| Sometimes dog attacks take place in areas where | | | | softly and try to calm him down. " Good dog, its OK, |
| you would think you are completely safe. At a park | | | | go home." Maintain a slow retreat out of his area. If |
| or just jogging, walking or making simple deliveries, | | | | you are attack and taken to the ground,curl up in a |
| you are always at risk to encounter an unfriendly dog | | | | ball up as tight as possible and protect your head, |
| that is ready to attack. | | | | face, and neck. Always remember, you can't out run |
| Dog attacks are on the rise through out the country | | | | a dog, not even the fastest runner could. If you are |
| and a primary reason for this is people are getting | | | | jogging or walking look ahead and if you see a dog |
| outdoors more now than ever. More people are | | | | alter your route to avoid his area. |
| jogging and walking to stay healthy and fit. Meter | | | | There are some great products available that can |
| readers and delivery personnel are on the move | | | | help stop a dog attack. Repellents such as pepper |
| seven days a week. These people are at a greater | | | | sprays and electronic whistles that emit high |
| risk to encounter situations where they are likely to | | | | frequency sound that scare dogs away. A new |
| be confronted with a dog attack. | | | | product that is gaining popularity is a telescopic stun |
| You should always keep a safe distance between | | | | gun. This has become popular with walkers and |
| you and the dog even if it is on a leash. Never | | | | joggers. It is a small baton with a flashlight and alarm |
| approach a dog that is sleeping, barking, snarling or | | | | that can also be extended telescopically to 24 inches |
| eating. If you suddenly come upon a dog never stare | | | | long. It is armed with an electric shocking device at |
| directly into the animals eyes. You should slowly turn | | | | its tip that can deliver thousands of volts to ward of |
| sideways and withdraw. If the dog is attempting to | | | | any attacker, animal or human. It is a non lethal |
| attack put an object between you and the animal, | | | | device that does not inflict permanent harm. |
| such as a tree, bench, post, or a mailbox. Speak | | | | |