Why you should not run from a dog if you are afraid of it
Speed of average medium-size or large dog: 30 mph
Speed of average adult female human: 12 mph
Speed of average adult male human: 15 mph
Speed of Shih Tzu: 6-12 mph
In addition, seeing you running, will make a dog instinctively want to run after you. If the dog is aggressive, this increases his predatory feelings, and therefore the danger. If the dog is friendly, he/she will remain friendly, but still chase, and you will cause yourself unnecessary panic.
So don't run from a dog. Unless it's a Shih Tzu.
Speed of average medium-size or large dog: 30 mph
Speed of average adult female human: 12 mph
Speed of average adult male human: 15 mph
Speed of Shih Tzu: 6-12 mph
In addition, seeing you running, will make a dog instinctively want to run after you. If the dog is aggressive, this increases his predatory feelings, and therefore the danger. If the dog is friendly, he/she will remain friendly, but still chase, and you will cause yourself unnecessary panic.
So don't run from a dog. Unless it's a Shih Tzu.
