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Defend Yourself From Attacking Dogs

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Defend Yourself From Attacking DogsBy Steve Thibeault

There are millions of people who are victims of dog attacks every year. In fact according to the Centers for Disease Control, 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year. A large proportion of these need medical attention and many need to be taken to the emergency room as well. Though almost no one dies from a dog or canine bite, an incident with a dog or canine that has not been vaccinated properly can result in rabies and other diseases.

The most probable people who can take attacks from dogs are joggers. Those who chose to jog on tracks or in parks face the threat from aggressive dogs that have been bought in the park and let loose by mistake. Joggers who take a hike into the woods or lonely areas can encounter wild dogs or wolves. There are other people like the newspaper boy, the milkman and other salespeople who are at a high risk of facing a dog or canine attack.

It is only reasonable to ensure your own self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) by knowing what to do when faced with such a situation.

Many people feel that they can outrun dogs and one of the most commonly seen reactions of people who are attacked is to run in the opposite direction. It is foolhardy to believe that any human can actually outrun an aggressive dog, even if the dog is a relatively lazy or large breed. On the contrary, running away will mark you as a prey almost instantaneously in the dog's mind. This strategy is actually one of the worst self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) techniques that you can adopt to use in case of a dog or canine attack.

The other thing to understand is that self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) against a professionally trained dog or a police dog is almost impossible. There is no way that you can even try to protect yourself by beating the dog with an object. In fact, most dogs get more infuriated on being attacked and will strike back more aggressively. In such situations, if you are not prepared, the greatest option that you have is to stand still and call for help. If the dog that attacks you is not a trained one, then you can use the knowledge of dog psychology and body language to get the better of the dog. The self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) technique involves leaning forward and taking an aggressive stance (though without jerky movements). You should also move towards the dog slowly. Make surethat you allow room for the intimidated dog to make an escape lest he attack purely due to the fact that he is cornered.

Though these techniques have been studied and understood, it is extremely ambitious to expect someone to use them effectively when one is being snarled at with bare teeth.

There are however, various products that have been developed for the aid of people who are at a risk of facing dog attacks. These self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) products help in preventing and averting dog attacks to a large extent. The great thing about these self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) products is that no training is required on these and you can start using them as soon as you procure them. A stun gun is a good defence against an attacking dog and a slight blow will shock the dog into stopping the attack. Pepper sprays can also be used (these need to be sprayed and targeted at the nose) though not all pepper sprays are effective against all dog breeds.

It is important to note that kicking, running, punching or any such movement will not be effective against a dog or canine attack. The greatest defence that man has against these dog attacks are these self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) products that only stop the animal temporarily and provide no permanent harm. The electronic repeller just emits a high frequency sound that cannot be heard by humans however is extremely uncomfortable (not painful) for canines. The Mace Canine Spray is a spray specifically developed based on a keen understanding of dog physiology.

Steve Thibeault is the owner of TBO-TECH, a company that understands your self protection needs and offers products that are practical and effective. Other than a wide range of pepper sprays, stun guns and batons, the company also provides martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) weapons, personal alarms, hidden safes, spy gear and sporting products like slingshots and blowguns. For more information and details on self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) items, log on to TBO-TECH.

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Self Defense Against a Knife

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Self Defense Against a KnifeBy Steve Thibeault

While there are various kinds of criminals that are out there, the ones that are hardened criminals and attack using various weapons are the most dangerous. The curious part is that the criminals that are to be feared the most are those who carry knives. This is mainly because criminals who actually carry a loaded gun are few. Those who attack with their bare hands or snatch your belongings and make a dash for it can be managed more easily than those who have a knife or a similar weapon.

Self defence against the knife is extremely difficult since in most cases, the assailant may not actually intend to hurt you. Assessing the intentions of the criminal becomes even more significant while you are trying to defend yourself.

When faced with an attacker with a knife, there are certain things that you should ensure.

- Firstly don't panic! It is important that you keep a cool head to be able to follow the other directives and to ensure that what you do does not actually land you in a more difficult situation than what might have been otherwise.

- Take your call about whether you will make a run for it or whether you will confront the attackers. The decision should be taken based on the specific place where you are standing. Don't make the mistake of starting to run and then getting yourself in a corner from where you cannot extricate yourself. If this happens, you would have already tired yourself to some extent before you start using other self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) tactics on the attacker. On the other hand, if you confront the situation and attempt to fight back and then decide that you want to run, you may have hurt yourself to some extent and running may not prove effective.

- Asses the attackers' intentions. If the attack is being made primary to grab your purse, money, expensive accessories or a car, give in and get over with it. You should, however, make sure that you take a close look at the attacker so that you can try and identify him later in a police line up.

- Try and attract the attention of other people if there are others around. In the busy world that we live, people may not notice an attack that is made by sliding a pen knife in the waist slowly. Self defence products like personal alarms come extremely handy in such situations and can emit a loud and piercing sound that can attract anyone in the vicinity.

- If you have been wise to invest in some easy-to-use self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) products and have them handy, they are easy tools to use when you are in a situation where you definitely need to attack back for self defense. Pepper sprays and stun guns, tasers and throwing stars are some of the most chic / stylish / trendy / hip / cool products that are being bought for self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) purposes.

- In case you do not have self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) products or in case they are nothandy, there are some other techniques that you can use against an attacker with a knife. First of all, do not try and punch your attacker. It is not likely to have a large impact on someone who is prepared to fight or get hurt. The key areas to attack someone with a knife in his hand are the forearm and the shoulder to start with. These should be done in the arm which holds the weapon so as to slow down the movement of the attack. If you feel that the attacker is a vicious one and shall hurt you irrespective of whether you given him what he wants materially, make sure that you prepare yourself to get hurt to some extent. A psychological acceptance of something like this ensures that you are able to ensure better self defense. Don't stay too far from the attacker. If you are up close, your attacker is not likely to get a odds to go for a full-swing stab (something that can be fatal). You may get injuries from being close upfront however you will be able to save your life by staying up close. Make sure that you don't focus on the knife however the attacker. Look into his eyes and you shall be able to assess his next move. The idea is basically to use some looping, parrying, deflecting or cutting technique (you can find more about these in self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) video's) to get to the side or the rear of the attacker. Once there, you should target the neck or the head for a full force attack.

Be aware of the fact that such an attack can happen to any one of us. There are various self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) video's that can help you in understanding how to use self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) techniques against various knife moves like downward stabs, downward slash, cross slash and the like.

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