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Many serious attacks occur when a child is visiting the home of a relative with a pit bull or rottweiler ("new" situations1) or when the dog is new to the child's home.
Most dangerous situations
- Leaving an infant or toddler alone with any dog breed
- "New" situations involving children and aggressive dog breeds
- Approaching a chained dog, especially if it is male and unaltered
- Encountering a group of loose dogs. Like the human "mob" mentality, normally obedient dogs often become violent when part of a pack
- Inserting yourself into a dogfight, especially when pit bulls are involved
- Approaching a vehicle with a dog inside (or in the bed of a truck)
Always remember
- Do not pet a dog without first letting him see you
- Do not lean your face close to a dog
- Do not tease a dog, especially if it is chained
- Do not startle a sleeping dog
- Do not bother a dog that is eating
- Do not disturb a dog that is caring for puppies
- Do not turn your back on a dog and run away
If you think you may be attacked
Guidelines from the HSUS: View more »
- Never scream and run
- Remain motionless, hands at your sides, and avoid eye contact with the dog
- Once the dog loses interest in you, slowly back away until he is out of sight
- If the dog does attack, "feed" him your jacket, purse, bicycle, or anything that you can put between yourself and the dog
- If you fall or are knocked to the ground, curl into a ball with your hands over your ears and remain motionless. Try not to scream or roll around
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