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You are walking calmly at the edge of the forest, do not think anything bad. He suddenly stops in front of you on the gravel road and grunts: A large, muscular dog. He shows his sharp teeth, opens his jaw, prepares to jump…
This could happen as an event on the weekend before the last shows. Guido Vogel, the official veterinarian and head of the canine division at the Basel Veterinary Office, says you don’t need to wait to encounter such a dog anytime soon. But: “There are dogs that stand out more,” she says. An above-average dog bite was already reported in 2021, and this trend continued into 2022. This is also the case in other cantons.
Vogel sees the reason for this in the abolition of compulsory dog owner courses across Switzerland from 2017. And in the corona pandemic, where many will instantly buy a dog, the puppy boom has put a huge strain on the animal hospital: “We don’t want to put them to sleep, we want to help”. “You didn’t think much and then you got bored.” The result: neglected, improperly trained dogs.
But what should you do when a dog attacks? And what to do if a person or animal is attacked by a dog?
Dog attack: What should I do if I’m walking alone?
Don’t make any crazy moves. Jiggling can make the animal more aggressive.
Do not look directly into the animal’s eyes. Dogs may perceive staring eye contact as aggressive.
freezing If you stand before me among the dogs, you will want to dominate me. On the other hand, peaceful dogs are more likely to act when making contact.
Slowly turn sideways. You turn back and point out: I am not a danger.
If possible, keep something for the dog like your purse or walking stick. This will put distance between you and the animal, and the animal will be distracted and may bite there for you.
escape Depending on how the dog is trained, he will want to stop you more.
squatting. This doesn’t relieve tension, it’s actually dangerous because it makes it easier for the dog to hold you by the head or throat.
Dog attack: What should I do if I have a dog too?
The top priority: stay calm and don’t put yourself in danger. If you are injured, you will not be able to help your dog if necessary.
Evaluate the situation first. Dog fights can be just as fun, too. You can tell a serious fight by no barking or growling. This would require unnecessary force.
In a show fight, walk in the opposite direction and yell or whistle. It makes sense for both dog owners to do this.
A strange dog runs towards your four-legged friend. Distract the attacker with loud shouting and possibly clattering objects.
Drop the line immediately. So your dog can escape at best.
Take action yourself against the strange dog. Attention is invoked here. The attacker can leave your dog by kicking and punching, but attacking you. See “Highest priority”!
Shock gun, pepper spray and knife. There are stun guns that are sold specifically for this purpose. However, their use, such as pepper spray and even knives, is prohibited under the Animal Welfare Act. In individual cases, the judge will have to decide whether there is a legitimate case of self-defense and whether the application is justified.
One dog bit another. If the bite does not let go, the only option is to throttle the animal’s air supply, for example by holding the leash and turning it so tight that the dog can no longer breathe. However, what is spread as a valid method on German websites is also prohibited by law in Switzerland. In addition, there is a great risk of injury to people, not only from strangers, but also from your own dog. Hands off!
What to do after a dog attack?
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Ask witnesses to wait for the police to arrive. Or at least contact information
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Call the ambulance if necessary
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If necessary, take pictures of the situation
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Be sure to ask for the other dog owner’s name and address. Because you cannot claim any compensation without knowing who it is from.
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Ask the dog owner to immediately report the accident to their liability insurance.
Who do I contact after an incident?
Be sure to report the bite attack to the police. A police report helps to prove claims for compensation. Further bite attacks and thus new suffering can be avoided by notifying the attacking dog.
Who is responsible for the dog attack?
Your accident insurance in case of injury. Dog owner or liability insurance Liability Every dog is a risk if property damage occurs. If you have to be declared unfit for the job, liability insurance must also cover any loss of wages. That is, for the difference between the amount paid by day sickness benefits insurance (usually only 80 percent of your salary) and your actual salary. Claims for compensation must be brought before a court within three years of the accident.
Source : Blick
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