The Proven Way to Survive a Dog Attack

How to protect yourself from dog attacks? Every day we run the risk of encountering stray dogs while out walking or running. We don't usually expect any threat from an adorable creature that’s been rightfully dubbed our “best friend.” But some of these dogs can sometimes display unpredictable behavior and be extremely aggressive and unfriendly. Dogs are animals and they have animal instincts. Even the friendliest-looking pooch can attack you if something goes wrong!
We at Bright Side have collected the recommendations of experts and cynologists on how to keep yourself safe and to prevent dog bites. If you want to find out what exactly you should do when you come across an aggressive dog, or, even worse, you’re attacked, watch our new video!
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What to do if a dog doesn't attack but acts aggressively 1:47
What to do if a dog attacks 3:54
What to do if you've been bitten 7:30
#dogattack #agressivedog #dogbite
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SUMMARY:
- Do not try to calm the dog down or smile at it. Animals perceive a smile differently than you do. While a smile means friendly intentions to a human, a dog will think that you're baring your teeth to challenge it.
- Avoid direct eye contact and sudden movements. The best strategy will be to ignore the dog.
- Do not swing a stick at the dog or use pepper spray. First of all, the wind can spoil your plans and blow the spray right into your own eyes. Besides, these actions probably won't scare the dog away.
- Retreat slowly and carefully. Remember the main rule of getting away from an aggressive dog: do not turn your back to the animal.
- Stray dogs usually attack if they're hungry or if they're protecting their puppies or territory.
- Do not shout at the dog, even if you can’t think of anything else to do. The dog will perceive shouting as a sign of aggression, and this will only make the animal angrier.
- Do not shout at the dog, even if you can’t think of anything else to do. The dog will perceive shouting as a sign of aggression, and this will only make the animal angrier.
- If you haven't managed to distract the dog and it's still after you, cover your neck with your hands. The neck is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body.
- Use your weight to press the dog to the ground with your knees or elbows. Dogs can bite, bark, and snarl, but they can't wrestle.
- If a dog has bitten you, carefully rinse the wound with soap and water. After that, swab it with alcohol to avoid infection.
- Despite what most people think, it doesn't matter whether you've been bitten by a stray dog or a domesticated one. Either way, you’ll still have to go to the hospital for necessary testing and treatment.
- According to statistics, dogs are responsible for 99% of rabies infections in people. The first symptoms of the disease appear 30 to 50 days after being infected.
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[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Have you ever been attacked by a dog? How did that happen?

[@thisismyname3928]

No need for the drawn-out intro.

[@andreamaravilla7098]

I have been bitten many times by my sister's hound

[@fredmouling1569]

@@hairdome is he a puppy?

[@qwer8907]

i ran and escaped i was only 18 now i take your advice

[@mintallure5143]

A chow chow. I was ridding a bike so i crashed the bike on it and i fell into a ditch.

[@michael-edward2135]

Actually, YES, I have had to deal with an aggressive dog - twice - once, it was two dogs - I did everything wrong according to what I just watched - I faced these two directly - I charged them - I growled louder then they were barking - I made myself appear larger by bringing my arms up at 45 degrees with my fingers extended and I stomped after them with glaring eyes - they finally gave up and retreated. The other time was horrible. It was a Rottweiler. It wasn't interested in barking. It was interested in attacking. It got my left forearm. With my right hand, I pushed my hand down its throat and into it's throat. I made a fist then. A moment later, on the ground with it, I threw my leg over it's body and sat on it gaining somewhat control over the animal. I believe. between not allowing it to expand it's lungs by sitting on it and the fist I made, I cut off it's air supply. I waited and it passed out shortly after it stopped struggling. Now that I am older, I simply keep a .38 cal. on my most of the time and would simply shoot the dog if that's all my options remaining were. I am sorry to say . . .

[@BlessedOne686]

@@alexleanh 💯

[@richardcrook2112]

I kicked it in the head with steel toe cap walking boots. I think a heavy metal walking stick with extreme aggression would be better though, because you could fall over.

[@Dandygirl_94]

I feel the same way about negligent owners, or they should be arrested and fined, blocked from getting any other animal until they take mandatory pet csre training. ​@@alexleanh

[@JTrost1234]

So If I'm being attacked by a dog, before doing anything, I should hit the subscribe button.

[@marshalllhiepler]

Yes. Dogs instinctively sense whether you have hit the suscribe button, and thus, whether you are a friend or enemy. Always hit the suscribe button, for safety sake.

[@ginalouis3934]

Lolll

[@ginalouis3934]

You people are funny

[@ginalouis3934]

@@marshalllhiepler loll

[@supbruhwhoareyou3154]

@@marshalllhiepler lol

[@vladimirvalenwood3334]

Sounds like this video is geared toward protecting the dog more than the human.

[@Dan-tv1sm]

Yeah, I agree. Most dogs are Democrats.

[@tpc9002]

Pitbulls?

[@dmeyer6994]

Fr!

[@sheilaramos9181]

Yeah I love dogs but if my life is on the line i will do what i have to do even if that means hurting the dog

[@jahmadrose6658]

TurkResell& 215painters pitbulls aren’t dangerous humans make them that way

[@marvinnanale3395]

le me: **riding my bike peacefully** le dog: **chases me** le me: **gets of bike and chases le dog** le dog: *AiGhT iMmA hEaD oUt*

[@varun6949]

Salutations 🔥

[@1somedude110]

Yeah a dog chased me but i knew it dosent bite you becuase well he knows me i know him but still i ran away and guess what thats what he did to

[@legaleagles3923]

Attacked by a group of 7 dogs, removed my belt and started swingy around. They ran away

[@dugjumete7390]

Hahahaha

[@black3ru]

Lol

[@pityme7902]

That is savage

[@nehastoilet9797]

Oh thats Wonderful !

[@ronishaellis963]

Lol

[@yashmeera5699]

if you're attacked go search on youtube:"bright side" say the dog to wait 8 minutes till you watch the video then you can continue

[@Aikunle78]

Haha

[@JarirMacaurog]

Hahahaha

[@joeljosephjose5889]

🤣🤣

[@Adikkibs]

lol

[@thegolmei]

😂😂😂

[@CB-fz3li]

I remember going for a walk in the Spanish hills a few years ago. About 100m yards ahead of me on the path I saw 6-7 dogs in a group without a human in site, probably strays. I really wanted to continue my walk but my sensible side kicked in and I decided to head back the way I came. A single dog is one thing but when they are in a pack is when the situation can really go south quickly.

[@YawehDaughter]

I am 7 and ye I have 4 dog bites but 1 is not there

[@anushkajaiswal7815]

Exact same thing happened with me.calmly did a u turn went back.

[@studypurposes328]

Me: **Walking** Dog: **Bark** Me: **take my slippers** Dog: aight I'mma head out

[@daggerpopsicle]

im a normal Creeper xD

[@mnshorten]

A large mastiff ran up to my daughter barking and trying to intimidate her. She did exactly as I had taught her and she stood there, not making eye contact, and waited for the dog to back off. She was 10 years old at the time. I was so proud of her, and relieved that the dog never touched her!

[@aljohnwind3831]

😮Mastiff is a different breed larger stronger and scarier

[@reubenk3857]

last year I was attacked by 2 dogs. I didn't recognize the breed (they might have been mutts) but they were middle sized and stocky in the chest like pitbulls. They came running straight for me, and I stood my ground and yelled aggressively--which is usually enough to get most dogs to think twice--but these dogs kept coming. I ended up kicking--awkwardly in flip flops--the dog in front of me in the face. The other dog was trying to circle behind me, and I had to menacingly gesture at him and manuver to keep both dogs in my field of vision. After a minute or 2, the owner called them back. I escaped with no bites, and only had a slightly bruised foot from kicking the one dog. I'm just glad they attacked me, a full grown 38 y/o male, instead of a child or something.

[@aliyunura451]

Some thing like that happened to me when I was 5 but in my case I fell down and the dust scared the dog away

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

The same thing happened to me when I was 8 years old, only it was a bunch of small dogs, about ten or twelve of them. Small, but extremely aggressive. My legs ended up being their brunch menu. The owner scolded them only after they got a taste of my sweet meat. Oh... what a pleasant memory.

[@cryingfeline8339]

And by "yelling aggressively" you mean screamed like a little girl and ran away.

[@hunterm1063]

I am 16 and was attacked by 4 dogs thank God they didn't bite me they just gave me a broken arm from the fall and i didn't run or. Do anything even i didn't see them tell they were. Right behind me

[@salonikale513]

Reuben K So nice of you to say that it was good that you got attacked by the dogs instead of a child or student.

[@dlivengood59]

I was a mailman for many years and had close calls with aggressive dogs. Putting objects like your coat or anything you can grab is something that I use to to. If the dog has a collar, grabbing the collar and twisting it to choke or cut off air supply always works.

[@randygagliano4929]

USMC taught us to take the bite on the forearm, turn your arm over to expose the dog's throat and punch him there. Unfortunately, it usually kills the dog

[@personwithaquestion1800]

In that situation I think most people think "hey better the dog than me"

[@shionganai]

I mean, the dog will likely be put down anyway. I think whatever's best and most necessary to get the dog off you is what you should do

[@chocolatestarfish6297]

We found Jackie chan😂

[@bridgetoofar8756]

Vicious dogs deserve to die. No needs to blame yourself when it happens.

[@judithrandall4690]

This thing should include that because the human's life is more important than an attacking dog, for heaven's sake.

[@darrylt8502]

Learned from a police officer in the K-9 Unit to never have eye contact with aggressive dogs. Someone tried to send their dog after me once and it failed because I ignored it. Another time, came across two aggressive dogs blocking my path barking at me, so I ignored them and walked right pass them. The two dogs proceeded to chase the group behind since they ran...

[@madhvendrarathod3152]

But were you showing your back?

[@keira.s1]

Seriously?!? Why thank you, I don't even need to watch the video now XD

[@jessiethomas7152]

Blame their owners

[@darrylt8502]

@@madhvendrarathod3152 Nope. I'll admit I was scared inside but I remembered what the officer instructed so I stared straight walked pass them like they didn't exist.

[@darrylt8502]

@@keira.s1 Whenever I go for a walk and come across people walking their dogs, if they appear to be potentially aggressive, I pretend that dog doesn't exist and look straight ahead.

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

“Never run” “run away”. Well, which is it?

[@crusaderofthelowlands3750]

You can test it if you or a friend of yours has a dog that is friendly towards you. If you suddenly start running, it will instinctively chase you.

[@iyaayas]

Well, it's kind of that mix between running and walking that kids do when an adult tells them to stop running.

[@Fanta_Cat3]

never run frum dogs lynne ok srry about my spelling im bad at that :(

[@TiagoGalleli]

my girl and I were attacked by a pack of dogs. here what worked for us: 1. do not get surrounded 2. do not run and walk slowly to a safer place 3. we are bigger and stronger then dogs. make sure to not act like preys and impose your size. 4. IF and only IF they charge at you, counter charge them. They usually do not expect it and will back off/flee. I followed these steps and we got away unharmed.

[@frankespinoza5758]

Should make a video of "what to do if you're attacked by your wife".

[@4dilemma]

hahahaha :D you are funny man

[@fxx5970]

r/sadstories

[@geethasanthosh4074]

😂😂

[@wongjowatt4178]

Fright back try 2 pin her down

[@totaltwit]

throw a credt card at her as a distraction, shout "go shoppie" , "handbags", "shooz" :)

[@ThatBrownBat777]

I like how when dogs attack you for no reason, the dog is always treated as the victim. Blind-sighted by a pit-bull last month while walking home. It chewed my leg up & ripped my pants off me. Entire incident was caught on camera. Cops let the owner off with a warning. Department of Health called me up a week after the incident to let me know the dog was doing fine.

[@sifoi-shitifoundoninternet6838]

dafuq :P I usually throw things at them or have stick with me, and they dont usually mess with me.

[@peacetoall1858]

That's messed up.

[@rillawhat8142]

Great point! 👍🏾

[@eugene7304]

@@peacetoall1858 What's 'messed up' is the dog attacking an innocent person, which gives the person the right to defend themself by any means necessary.

[@peacetoall1858]

@@eugene7304 You've missassociated my comment. My comment was for the guy who got bit by the pitbull.

[@gogan3429]

I was walking on my way to church and a maniac chihuahua came charging and snarling out of his house. He was frothing at the mouth going absolutely crazy, just snapping and acting like the devil. Good thing the gate was shut.

[@mostafael-sharkawi2905]

😂

[@epixbear5594]

bruh its a chihuahua 😐😐

[@gogan3429]

Bruh...I am just joking 🤣

[@saleesellers239]

I carry a knife and sometimes a side arm old yeller ain’t gonna make it 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ki975]

Lol

[@billysmith7108]

@@ki975 I keep a military tactical knife on me at all times

[@Fanta_Cat3]

i only carrie a walkie talkie so i can tell my dad about any atacks

[@domtoretto7206]

@surojit karmokar that's my boy😎

[@bridgetoofar8756]

I carry a homemade long-range(max reach 10m) teargas spray in a handy holder when I am outside home. I was saved more than 100 times with this. Busted more than 160 bad-tempered dogs.

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

TIMESTAMPS: What to do if a dog doesn't attack but acts aggressively 1:47 What to do if a dog attacks 3:54 What to do if you've been bitten 7:30

[@geethak8991]

Can you give a heart in my comment bright side subscribed liked and shared it!

[@Pook-xr6dy]

I tried slowly walking away but it never works. Thank god the owner was there.

[@imaginarychip4916]

Same i really was about to get bitten today for litreally no reason i was walking by next to a sleeping sog suddenly he woke up and started parking and pushing me

[@suyashgupta5793]

@@imaginarychip4916 what did u do then?

[@arizonakush8760]

@@suyashgupta5793 he cried what else

[@Fanta_Cat3]

ya same for me but the dog also had a cone phew

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

My friends saw some pitbulls got out of a fence. They ran charging at the gals so they jumped on top of a car untill help came

[@HeleneLouise]

I was attacked by a monster of a vicious German Shepherd. I was visiting my father and wasn't aware of the dog, since I didn't see my father often. He was at least as large as I was and I had been somehow left in the yard alone with him. When he charged me, I stood completely still. He was confused by this but continued to menace me for half an hour, circling me. I was certain I was in danger of my life. Eventually his circles became larger and I made a run for it, running into a shed with a door with a glass window. It was astonishing how fast he was on top of me, but I managed to get behind the door a split second ahead of him. The sight of him trying to attack me through the glass was horrific and I was afraid the glass would break. I waited for rescue, being unable to alert anyone. I waited a very long time.

[@jimmy2035]

A dog attacked my uncle once and he heeled kick the dog's nose, that dog never barked at my uncle again!

[@bridgetoofar8756]

Sounds great. Is it because your brave uncle finished off the beast?

[@darrellwestphal4265]

I've grown up with dogs all my life and I know their Anatomy. I know the weaknesses and their strengths. Now this may be okay for someone who is Young or a woman. But I am a full grown man I weigh 200 pounds and every time a dog came at me to attack I faced the dog look them straight in the face and told him come on if you feel like a frog leap and I meant it. Now the dog must have known that I was not afraid and had very little chance against me this has happened many many times and every single time they turn and run or just walk away. Sometimes I even decide to chase him a little just to watch him run scared. This is not the case with a trained dog that will attack humans. In that case stand your ground show no fear look for a way out like tree or a weapon like a stick I know he said not to but it is better to whack a dog on the head from a distance then allowing them to get close. And pepper spray does work. Also the dog whistle noise maker most of the time just irritates the dog and will cause them to attack even more.

[@fromthepeanutgallery1084]

Totally agree with you go on the offense. I recently got charged by two dogs, I immediately charged them them back, I also picked up dirt and rocks and threw it in their direction ( I live in the country) They turned and ran, and I ran after them down the trail. The owner comes out and gets all miffed because I was attacking his dogs.

[@drchilapastrosodrlasmacas438]

I also like that they can't wrestle. I've had dogs charge at me, and literally throwing them is an option for the spry, and strong.

[@peacetoall1858]

@@alexleanh This works for human attackers too... most of the time anyways

[@richardcrook2112]

Pepper spray doesn't work on Pitbulls apparently.

[@Givenofficial]

step one: give in step two: cry a lot step three: tell him he’s a good boy

[@autumnwalker5774]

Given Warner Lol me tho

[@rubenconcepcion2578]

Yup but the boy(dog) sleep alot, the girl bites us alot😂

[@prixley5969]

Given Warner relatible

[@avm1222]

Lol

[@manoytv8566]

when stray dog barks at me i chase them.

[@aghaalihassan8712]

Yes, in my country one often is confronted with small packs of stray dogs. Staying calm and facing the dogs with confidence has helped me to stay safe for at least 4 times.

[@rwmcgeesr]

.38+P or .357 magnum ends the attack immediately.

[@TK-wd7de]

Or a good old knife

[@brianrobertson3545]

i get that but a knife works a little better just because if you didn't see it coming and it's already on top of you it's hard to shoot it

[@SuperLilbird]

Wayne McGee Yessss sir that’s why I got my 45 on me all the time with a nice blade👊🏽💪🏽

[@rebelj3sse992]

Lol

[@drchilapastrosodrlasmacas438]

Yeaaah ^______^

[@Cod4Wii]

Throw rocks or stones...sometimes just picking up the rock scares them away...

[@puppyloversrex8183]

My dog was fighting with a stray dog, the dog bite me on the hip and my dog saved me but he died 4 months later 😢😭

[@shamarerskine3987]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Doggy :(

[@bindusuvasdhakal9437]

🤣😂☺️

[@GTAVALE]

How old were you?

[@4dilemma]

GTAVALE , I was 28 or 29 on that time

[@alanOHALAN]

your dog died from what?

[@rajatdash8731]

That's why I maintain a little bit friendships with my street dogs.

[@royalenfieldgirlnicole5935]

Awww, I love this answer 😍

[@rajatdash8731]

@@royalenfieldgirlnicole5935 thanks. You also try to feed your street dogs occasionally with some food. At least they can recognize you.

[@markprice1866]

i just stand my ground if i get near the dog gets scared or thinks i am it master some times if someone walk to close with a dog the dog leave and follow me

[@rajatdash8731]

@@markprice1866 Don't get panic, simply say chu-chu-chu to dogs with an empty hand 😂😂😂

[@syzher5175]

I made friends with dogs i gave that dog some milk and at first they were barking I was scared then They drinked milked and they never attacked me in 1 year

[@calemtomado3175]

4:50 "If you're lucky" that means it doesn't always work right?

[@Fanta_Cat3]

i gess so i was lucky that the dog had both vaxanations and a cone :) phew for me

[@personwithaquestion1800]

I think it's kinda a bad idea. Instead of terrifying the dog it might just annoy the dog and make it more hostile . Just a theory.

[@mammouthlafouinne3678]

Right

[@pjwlk]

You're wrong about the pepper spray. The fuel guy sprayed our dog and ever since then she shook with fear every time a diesel truck came up the street towards our house.

[@justin76bmw]

My mailman sprayed my boxer through the fence for barking at him, she came in and rubbed it all over my house, wife and baby. I was fresh out of the army, i did not handle it verry well..

[@princedilawar]

@@justin76bmw Shot or poisoned?

[@greekgeek0102]

Good job diesel guy because people just wanna work . Dog owners need to realize ppl are trying to make a living for their family and also most likely at your house to help you with a service that you need or asked for in the first place.

[@TheTalkShytShow]

🤣

[@Dan-tv1sm]

How many gallons of fuel can a human carry? What's the ratio needed of fuel per dog? It's a scientific question.

[@galaxymusicunlimited9691]

Yes i got chased by two pit bulls at the park and everybody was laughing while I was crying but then i runaway from the pit bulls and then ran home an told my mom what happened but I didn't get bite thank god

[@livewireOrourke]

"...and everybody was laughing..." And people wonder why this world is so #*(&@!ed up.

[@evilsonic3817]

GTA online gaming king what happend

[@galaxymusicunlimited9691]

Daniel Garcia I WAS CHASED BY TWO PIT BULLS WHEN I WAS STANDING AT THE PARK AND EVERY BODY LAUGH

[@DragonSkaterrr]

@@PennyMsElite fake story I think the dogs were just playing then

[@yvlogamilasan4389]

well how did u ran without getteind thirsty

[@cdubya166]

I've always just gone with "Want some? Get some" and stood my ground. They back down. Once a rottweiler came ay me and I kicked him in the chin so hard it did a back flip (I was a kid but the strongest kicker on my soccer team and had made kids my size flip over the ball when we both connected in opposite directions). Dog never bothered me again.

[@rajabhushanamkrishnarajsha9691]

Aahh yeah I had been attacked by a dog once when I was on my cycle, knowing the dog could easily out run my cycle, I immediately got off and used it as a barrier between me n the dog and I shouted for help, the barrier gave me precious few seconds for help to arrive just in time...

[@aristonrusal194]

Had exactly the same encounter only difference was that they were like three dogs . And it was at night where it would have been for me to get help. So i just rode for like 30 seconds , then they gave up.

[@professionalhuman2722]

I got attacked by a dog on my cycle too, but I cycled as fast as I could away from it. I guess it had rabies because it stopped chasing me as soon as I cycled through a puddle (dogs with rabies have hydrophobia, the fear of water)

[@pallawigupta4377]

This made me remember the time when I was on the road in the middle of the night where you can hardly find someone around, silent pitch dark sides of the road. Suddenly a whole pack of dogs surrounded me, didn't count but they were more than 7, I got really scared and found out that I am in their area in their time of the feast, since I have had a trolley with me, with that I tried to scare them away, for a second I thought it is working but you know it won't work for every one of them. Somehow an idea struck me to change the side of the road I am walking onto, I followed that and somehow with a more agressive behaviour than theirs, I got out from their circle and changed the side to walk on the wrong side. It helped and I saved myself............I don't know if any kind of methods people says would have helped me over at that time......since its a truth that your mind blows away when you are scared, you try to run or you do the things which you don't need to......

[@joemedlen2924]

I work for an animal rescue and we have had dog fights. The standard procedure is to lift their hind legs and we use a specially shaped stick called a "bite stick" to stick into the dog's mouth. I was also approached by a pitbull with a broken chain while travelling through my town. I was riding an electric self balancing unicycle (e-SBU) and immediately stopped when it ran and started barking ferociously. I held the unicycle between me and it, and saw the owner on his porch, just staring. I told him to call the dog off and the dog snapped at me. The owner looked concerned but went back inside. I'm sure he assumed I was trespassing or something, but I was on a public road. I backed away at a 45 degree angle so I wasn't facing the dog, but could see it in my peripheral. He stayed in the same barking stance, following me to the end of the block before backing off. I was mimicking the behavior of a cowering dog to the best of my ability. On my way back to my college dorm I passed a couple and told them to watch out for the dog. They said they were going a different way, but the man said he would go by and dropkick it for me. I told him "no offense, but if you do that, you deserve to get bit. And you more than likely will."

[@marshalllhiepler]

Once, when threatened by a dog ... I reverted back to my childhood years in search of a way to effectively frighten the dog. I stood tall, and with an evil grin, stated: "Get out a blank sheet of paper and a pencil. We're going to have a surprise quiz!"

[@offroad914]

Remember this, it really will save your life. If a dog charges at you to attack, kick the dog in the head or chest when within your reach. Kinda like playing kick ball. The momentum of the dog meeting the force of your foot is more than enough power to either break the dogs neck, jaw, or crush it's chest.

[@champ7410]

Exceptional information! Thank you for making this video. ❤

[@AZABCXYZ]

I ran away from an aggressive shitzu dog near a church then i jumped like a ninja to my dad. My dad kicked the dog, and the dog ran away. My dad was shocked that i can jump so high. I guess i was made to run and jump, this incident also happened when i was 10. 😂

[@adamyare9554]

Looking forward to seeing you at the Olympics

[@asadattayyem2637]

So you are now 10 3/4?

[@Ckae19]

I was 12 walking by myself and suddenly a group of street dogs tried to chase me, about 5 of them circled around me and were barking and growling. I was shook to my core that I froze, didnt show emotions. Fortunately, they didnt attack me! as soon as they stop growling i walked away casually, they stopped following me and made it back home alive. 💀🙂🙃

[@msaintjo]

Glad your ok. That's dangerous especially with 5 dogs 🤯

[@deepsbhandari262]

I was going to my friends house and was licking an ice cream suddenly 2 dogs attacked me and I thought I am gone but I threw my ice cream on them and they ran away

[@navysealsilluminati4265]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Fanta_Cat3]

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! they must have had a brain freeze ;) ha!

[@takemedowntothebasement7930]

I was attacked by a pitbull from a neighbor. I was just taking out the trash that day in the back of my apartment building (since trash is usually dumped there). And then all of the sudden, the doors to the building's basement opened, and that pitbull came right at me. Luckily, I put my arm in front of myself, considering that thing was aiming right at my face. Thank god that everything went well for me, but not so good for the dog. He got killed about 11 days after that incident. It really wasn't the dog's fault, or the one who let it out in the first place. But it was the owner's fault for making it aggressive.

[@miaudottk9080]

This video is complete BS. Good pepper spray will most likely stop a dog or even a pack. I've used it more times than I can remember.

[@miaudottk9080]

@@ZC-em6qv Meow?

[@nitestrike1000]

How come you're attacked by dogs so many times??? lol

[@miaudottk9080]

@@nitestrike1000 I ride bicycle for fun. Off-road, through woods and fields at weekends, so, yes I got attacked many times.

[@miaudottk9080]

@Nikunj Sakhare It worked for me thus far, but I'd guess it's not fail-proof. Wind and other factors can and will affect it.

[@vxy357]

@@ZC-em6qv I do. I keep it on a keychain.

[@starly_nights963]

Firstly I stand against the wall close my eyes join my hand and pray to God and really after some time the dog went away, it was a rottweiler!!!!!!

[@havi899]

FYI, God didnt do anything,standing still is what made the dog go away!

[@prixley5969]

Sanjiv Kumar do you think Rottweilers are dangerous People think they are but it is the way they are trained

[@yudithdm9302]

@@havi899 I'm glad you were not hurt, staying calm by praying or instinct really saved you. I was a teen and walked into my friends house with out knowing they had gotten an adult German Shepherd, I made it half ways to the yard when he appeared, very calmly and in a submissive way I slowly backed away facing him but not looking at his eyes, I think I was holding my breath the whole time. Kids need to watch this.

[@amiguito9]

You reminded me of Daniel and the lions, praise God!

[@TheTruthAndTheCross]

Why someone thought it was necessary to say "God didn't do anything"? Having faith in God doesn't make him exist, and certainly not having faith in God doesn't make him not exist. I've never seen him, but like any good forensic examiner I see his fingerprints everywhere, his DNA is all over the place and his handywork is PHENOMENAL!!!

[@Ernoburger]

Shouting DOES work. I've used that when I was trail running in the country with stray dogs around. My experience has been that if you just stay passive with an aggressive dog that's already close it will simply CONTINUE to attack you. You have to shout because not only does that signal to the dog that you have some energy but you, yourself feel like you are at least converting some of the fear to aggression. It's all about energy and if you are passive and fearful, an aggressive dog will simply exploit that. Instead, if you are already close, start SHOUTING and getting active. Don't just stand there and let it bite!! Fight. In my experience, staying passive and quiet with an aggressive, strange dog will do nothing but invite it to nip at you.

[@peacetoall1858]

It depends on the dog and the situation. I was run at by multiple dogs quite a few times. I just stayed calm, ignored them and kept walking. It was probably a territorial thing in my case. In another case maybe doing as you suggest might be better.

[@ayisieneco1009]

I liked this video even before listening. Thank you for the education. We all need to hear this.

[@jayshook21]

During my morning walk my neighbor had left his gate open. His Rotty was big and very agressive behind his fence and with the gate open he seezed the opportunity to get me. Unstead of running I pulled out my 40cal Kahr and prepaired to fire. Suddenly his owner was right there calling his Rotty off. The dog litteraly did a four footed skid as I neither yelled or ran. I nearly shot the dog and the owner was yelling for me to stop waving a gun around. The dog ran to his master and looked at me as owner threatened to call the Police. I continued home and called the non emergency line for the Police to report the incedent. The Desk Sargent had just gotten the call from the dog owner. I related my side of the story alang with my CCL number. I was told that the Rotty had several complaints and to not worry about it.

[@TheJurnalyst]

I was just attacked by your aggressive breed of English (spelling).

[@memegalore7033]

it's funny how people say "FIRST" and they are actually 376th

[@snowrabbit9459]

And it's even funnier you could say the exact number

[@firstnamelastname5573]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. So funny

[@memegalore7033]

@@snowrabbit9459 😂

[@aisha-bp4iv]

First

[@fiurelapolan9566]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@MiddleIrvington]

I was attacked by 2 dogs a few years ago. I was able to stare down the first one with an authoritative but not threatening posture and voice. However, the second one that had been about 75 feet away at the time, charged at extreme speed, biting me before I had time to react. I had been carrying a portable lantern, and, while facing the dogs, I swung it at the animal that bit me, striking it firmly on the snout while backing into a doorway, which I closed in front of me. The dog that bit me had had it's teeth ground down, apparently due to it's aggressive nature. As a result, the bite wound was relatively superficial. I did go to the hospital and received a tetanus shot. No further medical care was required, as the animal had its rabies inoculations within the acceptable prior period.

[@thesamson1091]

That's why you always carry a pocket 🔪 knife

[@Jack_all]

or two 😉

[@124_sahilyenchilwar9]

Or dog repellent

[@Jack_all]

@@124_sahilyenchilwar9 or a 9mm

[@TableTennisAle]

or a flamethrower

[@erosionhead420]

Make sure it's not a folder. I'll be carrying my largest double edged , serrated knife from now on. My Terrier was bum rushed out of nowhere this weekend. I couldn't get my folder out fast enough. Cost me $800 at the vet.

[@WalkInFreedom]

You dont have to outrun the dog..you just have to out run your neighbor..got it 😀👍

[@kaichitam]

funny

[@Fanta_Cat3]

ha!

[@withloveI.J]

Lol!

[@marshalllhiepler]

I've found that a few .45 caliber rounds to the dogs face usually changes its attitude. And its' appearance.

[@georgegreene9418]

Yup works for me.

[@WifiThing]

It checks out

[@marloncarter2346]

Yessir

[@noellapasigue4544]

Yabang

[@marshalllhiepler]

Yeah ... I mean, I used to carry an assortment of various handguns, to defend against different types of dogs. A .22 caliber for chihuahuas .. A .38 caliber for Standard Poodles .. A .45 caliber for Dobermans and Great Danes ... But, these days, I just use the "One Size Fits All" approach, for convenience.

[@carlosz.5977]

Once I was running around a park a pack of dogs charged at me my reaction was to charged bak at them I even barked lol they stopped at once and I just kept on wroking out. Survival skills at its finest !

[@Fanta_Cat3]

uh wow?

[@XBXNMIHOLE]

Me:running Dog:why are u running?

[@prototypebulinmkii3570]

Bright Side: What do you do if a dog is attacks you? Me: Run away or say "Move bad dog"

[@kadesharp939]

ill be ur best friend if u subscribe to me

[@caticornyt5755]

Shoooot.. I'd put it down

[@shaynakoeallen404]

CrediinWnx XOXO if that does not work for me i kick it

[@GranndmaStories]

@@kadesharp939 guess ur not my best friend

[@josephwhite8378]

When a dog attacks keep your calm and shove your fist in it's throat and grab. You have to be fast because it is going for your throat. I've done this and am not happy I had to.

[@hanayemizuhana5189]

I need this... I'm scared of dogs

[@himanshuk1834]

Same here

[@nitaramk114]

Me too

[@Lucas-gr8hv]

Same

[@ericatoews6298]

I'm not only big dogs

[@AnimeGirl-ke8dy]

Same

[@exceuna768]

After I got scared of dogs, I never showed up outside my house (not when there's an event). I'm actually really scared of dogs tho.

[@asadattayyem2637]

Poor Samantha, You should be scared of (big size) men, not dogs!

[@1oyal_]

Me too

[@rachorachev8905]

Been there my friend ... Actually I still am

[@FunkSkunkOfficial]

Same here. That's why I want to be driven to real school until reaching the age of 16 so then I'd have my own car so there's no dogs that run to me when getting off the bus wehn he parks far from my house

[@muchlissantoso5250]

Thank you

[@kgems9980]

I clicked cause this is much need for me...#EARLYYYGANGG🤙🏾🤟🏾💗💗💗

[@robertogjeta1023]

all chilldrens after seeing this video go to their parents and says that they want to be dogs catcher when grow up 😂

[@jodihouts6032]

Attacked around 2 yrs. old when neighbors told me it was fine to check out the cute puppies. Again around 10 when owner said dog growling was fine, it wouldn't bite me. Did not take a third time to realize owners don't know how their dogs will react, so I stopped listening to them.

[@ayebaronie8934]

Thx for That wonderful videos

[@cooky_2076]

Turned my back to avoid eye contact, after the dogs bark calmed down I slowly walked away.

[@crusaderofthelowlands3750]

Then it wasn't attacking you, but rather trying to intimidate you and/or trying to chase you away.

[@janelle4874]

I remembered when I got attacked by a dog. I when all MMA on the dog (and I severely injured it when I kneed its head).

[@LimitedWarranty]

Jajaja, poor chihuahua.

[@Cherubim666999]

....its not nice to destroy your little sisters stuffed toys

[@Fanta_Cat3]

wow u might have killed da poor thing but thankfully u didnt

[@robe.2424]

I had some neighbors who had an unusually aggressive dog once, he would intentionally try to charge at my relative's kids and try to scare everyone. The time I was there I stood my ground and walked calmly towards him as he was trying to charge at me, and oddly he stopped right away and ran away. While it was risky, I was feeling kind of aggressive to the dog because he was being aggressive for no reason. I hear dogs smell fear, but maybe they are afraid of rage? I'm not sure how the dog became afraid, but it worked. I wouldn't recommend this though unless it's a last resort. I'm just wondering why he actually backed off.

[@mostafael-sharkawi2905]

I was interrupted by a group of 8 to 9 stray dogs while i was in their territory, they were all barking at me before i started shouting at them with a voice even louder than all of theirs combined while looking at the eyes of their leader in intense anger, because i knew that dogs understood eye language, they got confused and depressed their ears in fear and when i sensed that, i started running at them at once so they all got confused and ran away from me and i chased them away for some distance, the most frightening part of the story is that i had a lecture about rabies earlier that morning 😅😂

[@jordanmenifee494]

I love ur vids

[@XavierKatzone]

"A socially-interactive predator with a mouth full of carpet-knives"!

[@marshalllhiepler]

"Excuse me, you wonderful, socially interactive predator; but, would you be so kind as to NOT convert my body to closely resemble a throw rug?" GOOD BOY!

[@mrdentist009]

Once when I was 12yrs old I was playing with my friends I was running away from my friends and suddenly fell on to a dog’s tummy he then bite me so I grabbed his neck and then he ran away later I went to a doctor and he injected me 7 injections.

[@cyrilharris5710]

Thanks

[@madhatter219]

Carry a firecracker and light it. And all dogs will fear you like a mafia boss

[@marshalllhiepler]

Yep. Before I leave my home each day. ... I review my checklist: 1.). Shirt 2.). Pants 3.). Shoes 4.). Explosives

[@kofighana8263]

Stones always work. 1 hit and they vanish

[@imbigtom.lifeisanamazingjo2602]

the vid said dogs can't Wrestle so I guess taking BJJ gives me an advantage and believe it or not a RNC might work on a dog

[@GTAVALE]

@@imbigtom.lifeisanamazingjo2602 Dont need to take any courses lol if it comes down to it and a dog bites you, grab his neck and choke it or break it, or break his ribs with kicks or punches, break his legs( its really easy), tear his eyes out, stomp on his head, if you see the dog attacking in time a kick would end it all, or a good punch

[@marshalllhiepler]

@@GTAVALE, Well, I am the president of the North American Division of "DOGS LIVES MATTER" and we always teach our canine members to "Check I.D." before attacking. (If the drivers license says: GTAVALE ... RUN!)

[@Osho90]

I agreed.

[@malathiramesh7754]

Do u people have heart made of stones how can u be so rude how can u say to hit it with a rock or kick it ??!!

[@crusaderofthelowlands3750]

I'd just like to point out that climbing a tree isn't necessarily a great idea. Most people aren't fast climbers and most dogs can jump against a vertical surface and then launch themselves up. There's this video where a pitbull grabs a target (I think it's a toy dangling from a rope) at a height of 4 meters. (little over 13 feet) Dog are a lot more agile than people seem to think, so if it really wants to reach you, it can and it will.

[@phapnui]

Walking through some woods near a development, 3 large dogs were snarling and started to approach me. Closest trees were small pines. As they got closer, I picked out the leader who was leading the charge and figured I'd concentrated on it and put my hand in its mouth and rip out its tongue. About the time I developed a strategy I heard a blood curdling half growl half banshee kind of thing unlike I ever heard before. My good ol' rescue Doberman, Racque, was a year when I got him. About 110 pounds and all muscle. He was trained not to bark and was cooped up in an apartment complex. Took a couple of months before he got used to living in the country. He was a people lover and I never heard him growl or bark at anyone. If there were intruders on the property he' back them up against something and just stand there until I arrived. Anyhow, here comes Racque out of nowhere. When we went for walks, he'd like to wander but was always nearby. He went after the leader and tore that dog up, the second one didn't have the sense to run away and got bloodied but wasn't own like the leader. The dogs didn't have collars and maybe they went wild. At any rate, my dog done good. Only other animal my dog killed was a groundhog but the ground hog bit first.

[@katuk8173]

If the dog has started to bite you and he's wearing a collar....then twist the collar tightly so it cuts off his airway.

[@BigfistJP]

That is excellent advice...thank you.

[@godsgraceissufficient2324]

Good idea! Thank you!

[@marshalllhiepler]

I might also mention that "Twisting the dog's collar, while he bites you" ... tends to tear a chunk of your flesh out too ... But then, life is chock full of compromises.

[@thekaizer666]

@@marshalllhiepler twist the collar into a figure 8 - not pull at the collar.

[@clintonkinsey482]

I live in Baltimore city and we have nothing but pitbulls here. I was walking home one night (I always carry a knife with me) and I heard the dog charging at me before I actually saw him. Luckily he ran into the street under the street lamp and I saw him. I pulled my knife, opened it and than the dog bit my forearm. I stabbed him 3 times in the side. He yelped and walked away from me slowly. He took about 5 steps and layed down. I got out of there cause I didnt want to have to stab the owner as well. Point is ... carry a knife and know how to use it.

[@waynejohnson2894]

Great job man!!

[@GTAVALE]

Couldnt you just choke it, break his neck or spine etc? You dont really need a knife unless attacked by many dogs or a human

[@marshalllhiepler]

I know man, Right On! Thats why I always carry a sword with me. ... and a sledge hammer. ... and a hand grenade. ... and a machine gun. ... and a cannon. I am happy to report that I have successfully avoided being attacked by anything (including mosquitos).

[@gocoyle5560]

You did what had to be done.

[@gocoyle5560]

Lucian James , right action

[@emanmabrouk5996]

Dog : I need backup squirrel cop : hi

[@crysandson]

I watched your video about halfway through it before stopping finding it quite amusing it's advice is about opposite of what I do and I've only been hurt once ( the very first attack as a child) .

[@Justin-nb5fb]

So helpful. Like if you got chased by a dog before!!!!!

[@unicornemma6166]

I HAVE......... but it was my dog and we were playing

[@annalise3202]

I was acttact on my lup

[@marshalllhiepler]

@@unicornemma6166, Ooh ... In that case, Emma, You might want to disregard the suggestions, regarding Pepper Spray and Hand Guns.

[@user123yxc]

Some bad advice in the video. Animals are simple. If you behave like prey, you will also be treated like prey. If you behave like a predator, you will also be treated like a predator. How does a predator behave? It doesn't run away, it stands its ground and it shows dominance. It tries to appear bigger, roars and shows teeth. That would intimidate the other animal.

[@thomasgumm451]

This post is dangerously full of bad advise. I work for Verizon and I've had my far share of dog encounters. 1. Pepper Spray Does The Job.2. If there are rocks nearby, dogs instinctly they know can be harmful, reach to the ground pretend to pick something up andI've used this often. I've been surprised by dogs that the owner has neglected to secure as they had promised. Once I walked into a backyard the owner had failed to secure the dog. It was my first job in the morning, I hadn't had my coffee...brain fog! All the signs of a dog in the backyard were there.......most of all there wasn't a blade of grass. Next thing 2 Rottweilers came around the corner. OhSnap! I reached down to feign picking up a weapon, I had a piece of test equipment with a strap so I swung it around and backed out slowly? Oh Yeah I was So going to take my jacket off to throw over their heads. Works on Chows too.

[@morioh-cho6442]

I was chased by a dog on the way home for some reason I ran and the dog lost interest in me

[@terryandteresa]

I was attacked by a doberman once. I caved it's head in with my skateboard.

[@godzillafart6531]

Savaage

[@superchicken6296]

I have a Doberman but he is a playful, nice, good dog.

[@karjamal3690]

Good

[@aleenandersen8592]

Nice joke

[@missyjes7671]

Good on you!

[@stockupkids1156]

Eye contact is good it shows dominance

[@zezzy8739]

Thanks bright side you save me i'm practicing by listen this video that and that help my i live thanks :D

[@ardi3363]

Great video! I was attacked by a pack of stray dogs walking home several nights back! When I saw the running towards me I quickly grabbed a handful of rocks from a construction and pummelled them with it! It worked! I used a few to make sure I wouldn't miss! One in the pack knew what I was about to do and ran when he saw me bend down to pick up the rocks! I'm pretty sure I wasn't the first one he got pummeled by!

[@goldenageofrap5899]

Was on a hike with my 5 yr old son and two nephews when a huge lab that I first thought was a dear suddenly charged us. Knowing that dogs have a pack mentality and can sense fear I corralled the kids behind me and asserted my dominance over the dog. It was a primal instinct that took over effortlessly and the dog sensed it as well. I stood my ground and fortunately the owner ran up to call him off.

[@JoseLopez-um4el]

I got attacked buy a very big pitbull and I just curled in to a ball hiding my neck and face and wimping like a dog I got it from another video and it actually worked it just poked at me and then it started trying to play with me

[@madhvendrarathod3152]

Can you provide us the link to the video?

[@monicam9328]

i think it just wanted to play in the first place and then got concerned lol

[@vhogan4389]

Pitbulls aren’t big fool, so your lack of knowledge of dogs stereotypes a pitbull all because you are misinformed, like everybody else is about the breed! Pitbulls aren’t big, they’re not blue, or a 100 pounds, or Merle colored! You’re talking about a bully or a Bandog man!

[@JoseLopez-um4el]

I didnt say this but idk what kind of pitbull it was but it was on of those that have their chest bulk up to make them look like they have abs

[@turtletube1392]

@@vhogan4389 "a very big pitbull" doesnt equate to "pitbulls are big"

[@khateebabbas337]

What a useful information.

[@Dainja]

I was attacked by a pit bull one time when I was delivering some materials to a construction site. I faced him, stood tall, covered my throat with both hands, and kicked towards his face repeatedly in a stomping type motion. I eventually caught him in the nose. After that, he retreated. Whew!

[@frxstedflakes6298]

5:55 Doesn't that look like, BIGGY NORRIS?! FROM THE NORRIS NUTS?!😂 OMG

[@bobbyalex8537]

Your a legend to ❤

[@mekkaabdul3176]

I wish I would’ve known this before I was attack by my friends pit 8 years ago

[@stjimmy788]

Got attacked by a chow chow. As soon as it latched onto my leg I gouged it's eyes as hard as I could. Every effective

[@blackwolfpup7798]

me: what a peacful day it is i'm gonna head to the park dog: I'LL GET YOU @#$%! me: whassup dog dog: actually my days been good me: wanna get some ice cream? dog:sure why not

[@BanditFoxx]

Title: “What to do if you’re attacked by a dog.” Thumbnail: *LEND ‘EM YOUR JACKET*

[@WifiThing]

AHHH DOG oh its just a furry

[@BanditFoxx]

elmo and stuff | *FEAR NOT*

[@marshalllhiepler]

Seriously??? You're just going to provide the "condensed version"? This is a matter of life and death, man. You NEED to mention that: "Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES, should you ever attempt to lend them a genuine Fur Jacket.

[@BanditFoxx]

marshalllhiepler | Oh, my mistake! I forgot to mention the bit about it probably taking it out to a bar and returning empty handed. If you must lend it something, hand it a cheap windbreaker. :3

[@pk-kr5qr]

Man best friend,my ass.I have live with cats and they never hurt me.

[@crusaderofthelowlands3750]

Dogs are beneficial to human society, cats aren't. Dogs can hold a great variety of jobs like: herding, guarding livestock, search and rescue, catching criminals, protecting our property, help hunting, aid disabled people, support people suffering from mental illness etc. The only thing cats can do is hunt rodents if they aren't too big, but certain dog breeds are even better at that than cats are.

[@tivchack]

I didn know of the last part about rabies.thanks

[@condielangham4622]

Breaking up a fight between our Australian sheperd and cocker spaniel. I attempted to push the sheperd at his shoulder using my foot. He latched onto my leg just above my ankle and i lost my balance so had to sit on the ground. He still was clamped on my leg and I knew from experience he would begin shaking my leg unless i got him to let go. I reached down and grabbed his upper and lower jaws, i could feel his teeth with my fingers, and i pried his jaws open. He let go, but i was on his level and he looked me in the eyes with his ice blue eyes, i thought he was going to go for me again, but he turned on the cocker again that was still laying there. I reached out from behind him, while still sitting on the ground and grabbed a hand full of each of his cheeks on his face and pulled him to me. Then turned his head and mouth away from me, his body was leaned against me. My leg was bleeding with a bit of meat laying on the side of my shoe. I simply held him there for several minutes and he seemed to calm down. I had to eventually release him and when i did, he just walked away. I checked the smaller cocker and he seemed ok. I then went inside and washed, my wound, rinsed it with peroxide and bandaged it. Took half a lortab. Had to build a cross fence and kept the sheperd seperated from the other 2 dogs until he died of old age complications years later. Have a nasty scar from that bite to this day. Was my dog, was up to date on vacinations and i did not go to the Doctor because i did not want them locking up my dog.