Protection from dogs

1princesswarrior

I'm an animal behaviorist. First, carry either pepper spray or an air horn. Second, if being chased by any pack of dogs, stop, do NOT make eye contact as dogs see that as a direct threat. Spray them when they are close enough. Walk away with your head down but keeping an eye on them, just not direct eye contact. Get a safe distance and call 911, even if you have to go home and drive back in your car it needs to be reported.

I'm really sorry about your friend and her dog. The dogs were probably after her dog as they saw it as prey.

As an owner of a dog that has bitten, I have gone through extensive behavior modification and training but I still will not trust my dog with more than 18" of leash when I take him for walks. And I'm not afraid to tell people that he bites. I love him and don't want him to bite again and be put down because I make a mistake.