How to Stop a Charging Dog (MUST WATCH)

Dog Psychology 101
29 May 201904:41
EducationalLearning
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TLDRIn this episode of 'Dog Psychology 101,' Angie addresses a common concern: how to handle a charging dog while walking your own pets. She suggests stopping, protecting your dog, and using a loud noise to deter the aggressive canine. If the dog continues to bark, she recommends standing firm and eventually stepping towards it while giving a command. In case of an imminent bite, she advises finding a vertical surface for safety or, if trapped, becoming 'a tree' by standing still without eye contact. If knocked down, the best defense is to lay on your belly, cover your head and neck, and play dead until the threat passes.

Takeaways
  • 🐾 If a dog charges at you, it's important to stop and protect your own dogs by putting them behind you.
  • 📣 Making a loud noise can often stop a charging dog in its tracks.
  • 👀 Once the dog stops, maintain firm eye contact to show you're not yielding your position.
  • 🚶‍♂️ If the dog continues to bark, give it a moment, then take a step toward it while issuing a sharp command like 'go home'.
  • 🏠 If you're near a car or other vertical surface, use it as a safety barrier if a dog is intent on attacking.
  • 🌳 If there's no escape, become a 'tree' by standing still and avoiding eye contact, even if the dog nips.
  • 🔄 If the dog doesn't back down, slowly back away without provoking it further.
  • 💪 In the worst-case scenario, if knocked down by a dog, lay on your belly, cover your head and neck, and play dead.
  • 👶 The video shares a personal story of using a car as a safety barrier during a dog attack, emphasizing the importance of quick thinking.
  • ⚡ Being killed by a dog is extremely rare, but it's crucial to know how to protect yourself if an attack occurs.
  • 👋 The video encourages viewers to subscribe and like for more content on dog psychology and safety.
Q & A

  • What is the primary topic of the video?

    -The primary topic of the video is how to handle a situation where a dog is charging at you, especially when you are out walking your own dogs.

  • What is the first thing to do if a dog is barking and charging at you?

    -The first thing to do is to stop, put your dogs behind you for protection, and make a big loud noise to potentially stop the charging dog.

  • Why is it important to make a loud noise when a dog is charging at you?

    -Making a loud noise can help to stop most dogs in their tracks, as it is a large, unexpected sound that can interrupt their aggressive behavior.

  • What should you do if the dog stops after making a loud noise?

    -If the dog stops, you should stand your ground, make eye contact, and maintain a firm stance, which communicates that you are not yielding your position.

  • What should you do if the dog continues to bark after you've stopped and made eye contact?

    -Give the dog a second or two, then take a step toward them while giving a sharp command like 'go home', which can often encourage the dog to leave.

  • What is a vertical safety place and how can it be used in an emergency with a charging dog?

    -A vertical safety place is any elevated surface like a car that can be used to climb on and get out of the dog's reach in an emergency situation.

  • What happened in the incident involving the speaker, her child, and a large dog?

    -The speaker and her child were charged by a large dog, and they were able to climb onto a car for safety until the dog lost interest and left.

  • What should you do if you are in an open area with no vertical safety place and a dog is coming to bite you?

    -In such a situation, you should try to be still like a tree, avoid eye contact, and do not move, even if the dog nips at you.

  • What is the recommended action if a dog continues to bark and you are unable to get to a safe area?

    -Slowly back away from the dog, continuing to avoid eye contact and maintaining a calm demeanor, until you can reach a safe area.

  • What should you do if you are knocked to the ground by a dog or multiple dogs during an attack?

    -Lay on your belly, cover your head and neck, and play dead by not moving, yelling, or screaming, until the threat has left.

Outlines
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🐾 Dealing with Charging Dogs

The script addresses a common concern about what to do when encountering a dog that charges at you or your pets. The speaker suggests initial steps such as stopping, placing your dogs behind you for protection, and making a loud noise to deter the charging dog. If the dog stops, maintain eye contact and issue a command like 'go home'. The script also covers scenarios where the dog continues to bark or if there's an imminent threat of being bitten, offering advice on finding vertical safety like a car or becoming 'a tree' by standing still without making eye contact.

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Keywords
💡Dog Psychology
Dog psychology refers to the study of the mental processes of dogs, including their behaviors and emotions. In the video, Angie uses her understanding of dog psychology to provide advice on how to handle situations where a dog is charging at you or your pets, emphasizing the importance of understanding canine behavior to ensure safety.
💡Reactivity
Reactivity in dogs is a term used to describe their response to external stimuli, which can include barking, lunging, or running towards a person or another dog. The script discusses managing reactivity by putting your own dogs behind you to reduce the likelihood of a reactive dog engaging with them.
💡Vertical Safety
Vertical safety refers to a physical barrier or elevated position that can provide protection from a charging dog. In the video, Angie mentions using a car as a form of vertical safety to shield oneself or loved ones from a potentially aggressive dog, illustrating this concept with a personal anecdote.
💡Adrenaline
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone that prepares the body for a 'fight or flight' response. The script explains that a charging dog may be acting on high adrenaline, which can influence their behavior, and advises remaining still to avoid escalating the situation.
💡Eye Contact
Eye contact is a form of non-verbal communication that can be interpreted differently by dogs than by humans. In the context of the video, Angie advises making firm eye contact with a dog that has stopped charging to assert dominance and potentially deter further aggression.
💡Command
A command in dog training is a verbal cue used to instruct a dog to perform a specific action or behavior. Angie suggests using a sharp command like 'go home' to encourage a charging dog to retreat, demonstrating the use of commands to redirect a dog's behavior.
💡Stillness
Stillness, or being motionless, is recommended by Angie as a response to a dog that is intent on biting. The script explains that remaining still can prevent the escalation of a situation, as it may cause the dog to reconsider its aggressive approach.
💡Nipping
Nipping is a behavior where a dog uses its mouth to lightly bite or tap at a person or another dog, often as a form of communication or play. The video differentiates between nipping and a full attack, noting that while nipping is unpleasant, it is not as severe as a dog attack.
💡Attack
An attack in the context of the video refers to a dog's aggressive behavior with the intent to cause serious harm. Angie emphasizes the difference between a nip and an attack, advising viewers on how to respond to each situation to ensure their safety.
💡Playing Dead
Playing dead, or 'playing possum', is a survival strategy where an individual remains motionless to avoid further aggression from an attacker. In the video, Angie recommends this tactic if one is knocked to the ground by a dog, as it may convince the dog that the person is not a threat.
💡Emotional Fitness
Emotional fitness refers to the ability to manage one's emotions effectively, especially in stressful or dangerous situations. Angie mentions the importance of emotional fitness in the context of surviving a dog attack, highlighting the need to stay calm and composed under pressure.
Highlights

The video discusses a common question about what to do when a dog charges at you while walking your dogs.

Most dogs will stop when they charge, and it's rare for a dog to actually attack and bite.

When a dog charges, the first step is to stop and protect your own dogs by putting them behind you.

Making a loud noise can stop most dogs in their tracks.

If the dog stops, maintain eye contact firmly without further provocation.

Give the dog a command like 'go home' after a brief pause if it continues to bark.

Stay calm and avoid running away, even if the dog continues to bark.

In case of an emergency, use a vertical place like a car for safety.

The narrator shares a personal story of using a car for safety against a charging dog.

If there's no vertical safety, the recommended action is to become still like a tree.

Avoid eye contact and movement, even if the dog nips, to prevent escalation.

Slowly back away if the dog continues to bark to reach a safe area.

In the worst-case scenario of being knocked down by a dog, lay on your belly and protect your head and neck.

Playing dead can be a survival strategy if a dog viciously attacks.

The narrator emphasizes the rarity of dog attacks and the importance of emotional fitness in such situations.

The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe and like for more content.

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