Keep your hands and arms in front of your body to protect them.
Don’t put your hand near the fighting or attacking dogs’ mouths, or touch the dogs where they could easily turn around and bite you.
Do not grab collars.
If the dog bites you and isn’t letting go, move your arm or body part into the dog’s mouth, rather than trying to pull it out. This will prevent more damage to you through tearing.
Keep the dog from shaking its head or your body if they do not release.
Children should curl themselves into as tight a ball as possible and be as still as possible.
As hard as it is, teach children to not squeal or cry if at all possible - that only increases the excitement of the attacking dog.
If the very worst is happening, curl yourself over your child.
If the dog attacks your dog, do not put any part of your body between the two dogs.
Find objects to put in between the two dogs (chair, umbrella, garbage can lid, etc.).
Picking up your small dog is likely to cause the attacking dog to jump up on you, potentially causing you harm.
Not picking up your small dog is likely to increase the danger and harm to your dog. You’ll have to decide, given the situation, which is wiser in the moment.
If you do pick up your dog, don’t swing them back and forth facing the attacking dog. Try to place your dog between a barrier of some kind and yourself. Lean into a wall or even toss your dog into a fenced area if need be. Be aware that the attacking dog might be able to jump that fence.
Do not kick or punch the dog if at all possible (that might escalate in their arousal).
Once the attack is over, immediately get yourself, your dog or your child away. Don’t turn around, try to get further control of the situation, or try to find the owner. Just go.

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