If a stray dog started charging at you and instead of running away you run towards it do you think that'll confuse it or throw off the attack?

The correct response is neither the correct responses to calmly stand your ground and projects calm but very firm energy 9/10 of the time this will completely disarm the situation but if you do happen to take a bite take the bite on the arm and immediately attack. If the animal senses that this will possibly happen usually it will stop in its tracks