What to do if a pack of barking dogs rushes towards you

Street dogs are left to themselves. Sometimes they snuggle up nicely and crave human affection, but due to a difficult fate, they often become aggressive. Street dogs are like wolves. They form flocks and protect the place where they live. But what if an aggressive dog stands in your way? It is interesting how the dogs behave.



There is a pack of dogs in the yard next door, and when I walk with my dog, they often bark at us, and sometimes they try to get close. Well, my pet never runs away with his tail clenched. He stops, calmly looks at the yard dogs and lets them sniff themselves. When the yard dog sees that there is no aggression against it, it turns around and leaves.



Even if you walk past dogs, they can run up and bark at you because you walked into their yard. It's normal. The worst thing you can do is try to run away or throw something at the dog. Don't do that.

Never try to speed up a step or run. Street dogs may have a hunting instinct. And even if the dog is quite peaceful, it might think you're playing with it. Stop and you will notice that the dog will stop barking in a minute and slow down. If she's following you, you have to stop. Yeah, when you're scared, it's hard to do, but trust me, it's best for everyone. A dog can be distracted by putting a backpack in front of him, for example. Then the dog will be distracted by the object, "get to know" him and go about his business.



Domestic dogs rarely react to cyclists. But strays can get involved with piercing barking and even try to grab the leg. In this case, it is better to stop, then interest in you will immediately disappear.



Your own dog does not always guarantee safety, he can also be afraid. For example, if a stray dog is bigger and angrier, it may not back down. Most often the case ends with a peaceful sniffing. But it also happens that the mongrel is too aggressive. For such cases, they invented ultrasound whistles that scare away dogs. If you decide to use a whistle, keep in mind that you first need to accustom your dog to it, so as not to scare your pet when you protect him.



If you train your dog while walking, you probably have a treat. Evil dogs are hungry dogs. So put the treat away, it'll distract the mongrel. And when she eats, she'll calm her down.



Team They smell fear. So if a street dog comes up to you and starts roaring, calm down. Try to firmly and confidently say "wow," "get out." It is important not to shout at the animal, but to clearly say the command. Do not look the dog in the eye, it is a sign of aggression. Do not wave your hands or reach out to the animal. If a dog tries to sniff you, let him do it. She'll probably just leave. Please don't hit the animal. Counter aggression to the dog can lead to deplorable consequences not only for the animal, but also for you.



Court dogs in the city are less likely to attack people because there are those who feed them. And yet, if you hear barking, you'd better get around this place. Hopefully, these tips will help you understand dogs a little better and stop panicking about them.