BEFORE THE BITE
1) The most important step is remain motionless. Trying to escape stimulates the animal’s aggressiveness, and a human being cannot be faster than a puppy. there are good chances in you get tired faster than him.
two) Avoid eye contact. Looking into the animal’s eyes also encourages aggression, as it can sense that it is being challenged. Especially if you are in “his” territory, be submissive.
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3) You can even scream for help, but not to try to intimidate you. It won’t work. Or it can even make the situation worse: the sound can increase the animal’s aggressiveness, as it will perceive you as a threat.
4) If puppy be distracted, experts recommend that you walk away, take your time. But retreat by walking backwards. Never turn your back on the dog: he may see the position as an opportunity in attack.
5) Without showing aggression, try offer something with both hands – a belt, shoe or garment in clothing. If the dog has been trained, he has been conditioned to bite objects, so this can distract him.
DURING THE BITE
6) If he attacks, don’t fight. Trying to beat him can make the dog pass the phase in «defense» for in «slaughter». That is, instead in just scare it or immobilize it, the animal can decide, in in fact, kill him/her.
– (Bruno Ferreira/)
7) The plan is to try to minimize the damage. To do this, you must make it difficult for the animal to access vital parts such as the head and neck. The first measure is try to lean against a wall, protecting the spine and keeping in foot.
8) Other way in decrease the exposed body area to the bite is to crouch. Hug your knees to protect your belly. Tuck your neck and fit your face between your shoulders and knees.
9) If there’s no chance in escape or help, the way is to wait for the attack to finish. Via in rule, the dog stops when he gets tired. Tail waving (to spread scent and mark territory) is a good indicator in energy.
CONSULTANCY Esther Reinheimer, veterinarian, Márcio Cerqueira, trainer, Ricardo Zanini, trainer, trainer, and Ricardo Tamborini, trainer and specialist in canine behavior