Who would win Me vs A Dog?

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I've often had this discussion with friends, do you reckon people can beat dogs in fights? I am of the opinion I could beat most dogs in a fight (not just the little ones), but some people doubt it, even with mid-sized dogs. Any breeds I should steer clear of to prove the doubters wrong?

― Craig Gilchrist, Monday, 30 August 2004 07:05 (twenty-one years ago)

just out of curiosity, why would you want to fight a dog?

― gem (trisk), Monday, 30 August 2004 07:15 (twenty-one years ago)

It started from a point of self-defence. Cos it seems like its mostly young kids and old people that lose when dogs attack.

― Craig Gilchrist, Monday, 30 August 2004 07:16 (twenty-one years ago)

personally i doubt i'd be able to fight off a small dog, never mind a large one, dogs have strong jaws and big teeth and i'm a whimp. but you're probably heaps stronger and braver than me.

― gem (trisk), Monday, 30 August 2004 07:22 (twenty-one years ago)

In terms of self-defence, you can best deal with aggresive dogs by AVOIDING a fight. I've been attacked by dogs twice and walked away uninjured both times, but I wouldn't say I beat them. I "body-languaged" a trained Dobermann that I didn't want trouble but would defend myself if I had to (stand straight and still, looking to the side and slightly down), and she stopped coming for me and let me back away; a badly-trained Rottweiler jumped me, but I got a knee into his gut and knocked the wind out of him so I could get away.

People's defensive instincts are unfortunately usually exactly wrong for aggressive dogs -- you want to back away quickly and watch their eyes, but unfortunately that means "I'm a wimp but you should come and try me anyway, you jerk" in dog language -- and when they jump, you want to protect yourself with your arms, but they just get bitten -- a knee to the body works much better.

― Colin Meeder (Mert), Monday, 30 August 2004 08:23 (twenty-one years ago)

The key is to bite the dog in the neck, it is the only way to defeat a powerful canine.

― Tom Leong, Monday, 30 August 2004 08:30 (twenty-one years ago)

When I'm forced to fight a dog (mind you I don't go looking for conflict) I always apply a quick palm strike to its nose. While the animal is still disoriented I follow up with a spinning crescent kick to the animals head. What happens after this point I cannot say, for in truth no dog has yet withstood my initial attack.

― Reginauld Fergnier, Monday, 30 August 2004 08:43 (twenty-one years ago)

(One of the last three posts was actually serious.)

― Colin Meeder (Mert), Monday, 30 August 2004 08:47 (twenty-one years ago)

Stupidly, I think Id lose because I couldnt bear to kick or punch a doggie! Gah.

― Trayce (trayce), Monday, 30 August 2004 09:38 (twenty-one years ago)

I think winning against a dog depends on how willing you are to fight dirty.

― PVC (peeveecee), Monday, 30 August 2004 09:41 (twenty-one years ago)

All dogs are basically cowards (why do you think they hunt in packs?) just stand your ground and they'll back down.

― Wendy Winnicke, Monday, 30 August 2004 09:49 (twenty-one years ago)

I've heard that if you stick your tongue out at an unfriendly dog, it'll realize you're friendly and not bother you.

― Layna Andersen (Layna Andersen), Monday, 30 August 2004 16:17 (twenty-one years ago)

Don't let chihuahuas' size fool you. There resides REAL evil. Just look into their eyes man. They're little demon dogs.

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Monday, 30 August 2004 16:24 (twenty-one years ago)

Apply pressure just above an unfriendly dog's upper lip. Once it realizes you are helping it ward off sneezes it will be your companion for life.

― lawrence kansas (lawrence kansas), Monday, 30 August 2004 17:06 (twenty-one years ago)

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