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What should we do when we are attacked by dogs? Re- A way to Control dogs?
Growling & barking does not mean the same thing, is it correct? I believe that dogs growl when they are close to attacking someone, while barking is just when some one comes near & it does not want the person he considers as intruder to come in & is just warning him/her. Is it correct? Not entirely. *Growling* is almost always either a warning or a threat, but doesn't necessarily mean the dog is about to attack. Barking can mean many different things, including that the dog is glad to see you and wants you to pay attention it- and there are even a few dogs who make a growling noise (without showing teeth) to greet people. The dog's body language and facial expression are usually better indicators of actual intent than the fact that the dog is making noise. Is it the wrong thing to do when a dog comes to us barking or growling at us to shoo it away with a rock or threaten it with a stick or a bag? That is definitely the wrong thing to do- it can provoke a friendly dog into seeing you as a threat, and a dog which already sees you as a threat or intruder into attacking rather than merely telling you to go away. Additionally, if the dog's owner plays games involving sticks, waving a stick may make the dog think you want to PLAY, and (if the dog is poorly trained) may result in the dog jumping up on you. You're better off to avoid eye contact with the dog, and either stand still or move away slowly. |
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