Instructions
Stay where you are and do not attempt to run. This helps to convey confidence and dominance to the angry animal.
State a command such as "Down" or "Stop" if the angry animal is a dog or cat, which may trigger an obedience memory instilled by the animal's owner. Keep your voice firm, but do not shout.
Shift your position so that your entire body is facing the animal. Turning your back on the animal may trigger an attack response, as the animal may perceive this gesture as cowardice.
Wave your arms and make noise if you encounter a mountain lion, puma or similar animal. These types of animals, unlike dogs or cats, are more likely to back away if they perceive you to be an aggressive foe.
Back up slowly when facing an angry bear, but do not lower your head or cower, which bears view as submissive behavior that may embolden them to attack. Put as much space as you can between you and the bear, but do not make direct eye contact with the bear. Talk in a calm voice, which identifies you as human (whom bears usually avoid) and non-threatening.
How to Deal With an Angry Animal
Fear, injury, surprise, territorial protection and hunger are some of the reasons that an animal my become angry and aggressive towards a human being. Typically, animals -- especially domesticated pets -- tend to act in expected ways, but once an animal is angry, there is no predicting what it will do. When confronted with an angry animal, staying calm and controlling your fear are essential to handling the situation.