Demonstrates How to Protect Yourself in a Dog Attack
- Running Away Is the Wrong Response
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Bob's assistant Harry  demonstrates what not to do when a dog is attacking you. (ABCNEWS.com)

June 17, 2006 — Last week, a pair of loose pit bulls charged into a San Fernando, Calif., school, chasing students into a restroom and attacking an 11-year-old girl. She's going to be okay, but she's just one of 4.7 million people who'll be bitten by dogs this year. Bob Conklin, a professional dog trainer with over 38 yrs.experience with working dogs and owner of the Hudson Valley K9 Academy  in Pine Bush, NY, and his assistant Harry appeared on "Good Morning America Weekend Edition" with a Czech Bred German Shepherd patrol dog Xano,to give advice on how to protect yourself or your child from a dog attack. Bob tells us what to do and what not to do.

What Not to Do

Bob tell us not to take flight. Don't run away from the dog, because it triggers the dog's prey drive. Once that happens, the dog will want to turn and chase you.
If the dog catches you and starts attacking, don't hit it. The more you fight back, the more the struggle feeds into the dog's defensive drives and the more he wants to kill that prey and take it home.

What to Do

If you are approached by a vicious dog, Bob says to try to relax and be as still as possible. Drop your head so you don't make eye contact, but maintain an upright position.
Cover you ears and press your elbows to your sides. This way, if the dog bites you, your ears, eyes, rib cage and vital organs are protected.
If the dog grabs your arm or your leg, try to remain motionless. If the dog thinks you're dead, it should let go of you. This is a normal prey act for the dog.

How to Rescue a Child

Grab an object and start hitting the dog so you can redirect it. You can also grab the dog's "scruff" — the area on the sides of the dog's neck. This should control the dog's head and keep it from swinging around to bite you. You can go one step further and grab the dog's Adam's apple and choke him. Place the other hand on top of head and neck area.  Be careful as the dog may now turn to bite you.
Do not pull the dog off the child. That can rip the skin right off the child. The dog will have a firm grip on the skin, wait until the dog starts to release the grip and attempt to remove the dog.

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Hudson Valley K9 Academy gets award for pet training

PINE BUSH - The Hudson Valley K9 Academy has been selected for the 2009 Best of Pine Bush Award in the Pet Training category by the U.S. Commerce Association.
Bob Conklin of Pine Bush, owner of the Hudson Valley K9 Academy, provides services, including training for dogs with behavior issues, obedience training, personal protection, puppy classes, and explosive, narcotic, bed-bug and termite-detection dog training.
Each year, the U.S. Commerce Association identifies companies they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their community and business category. These local companies enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers

 NEW PROGRAM:  BOB WILL APPEAR ON NBC'S CHANNEL 4 THE TODAY SHOW ON JULY 15,2006.  The topic is "How to Introduce Your New Baby to Your Dog!  This program is now available by calling 845-361-3647 for details.  Keep your new baby safe and your dog happy with your new arrival.