What should you do if you fall while dog walking alone?
If you fall while dog walking alone, stay calm, assess your injuries, and call for help immediately. Tell someone your usual walking route and check-in time beforehand. Use your phone to call 911 or a trusted contact, or share a live location link with a Guardian who can monitor you and alert help if you don't check in.
Step by step
01Stay safe and assess injuries
Lie still for a moment and check if you can move without pain. If you're seriously hurt, don't move. Keep your dog close by calling them to stay near you for comfort and visibility to others.
02Call for help right away
Use your phone to call 911 if you're injured or stuck. If you can't reach your phone, yell for help or use a personal safety app like Holler that detects falls and alerts your Guardians to check on you.
03Tell someone your walking plan before you leave
Let a trusted friend or family member know your route and when you expect to be back. Share a live location link with them through Holler so they can see where you are and get an automatic alert if you fall or stop moving.
04Get medical attention if needed
Even if you feel okay, consider having a doctor check you out, especially if you hit your head. Ask a Guardian to pick you up or call someone to meet you.
Related questions
How can Holler help if I fall while walking alone?
Holler detects falls through your phone's motion sensors and sends an alert to your Guardians, who can see your exact location in any web browser. You can also tap SOS to call 911 with a shortcut. This works even if you're too hurt to call for help yourself.
What if I don't have a serious injury but feel shaken?
Contact a friend or family member to let them know you're okay or to come stay with you. Share your live location with a Guardian through Holler so someone you trust knows where you are. If you feel dizzy or confused, get medical attention to rule out a head injury.
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