How to Protect Yourself From a Dog Attack

According to ABC News, 4.7 million people from Provo to the East Coast experience a dog bite each year. While most incidents don’t result in any terrible injuries, attacks—especially on children—can leave people afraid of “man’s best friend” for the rest of their lives. Dog attacks often end poorly for the dog as well, so here are some tips on how to avoid and protect yourself from a dog attack, as well as how a lawyer can help.

The first thing to do when around a dog is stay still. Dogs really like to chase things, so the more a person moves and draws attention to himself, the more the animal will want to play. This can be especially true for children, who not only are more apt to run away from a dog, but are more easily bitten because of their size. In fact, children are the most common dog bite victims in Provo and across the U.S., and it usually comes out of a misunderstanding between species. 

If a dog has gotten to the point where it is attacking people instead of simply playing, the first thing a Provo-area lawyer would say is don’t run. Even though it seems like the animal might reach someone, if that person runs, the dog will surely see this, and its instinct to chase and kill will kick in. Dogs are only animals, and if they are at the point where they are attacking humans, chances are, they are relying solely on instinct.

If there is a vicious dog in the vicinity, it is important to stay as still as still as possible and to avoid eye contact. A person should cover their ears, and keep their elbows to their side in order to protect vital organs. If the dog tries to bite a person, the best thing to do is play dead, because the dog will lose interest. Fighting back will only intensify the attack.

If a child is being attacked, then hitting the animal may be the only option. This is only to redirect the dog’s attention away from the child. Grabbing the dog by the scruff on the back of their neck will cut down the chances of the dog turning to bite. It is important to not rip the animal off the child, as it can tear the child’s skin if the dog is biting. 

If you or a loved one was attacked by a dog, a lawyer can help. Contact your Provo-area lawyer immediately in order to protect yourself from high hospital costs and to bring due justice to the negligent dog owner. 

Ian Carry is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter.

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