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Dogs form a legendary attachment with their owners. Anyone observing a dog would easily see the signs of this strong attachment as dogs are always eager to see their masters. A dog that is eager to see its human friend would not only exhibit a happily wagging tail but also manifest an aura of excitement and happiness.

Human-dog association has developed ever since dogs were domesticated. These animals that are highly attuned to the feelings of humans would offer affection; comforting presence and protection. This would make people wonder why despite the long years of domestication and despite the close ties formed, humans are still attacked by their own pets.

Putting an unmanageable dog to sleep would be the last option a pet parent would take as these animals are well loved and considered as a member of the family. However between the safety of the family and keeping a ferocious dog, the family’s well being will win hands down. Despite domestication, dogs have retained the high prey drive and the cunning, territorial, ferocious behaviors they have inherited form their wolf ancestors. Some dog owners would have the pet undergo fight trainings to hone the ferociousness so that when this dormant temperament is triggered by a situation, the dog would attack. Even well mannered dogs can still attack, what will you do?

Keeping calm during an attack situation would be difficult but presence of mind can be the only way where you can get away unscathed from the dog. Dogs are pack animals and once given a chance, it would not hesitate to manifest aggression to attain the coveted position of being the leader of the pack. Dogs that attack may have gone out of control but if the animal was obedience trained, it is highly probable that the dog would respond to a given command. You are still the alpha male and a “sit” or “stay” command given in an authoritative voice would bide you sometime to get to safer ground.

You can never out run a dog and running will rouse the dog’s prey drive. Act like a tree as dog generally lose interest when the “victim” is not responding but be sure not to stare at the dog as again, this will be interpreted by the animal as a fighting stance. Dogs are experts in sensing fear in humans and when they do, they will take advantage of the situation and attack. If the attack cannot be avoided, curl in a fetal position to protect vital parts of your body.

What to do if your dog attacks you? More information on this and first aid for dogs can be found at Sarah’s Dogs.

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