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Tips on How to Avoid a Dog Attack
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Keep a safe distance between yourself and dogs being
walked on a leash.
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Ask the owner's permission before approaching a dog, on a
leash or in a yard
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Never approach a dog that is barking, snarling, sleeping,
eating, chewing on a toy or caring for puppies.
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Do not stare the dog in the eyes.
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Do not run away from the dog. Turn sideways and slowly
withdraw. You can't outrun the dog, not even an Olympic sprinter could!
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Put an object such as a tree, post or bench between you
and the dog.
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Speak softly and gently to calm the dog, "Good dog, it's
ok, go home."
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Stand still or maintain a constant slow pace out of the
dog's territory.
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If you fall or are knocked to the ground, curl into a
ball with your hands over your ears and remain motionless. Try not to
scream or roll around.
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