[header] How to avoid vicious dog attacks on your small dog [title] Know the signs of aggression in dogs. [step] By noticing signs of aggression in other dogs, you can quickly remove and protect your dog from a potential attack. Aggression in dogs usually begins with warning signs and then culminates into an attack. 
However, the time between warning signs and an attack can be very quick. For example, it can be as quick as two to three seconds.