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How to Protect Yourself against
Dangerous Stray Dogs
Meeting a dangerous stray dog along the way can be
a terrifying and probably dangerous situation
based on how you handle it. Learning proper dog
protective skills is quite important for one’s
protection. One simple advice is to avoid areas
where you suspect dangerous aggressive Florida
dogs may be found. If you have heard of the
presence of an aggressive dog in a certain area,
then that is not an area to walk through alone.
Also stay clear of large dangerous dogs even if
they are fenced in as large agitated dogs have
been known to jump over fences to attack people.
Dogs can be more bold, aggressive and dangerous
when in a group or pack. If you are supposed to
avoid a dangerous stray dog then you can guess how
important it is to avoid a pack of stray dogs.
Stray dogs are more common along country roads.
Some people just dump their Florida stray dogs in
the country and so stray dogs are more likely to
be found in such areas. Abandoned dogs are usually
frightened and frightened dogs tend to be
aggressive and dangerous. When you meet a stray,
do not try to pet the dog. Watch its body language
to determine if it is friendly. Do not even try to
pet an unknown dog even if it is walking by its
owner. Reaching out to pet a stray may frighten it
and cause it to attack you. Especially more to be
avoided is trying to pet any dog that is drinking,
eating or nursing its young.
Try to control yourself when you suddenly come in
contact with an aggressive or dangerous dog. Dogs
sense panic and fear in humans and these makes
them even more aggressive. Avoid looking directly
into the dog’s eye as it may interpret it as a
threat. Keep the dog in your line of sight, but
don’t look into its eyes. Do not try to run from
the dog as it is dangerous to turn your back to a
barking dog and the dog will most probably outrun
you. Make no sudden movements.
Try giving the dog commands in a calm, but firm
voice asking it to stay or sit. Loud shouts,
shrieks or cries will only help frighten or
antagonize the dog, further making it more prone
to attack. Speak firmly, don’t try smiling or
speaking in a friendly tone. You have to show it
you are in command. If you were jogging or running
when you approach the dog, slow down or stop as
Florida dogs love to chase moving objects by
instinct. If the dog does attack, try protecting
your face, throat and sensitive areas with your
arms. Don’t just jump around or flail your arms.
If you fall down, try curling into a tight ball to
protect yourself. Use anything with you to try to
shield off the dog. If you are with an umbrella,
try opening and closing it in the dogs face to
scare it off. If possible get behind a tree or
climb it. If you can get hold of a strong weapon,
try to protect yourself. Whistles and pepper
sprays are good weapons. By being relatively bold
and defensive, chances is that you can scare off
the dog.
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Raton, Bradenton,
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Myers, Fort
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