First of all, it is important to understand the behavior of a dog and the reasons why a dog bites a person. Dogs are social animals, unlike humans, that they herald relationships such as family, friends, and territory through social behaviors. When dogs feel uneasy, sad, scared, or stimulated, they tend to express dissatisfaction by biting people.
In addition, dogs can also use bites to defend themselves and their territory, protect their babies or partners, etc. Secondly, dog bites are often preventable. By providing good training and socializing to dogs, we can resolve a large part of dog biting events before they are small. For example, we can teach dogs to follow simple instructions, such as "sit down", "lie down", "wait for a while", etc., to strengthen the dog's behavioral trust and allow them to calm down according to our instructions when they feel uneasy.
In addition, we can also take dogs to a more social environment, communicate with other pets and people, and cultivate dogs' social abilities. Of course, even if we have tried our best to provide good training and socializing for dogs, it is still inevitable that dogs will bite people. At this time, on-the-spot reaction is crucial.
If a dog is attacking our hands, arms, or feet, we should immediately try to move these body parts to a safe area. If there is nothing around us to resist, we can try to distract the dog and guide it away from us. In addition, we can also use baits such as cheese or toys to distract the dog from being able to stop biting. Finally, we should seek medical help immediately after a dog bite incident.