What should you do if a dog charges at you? How can you defend yourself from an aggressive dog without making the situation worse? In this episode, expert dog trainers Matt Covey, Nelson Medrano, and Matt Wlos take a deep dive into dog attack survival tactics, breaking down real-life scenarios and debunking some of the worst self-defense advice floating around online.
Using personal experiences, viral attack videos, and proven techniques, they cover everything you need to know about dog attack prevention and defense, including:
✅ How to prevent a dog attack before it happens – Understanding dog body language, recognizing warning signs, and avoiding high-risk situations.
✅ The best techniques for deterring an aggressive dog – When to use intimidation, eye contact, and body posture to stop an attack before it starts.
✅ What to do if a dog bites you – Why staying on your feet is critical, how to defend yourself without escalating the attack, and when to fight back.
✅ How to use everyday objects for protection – Backpacks, bikes, garbage can lids, leashes, and other improvised shields to keep a dog from latching onto you.
✅ Pepper spray, bear spray, and break sticks – Which self-defense tools actually work and when to use them.
✅ Why bad advice could get you killed – A breakdown of viral videos, including a police training clip that gives dangerous recommendations for dog attacks.
✅ What to do if a dog chases you on a bike – Why outrunning the dog isn’t always the best move and how to use your bike as a barrier.
✅ When to call authorities after a dog attack – The legal and ethical considerations, plus what happens if a dangerous dog is reported.
Dog attacks happen more often than most people realize, and knowing how to handle them could save your life or someone else’s. Whether you’re a dog owner, a trainer, or just someone who wants to be prepared, this episode is packed with actionable advice from professionals who have faced these situations firsthand.
📢 Have you ever encountered an aggressive dog? What would you do differently after hearing this discussion? Drop a comment below and let us know!
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