Many people are afraid of dogs and street dogs. They may have had a bad experience or have heard some stories but REMEMBER that no dogs want to hurt you. They are wonderful animals. These tips teach you how to deal with street dogs.
#1 Freeze. If a dog faces you, growling or barking, you just have to freeze and don’t move. This way you show him you’re no threat. Don’t shout or scream.
#2 Slow-motion. When you start walking again, you have to do it very slowly.
#3 Don’t look him directly in the eye. He may feel challenged by direct stare and be very aggressive. You better look at the floor.
#4 Turn your head or body away. Another way of stating that you are no threat.
#5 Ignore the dog and do something else. This way, he will understand that you don’t have nothing with him or don’t want to fight him.
#6 Yawn or take a deep breath. Dogs are very sensitive to breathing patterns.
#7 If the dog comes near you, don’t move and let him check you out. He will get bored and will walk away.
