding your dog from attack, this may only prolong the attack. Consider trying to keep turning away from the attackers, showing your back to the attackers without making eye contact.

Turning away from an attacking dog but not running may possibly help curtail a prolonged attack according to some dog trainers. If dogs knock you down on the ground possibly the only thing you can do is curl up into a ball, play dead and make sure you cover your ears with your hands. Attacking dogs love to rip off ears! Playing dead may cause the dog(s) to give up at some point, according to some dog trainers.

SUPPLEMENTAL SOURCE: INSIDE EDITION TV NEWS 2/18/99

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