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1. Maintain awarness of surroundings while walking dog. Try and keep strong hand free at all times....Means even at the grocery store etc. so you don't get caught off guard......bring a friend

2. When rule number one fails and the bad guy appears and you fear for your life, drop the leash, neutralize the threat, scan 360, move to cover, reload if applicable and call 911, try and convince your dog to come to you while you tell the operator you are under attack and need medical assistance. Controll the animal and follow instructions when the police get there so you or your dog don't get shot.

Remember that retractable leash will be an unkown object in your hand when the police get there so if the situtation allows secure it, your weapon and anything else that would cause a policeman responding to a shooting to react to you as a threat.....or your terrified animal.




3. Stop talking, point out evidence /witnesses and don't talk without your lawyer.
4. Stop talking. Cops don't talk withou their lawyers and union reps and not for 72 hours....why should you?

Personal saftey is a life long commitment to avoidance, deterrence and de-escalation.