How to fight off a dog

[tigersty1e]

Obviously, the best defense is not to get into a fight with a dog, spray it with pepper spray, yell "NO", don't run, etc.

But realistically, what would be the best way to fight off a dog if it starts sprinting towards you?

I'm thinking to offer up your non-dominant arm and then as soon as it bites, you punch it in the snout or jab its eyes with your fingers. Better my arm to get mangled a bit than my groin or throat.

(I keep hearing stories to jam your hand down its throat or grab its front 2 front legs and pull apart to collapse the ribcage, but these aren't realistic at all. Maybe someone with training or lots of practice could do this, but not someone for the first time.)

 

[BudAshes]

 

[Farang]

Maybe do what you're saying with the one arm, then crush the windpipe with the other? Not sure how possible this is

 

[Schadenfreude]

Wow. ATOT indeed is the new /b/ sans porn!

 

[uhohs]

if it's a stupid chihuahua, get ready to punt that sucker.

 

[gevorg]

Do what this guy did:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27zx1ZV7nHQ

 

[darkswordsman17]

Put on your PF Flyers and run the fuck away, or at least to the nearest Korean restaurant.

 

[DominionSeraph]

 

[CRXican]

jump on a car

 

[SlickSnake]

Assuming no weapon, use a foot to kick/block until it latches on, then go for the eye jab/punch. Just don't give it a chance to attach itself above the foot/leg area.

 

[Zorander]

Never experienced this (and hopefully never ever) but my first instinct would be to attempt a head-kick as hard as possible and hope the stunning discourages it from proceeding. If it's a larger dog though, I will climb onto the nearest thing I know it can't climb over.

Though if a dog does behave this way, either it is a plain mad dog or you're a trespasser.

 

[OVerLoRDI]

I'd be curious about how to handle that situation as well. I think about this from time to time. Thing is.. dogs are fast, really fast.. not sure how I'd stop one without a weapon.

 

[oynaz]

Counter-charge and a kick to the legs. Dogs are used to prey running away from them, and will veer rather than risk a heads-on collision (if not, you outmass it anyway), giving you a the possibility of kicking at the fragile legs.
This way, you stand a good chance of chasing it off.

Alternately, offer it your forearm (preferably protected - a stick held in parallel to your arm will do), wrap a leg around its neck, and pull the head backwards.
This stands a good chance of mortally injuring it, however.

I once got these tips from a dog-trainer I know. I have never tried them.

 

[Rastus]

There are plenty of stories around about professional dog handlers choking out vicious dogs while avoiding the jaws. I think an MMA fighter recently did one that made the news.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

Scare it away with my stance of dominance

 

[jmarti445]

Avoid its teeth, Dogs aren't really that dangerous of an animal compared to a wild animal, there are reasons why they are domesticated and sold as pets. Cause they really aren't all that threatening. We aren't talking about a wolf, a bear or another frightening wild animal. Unless the dog is a dog trained to attack someone they tend to be fairly harmless.

 

[Macamus Prime]

Place your testicles in the dog's mouth.

 

[HydroSqueegee]

go for grey matter. gouge the eyes and ears

 

[SlickSnake]

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Avoid its teeth, Dogs aren't really that dangerous of an animal compared to a wild animal, there are reasons why they are domesticated and sold as pets. Cause they really aren't all that threatening. We aren't talking about a wolf, a bear or another frightening wild animal. Unless the dog is a dog trained to attack someone they tend to be fairly harmless.

I bet people killed and mauled by them would disagree about how harmless they are. And those curved claws on large dogs can rip apart flesh, too.

Not to mention cases of formerly harmless dogs attacking their owners while they sleep and ripping off ears, noses and lips, too.

 

[Macamus Prime]

I bet people killed and mauled by them would disagree about how harmless they are. And those curved claws on large dogs can rip apart flesh, too.

Shhh,.... he posted his advice on these forums - clearly said advice is based on his experience in dealing with attacking dogs and not just his observations from his arm chair.

 

[Bignate603]

Avoid its teeth, Dogs aren't really that dangerous of an animal compared to a wild animal, there are reasons why they are domesticated and sold as pets. Cause they really aren't all that threatening. We aren't talking about a wolf, a bear or another frightening wild animal. Unless the dog is a dog trained to attack someone they tend to be fairly harmless.

Don't kid yourself. Dogs can be viscous and it doesn't take training for them to be like that. Often, it just takes lack of training. Bigger, more aggressive breeds from more aggressive parents need to be well trained or they can be very dangerous.

 

[Possessed Freak]

Charge, use my mass to crush and/or death roll.

Oh, and of course use an improvised weapon, even if it is a set of keys to jam into its eyes or whatnot.

 

[Josh123]

I would definitely pick up anything close by to defend myself whether it be a rock or tree limb.

 

[JTsyo]

You have to bring a dog to a dog fight, not your arm. While they are busy growling and barking at each other, you can run up and give it a good kick.

 

[SlickSnake]

You have to bring a dog to a dog fight, not your arm. While they are busy growling and barking at each other, you can run up and give it a good kick.

Or just pick a dog and hit the other dog with it works too.