Here is the situation: you are walking down the street with your dog and you see a wild dog running towards your dog.
What should you do in this situation? These things can happen and as a dog owner you should know how to react in this situation.
Here are 5 steps which can help you: 1.
Remain calm.
If you scream or shout the other dog gets more stimulated and this would increase the intensity of the dog fight.
Do not engage in the other dog or throw things at him, like screaming this can escalate the intensity.
2.
Do not hold the leash, because this makes your dog an easy prey.
Release your dog so he can run away or fend for himself.
3.
Do not try to break up the fight.
You can get bitten by the other dog and he might attack and cause severe injuries to you.
The only safe method would be using a "pet convincer".
If the fight starts it is most likely that one dog will give up run away.
4.
After the fight you should inform the neighbors and try to find out to whom the dog belongs to.
After you find them you should inform them about the incident.
Never try to check the other dog for tags or a collar.
You might get attacked, so no contact should be made with the other dog.
5.
If you or your dog got injured during this incident you should inform your local police.
A visit to the hospital and veterinarian is a must.