How to Defend Against Dog Attack

with your hands at your sides, like a tree, and avert your eyes.[1] In many cases the dog will lose interest and walk away if you ignore him.
Do not wave your arms around or kick with your legs; the dog may perceive these actions as threatening.
Don't make eye contact, since that could also cause the dog to lunge.
Stand sideways to the dog and keep him in your peripheral vision instead of facing him and making eye contact. This will signal to the dog that you are not a threat.
Don't open your hands and arms up to a bite by extending them. Keep your fingers curled into fists to avoid getting them bitten. The dog may come quite close, even sniffing you, without actually biting.