Ernesto Chaves, a 33-year-old Muay Thai instructor from Ponta Porã, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, was attacked by two pitbull dogs while jogging near a creche on the morning of June 29, 2025. One of the dogs lunged at his neck while the other bit his leg. Using his martial arts skills in Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, Chaves was able to immobilize both dogs within five minutes despite sustaining injuries. The incident has raised concerns about dog attacks and the responsibilities of dog owners, with the owner of the pitbulls facing charges for negligence. Separately, in São Paulo, a pitbull without a muzzle attacked a shar-pei dog in the Perdizes neighborhood, causing injuries to the shar-pei and alarming local residents. The attack highlighted the legal requirements for muzzling certain dog breeds in public spaces. Additionally, in Ankara, Turkey, a man escaped an attack by a pack of stray dogs, underscoring broader issues related to stray and aggressive dogs in urban areas.