Here in America, we sure do love our pets! So much so that 39% of our households own at least one dog and 75% of those dogs are spayed or neutered. And while we know that most of you are responsible pet owners there is still a growing number of feral dogs roaming our rural lands and urban centers.? Many of our sports and recreation clients often find themselves in areas where there is potential for feral dog attacks. With your safety in mind, we have compiled a list of our top tips to help you protect yourself in the event of an attack.
Pack mentality
The past decade of economic instability has forced many shelters to turn away pets whose owners can no longer afford to care for them. In Detroit the solution some dog owners have found is to allow their animals to roam the streets as a means of supplementing their diets. The ?packing up? of these dogs has proved such a danger to postal carriers that consideration has been given to the refusal of mail service in neighborhoods with proven records of feral dog attacks.
Rural areas have proven to fare no better in the fight against wild dogs. The pack mentality is such that it has allowed these animals to team up and kill livestock to the tune of some 37 million dollars annually. While some farmers have banded together in an attempt to eradicate these feral dog packs, there is no sign of the problem going away.?
Thinking about going out for a run? Protect yourself with these tips
NEVER
- Make eye contact ? it is viewed as a challenge.
- Stand directly in front of a feral dog ? it is considered the attack position and serves only to increase their aggression.? It is better to stand off to one side instead.
- Run ? animals are acutely perceptive of our body language; the projection of fear sends the impression that you are weak, i.e. prey.
- Turn your back ? always make sure to keep the dog to your side.
Carry repellant and/or a weapon (baseball bat, large stick, knife, etc) when walking ? not only will this serve as protection, but it can also be used to distract the animal should an attack occur.
Remain calm and stay in command of the situation ? hold your position; waving your arms around and shouting isn?t a guaranteed method of intimidation, in fact it?s an invitation for the dog to bite you if it is feeling threatened.
Find higher ground ? whether it?s a tree or a dumpster, get out of their reach.
If you can?t get away or distract the dog with an object and the dog attacks, gouge an eye ? a blow to the throat works as well.
Another strategy is to curl up into a ball on your stomach and use your hands to cradle your neck ? protect your most vulnerable areas and try to remain still, it may help to end the attack.
Source ? How to Survive a Feral Dog Attack
Source: http://www.sadlersports.com/blog/sports-recreation-participants/
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