Do you worry about being attacked by a vicious dog. Fearful of pitbulls running off-lead in the park?

Here are five tips to bear in mind:

• Keep your hands reasonably high as moving parts tend to be the first to be bitten.
• Shout ‘No’ at the dog as this may delay the attack. Avoid direct eye contact and, if the dog starts to come towards you, try to distract it with something you may be carrying.
• If you find your pet under attack, try not to interfere unless you are experienced in the handling of dogs.
• Never try to pull your dog away as the attacker will hold on tighter: instead carry a thick stick which should be put in the attacking dog’s mouth to break the hold.
• Carry a mobile phone close to hand and if an attack should occur, call the local police or dog pound.

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