James said calmly to Sarah "Don't worry, there is only one and 6 of us, we can handle it"
After this James moved to the side as he saw Ryan move in to try a frontal attack, he would wait for Ryan to distract it then make his move to kill the rabid beast.
((Game Plan
1. comfort Sarah so she does not panic
2. circle the dog as Ryan distracts it
3. try to take it out while it is distracted
4. if 2 and 3 fail, attack it head on with Ryan))