What should you do when you are chased by a dog?

Pet     7:33am, 22 May 2025

When you are chased and bitten by a dog, you should remain calm and take effective countermeasures, such as using the terrain to avoid, intimidate, cover the dog's head, attack the key points, etc., and pay attention to protecting your key parts. The following are four ways to save yourself.

The first trick: Stay calm and avoid looking straight into the dog's eyes. Stay calm and avoid making quick or large movements, which can reduce the possibility of inciting dogs to aggressiveness.

The second trick: make yourself appear bigger.  If possible, slowly retreat, while trying to stand up straight and spread your arms to make yourself look bigger.

The third trick: Use the items around you as a barrier.

The fourth move: If you are knocked down, protect your head and neck.

In addition, it is also important to understand the dog's signals. Observing the dog's body language, such as the swing of the tail, the position of the ears, and whether the hair is standing up, may be indicators of the dog's emotional state. If the dog appears nervous or uneasy, try to avoid getting close.

Remember, most dogs don't attack people for no reason. With the right behavior and preventive measures, we can minimize the risk of being attacked by dogs. I hope these self-rescue methods can help you in the emergency.