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Where did you get this definition of an attack? If I slap or kick someone, it is not an attack, because there is no blood? And if I pull out knife on someone, it is not an attack, because "it was just a threat"?!

Dictionary definition is: an aggressive and violent act against a person or place

Not just a bite, but scratches, even jumping. Not everyone wants to get their shit spread all over them!

Edit: If you go with legal definition of an attack, we should include legal definitions of battery, harassment, assault, sexual harassment...

Even blackmail or abduction would fit, "do not ran, or my dog will attack you"!

》hearty slap on the muzzle

I think you may have very very nasty suprise in western country. Dogs there NEVER wear muzzle. Plus touching a dog, who has not bitten you yet, is a crime there.

》If the dog bites, it will probably only bite very briefly and then let go again. Holding and shaking people like prey is unlikely if it hasn't been conditioned. I don't know what you can do in this case

Pitbulls have reflex to bite, and hold no matter of what. They were bread to kill bulls this way! Pit will not let go, even when stabbed with a knife!

Owners should carry "break stick", it gets stuffed into mouth to force it open (break the grip). 60% of deaths from dogs in west are because of this reflex! We have no rabies, we have pits!

Fireworks and lighters are legal in my country, pepper sprays (most humane) are not.

Firecrackers are the most effective way to disperse large pack of dogs. I carry it on hikes.

Lighter is also quite good weapon. Not the BIC type, more like a small blowtorch for melting copper and other metals.

It is the same with dogs. The "reactive" dogs are just aggressive repetitive offenders, my guess around 10%. My hobby is to count dog attacks in public park, some dogs attack 50 times a week! Usually other dogs, but sometimes people, mostly children!

Weapon obviously. Stone or wooden stick will also do. I carry big umbrella, dogs have no idea what to do once it is deployed. Dogs are cowards, usually only attack defenseless victims.

If you can, get on higher ground (car) so you can kick. Do not allow them to get behind you!

Dogs hate loud sounds, so air horn (on compressed air can), or loud personal alarm are good repellent. Also some fireworks work great.

To deal with dog owners (usual "itjustwantstoplay" or "noproblemnoproblem") scream for help immediately, and record video! Quite often dog owners attack right after their dogs, and make the situation much worse!