What to do when a random dog approaches you?

Tips for Handling an Approaching Dog

1. Watch Your Dog. Pay close attention to your dog’s cues and body language.
2. Keep Calm and Walk On. Your dog will react to your anxiety and body language.
3. Try to Vocally Direct the Dog.
4. Distract with Treats.
5. Find a Physical Barrier.
6. Communicate with the Owner.
7. Protect Yourself and Your Dog.

What to do when a strange dog follows you?

If the dog continues towards you:

1. Don’t try to run.
2. Hold your arms close to your sides, and don’t move.
3. Keep your eyes focused downward and watch the stray with your peripheral vision.
4. Don’t stare at the dog.
5. Let the dog sniff you if he wants, but do not stick your hand out as this can be interpreted as a threat.

How would you react if confronted by a dog?

If a frightening off-leash dog approaches, do:

1. Stay as calm as you can.
2. Use a firm voice.
3. Stand or stay upright.
4. Stay quiet and don’t scream.
5. Get on top of something.
6. Feed something to the dog by throwing the food away from yourself.
7. Back into a corner or against a wall so dog cannot get behind you.

How do you calm an unknown dog?

How To Greet A Strange Dog Politely

1. Don’t approach the dog.
2. Avert your eyes.
3. Either stand straight or squat, but do not crouch over the dog.
4. Keep your body loose and relaxed.
5. Turn your body so you are not facing the dog.
6. If you speak, use a calm, reassuring tone.

What does it mean when a random dog comes to your house?

If the dog then enters your house, it’s a sign of new friendship to come, one that will be faithful, sincere and caring. Just don’t let the dog follow you on a rainy day, could do the opposite and bring you bad luck. Besides this one exception, dogs are generally viewed in a very loving way.