

Human: What should you do if you are attacked by a dog?

Assistant: Getting attacked by an animal is very scary, and probably very traumatic if it happens to you. If you are attacked by a dog, there are a couple of different things you can do. First, try to stay calm and act very quietly. This will be hard, but it will help you stay safe. Next, back away, slowly and quietly, and try to make your way to a safe space. If you can, run towards a building or car to get away from the dog. If you have nothing safe to run to, then the best option may be to stand very still and remain quiet. A dog might bark, but it is unlikely to actually attack you if you stay calm and act quietly. For more advice for dealing with a dog attack, you can ask the local animal control department or visit your doctor or hospital. For other advice and information regarding animal attacks, you can visit the US Animal Bite and Prevention website at https://www.aspca.org/animal-bites.


Human: What should you do if you are attacked by a dog?

Assistant: If you are attacked by an animal, it is always best to try to remain calm and talk soothingly to the animal in a low, quiet voice.  You should avoid any sudden or threatening movements, and should move away slowly while remaining focused on the animal and keeping it in your line of sight.  In the event of a serious attack, you may need to protect yourself using physical defense measures, such as throwing objects or spraying the animal with aerosol deterrents.  In these cases, you should aim for non-lethal measures whenever possible, and should always seek immediate medical attention after the attack.
What should you do if you are attacked by a dog?
Getting attacked by an animal is very scary, and probably very traumatic if it happens to you. If you are attacked by a dog, there are a couple of different things you can do. First, try to stay calm and act very quietly. This will be hard, but it will help you stay safe. Next, back away, slowly and quietly, and try to make your way to a safe space. If you can, run towards a building or car to get away from the dog. If you have nothing safe to run to, then the best option may be to stand very still and remain quiet. A dog might bark, but it is unlikely to actually attack you if you stay calm and act quietly. For more advice for dealing with a dog attack, you can ask the local animal control department or visit your doctor or hospital. For other advice and information regarding animal attacks, you can visit the US Animal Bite and Prevention website at https://www.aspca.org/animal-bites.
If you are attacked by an animal, it is always best to try to remain calm and talk soothingly to the animal in a low, quiet voice.  You should avoid any sudden or threatening movements, and should move away slowly while remaining focused on the animal and keeping it in your line of sight.  In the event of a serious attack, you may need to protect yourself using physical defense measures, such as throwing objects or spraying the animal with aerosol deterrents.  In these cases, you should aim for non-lethal measures whenever possible, and should always seek immediate medical attention after the attack.