What is the correct way to save yourself when being bitten by a large dog?

In January 2022, a shocking dog-bite fatality occurred.

An 11-year-old boy in Hebei disappeared suddenly. Three days later, his body was found 1.5 kilometers away from his home. According to a report issued by the local public security, the boy was killed by four vicious dogs, and these four dogs were not stray. dog.

Many people regard pet dogs as their best friends or family members, and some are even better than their relatives.

My neighbor has a pug dog and treats it very well. Every day he eats good dog food, chicken breast, and yogurt bones as snacks. He walks it three times a day. .

Dogs do bring us a lot of joy, but that doesn't glorify and hide the fact that dogs are animals. In the wild, dogs are predators, agile, strong bodies with sharp teeth and claws, fully capable of scratching, biting, and even knocking down humans.

The number of serious dog bites that occur every year around the world is unimaginable.

In the United States, approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, most of them on children. According to statistics, between 2005 and 2018, about 471 people were killed by dog ​​bites, with an average of 37 deaths per year. About 1% of injuries in hospital emergencies are caused by dogs.

In Austria, 5,900 people are bitten and treated every year, one-fifth of them are children.

In reality, there are far more cases of dog bites than are recorded. Many people did not take any measures after being bitten. I was bitten by my own dog when I was a child, and I did not take any treatment. Now I think about it, I am very scared, because dog bites may cause rabies.

Rabies has a long incubation period or does not develop symptoms. Once it occurs, the mortality rate is as high as 100%.

As of 2019, there are only 29 people in the world who have survived through treatment after symptoms appear. So far, there is no very good treatment plan and can only be intervened through pre-disease vaccines.

At present, it is estimated that the number of pet dogs in the world is about 900 million, and China is the Asian country with the largest number of pet dogs, with 110 million. In the face of such frequent human-dog contact, conflicts are inevitable. , how to save yourself?

First of all, understand, why do dogs attack you?

There are many misconceptions about dog bites, such as:

Are some dogs that look aggressive, like pit bulls and bulldogs, more likely to attack humans?

In fact, any dog ​​has the potential to attack, and the reason dogs are aggressive can't be attributed to breed differences alone.

The pit bull looks scary, but it can also be very gentle and obedient. Most pit bulls show violent behavior, mainly because the owner of the pit bull is mostly bad people or criminals.

The Bulldog is rated as one of the most aggressive dogs, mainly due to its amazing bite force. The American Bulldog has a bite force of 138kg, second only to the Rottweiler with a bite force of 142kg, while the Pitbull has a bite force of 138kg. Only 82kg. If the owner is bitten by a dog, other breeds may only have slightly broken skin, and the bulldog may bleed and cut its fingers because of its unique talent.

By the way, studies have shown that golden retrievers, known for their docility, bite more children than other breeds, and pet dogs do more attacks than stray dogs.

There are many reasons why dogs attack, the main ones can be divided into the following:

1. Anxiety: If you are in a bad mood, you will be easily restless. The dog will be very impulsive and aggressive. Therefore, before approaching the dog, it is best to judge how the dog is in the mood;

2. Being provoked: Most of the time, the dog becomes aggressive and is provoked. It just wants to protect itself. At this time, the common reaction of the dog is to grin and growl. This is a warning signal. best to stay away

3. Poor communication: Poor communication between people is also prone to conflicts, not to mention that one speaks dog language while the other speaks human language. Sometimes you think you say it calmly, but in the eyes of the dog, these words sound like a threat, in order to protect yourself, "arm" yourself again;

4. Being hurt or in pain: Sometimes, dogs and children behave the same way. When children can't speak, or can't accurately express their discomfort, they will cry and make a fuss. The same is true for dogs. Barking and biting to express;

5. Possessiveness: Protecting food is a common behavior in dogs, and sometimes it will show possessiveness to other things, such as toys and dens, or even a specific owner.

How to save yourself if you are bitten by a large dog?

If your dog is just approaching you and hasn't shown any aggressive behavior, here are some things to do:

1. Keep calm, face the dog head-on, and don't try to run away. If the dog is running when chasing you, please stop immediately. Running away will stimulate the dog's predatory instinct, and the most important thing is that most people can't run away from the dog;

2. Stop any movement, don't scream, stay still, and don't make any eye contact. Any body movement and eye contact will be considered threatening. If the human body does not move, the dog will feel bored and will naturally leave;

3. When the dog is ready to leave, don't run away immediately, but slowly retreat to a safe place.

If the dog is already grinning and giving a warning signal at this point, then do this:

1. Give out various instructions loudly and firmly, such as sit down, quiet and other common dog training command vocabulary, which can let the dog understand that talent is its owner, and it needs to obey these instructions;

2. If you have food in your hand, you can throw the food to the dog to distract your attention. Many times the dog chases you just for a bite;

3. Use the items in your hand to defend yourself;

Many professional veterinarians do not recommend that people throw stones or pick up branches to hit, not only can't hit, but also more likely to anger the dog.

Experts believe that at this time, it is more to use items to protect themselves, rather than counterattack. For example, put bags, umbrellas, books and other items in front of your chest to block between people and dogs, one can be used to attract the attention of dogs, and the other can be used as a shield to protect yourself.

If the dog has not stopped and started biting you, then:

1. In any case, hands and arms must be in front of the dog, do not get close to the dog's mouth and tail, otherwise it is easy to be bitten;

2. Any object at hand can be used as a weapon, branches, umbrellas, clothes and sprays are all acceptable;

Clothes can be placed over the dog's head and then focused on the throat, nose, and back of the head, which can cause the dog to succumb. Weapons such as sticks can also be used to attack the dog's soft belly. High heels are also available.

3. If you are accidentally bitten by a dog, and you don’t let go at all, you must not pull the body or shake the dog’s body at this time. The strong bite force will tear off the whole meat during the pulling process, but it will hurt the dog. bigger. What to do at this time is not to pull it out, but to send it in. The larger the area of ​​the bite part, the harder the dog's mouth is, and the bite is better than the whole piece of meat in one bite.

4. When you have used all the defensive measures and it is still useless, at this time, please shrink yourself into a ball. Make fists with both hands, face, throat, chest and neck, all hidden between knees and abdomen, the whole posture can refer to the state of armadillo shrinking into a ball.

This can at least ensure that important organs are not damaged, especially children, who are unable to deal with it. It is recommended to use this method to minimize damage.

at last

I have seen many real cases of netizens beating dogs. Generally, it is recommended to kick the dog's abdomen and head directly with the legs, or hit the dog with a stick. Indeed, this method is useful, and many people use it to subdue biting dogs.

However, it should be noted that not everyone is "Bruce Bruce", and most people are not so calm and skilled when they encounter a mad dog, so it is not recommended to do so.

In general, if the dog just shows hostility, then don't be too nervous or aggressive, you can use other peaceful means to resolve it; if it can't be resolved and the attack can't be avoided, then protecting yourself is the first and most important thing. Well, don't think about subduing or hurting the dog. Ordinary people can't do it, but it will be self-defeating!