Dogs are our friends. But, you still need to exercise caution when training your own pet or are confronted with an unfamiliar animal. Stay away from stray animals. Never approach a dog or cat that you do not know. Do not run.
Dogs like to chase moving objects.
Keep your eyes on the dog, but do not make eye contact. Speak softly and gently and try to calm it down. If you are riding a bike and a dog starts chasing you, stop and dismount on the side opposite the dog. Keep the bike between you and the dog while you speak softly and walk away from it. If you are attacked, curl up with your hands locked behind your neck with your arms and elbows up around your face.