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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any update, OP?[/quote]

I did go to urgent care and received oral antibiotics and a tetanus shot since I had a puncture. Glad I did bc next day it got red and swollen but has since subsided as meds kicked in. I’ll never assume a dog quickly coming at me just wants to say hi again. I’ve heard so many times in this scenario to offer a hand to let it smell you so it was kind of reactionary. Never again lol. Pretty dumb looking back.

Someone asked if it was just playful and nipped - no unfortunately the dog was not happy and latched on. Guy said he’s a rescue and gets scared of people sometimes. It was a very scary experience that could have been way worse. [/quote]

I'm glad you saw a doctor OP and got treatment. That's the best course of action. I hope it heals quickly now. 
Dogs are unpredictable, they can be wagging their tails, seemingly friendly and just turn. Apparently wagging tails don't even mean happy every time (I've just learned this) it can just mean excitable, or stimulated in some way. [/quote]

Yes and to add to this, in case anyone is reading, the “offer your hand for them to smell” or “sniff myth” is dangerous and outdated advice. There are now safer ways to handle an unknown dog approaching you. Do not offer any limbs! [/quote]

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