How about some good old Bear Spray and a good kick in the chest? I've kicked after warning(git!, go!, etc) haven't had to use bear spray yet... still a possibility though because there are a LOT of people who let their dogs run around here with no control over them(ARGH!)and people like me with leashes on my dogs that I do have control of. *shakes head* some people shouldn't own dogs or any pet, period.
RobbinMann Webboard User Reg: 12-19-2006
Posts: 842
Loc: Arizona
Offline
Howard I was surprised to hear that some mace only works on people and some on dogs. I discussed it with my hubby and he says the pepper spray he gets is especially formulated to work on dogs. He gets it through his work which is working in back yards and up telephone poles where he has the opportunity to run into dogs on a regular basis. Still, I wasn't aware of this fact and appreciate you bringing that to my attention.
In the meantime, anytime Levi sees another dog he sounds off. Is this something I should be concerned about? Maybe I should be taking him to Petsmart more and reprimanding him when he barks at other dogs? I'm not sure if what he did was right and whether I should allow him to continue to sound off when he sees other dogs.
Yeah sounds like your dog needs some repetitive dog on dog safe experiences to curtail those tendencies.
We had a similar thing happen to us when my dog was 5 months old as we got jumped by a 3 dog pack as well and she got traumatized. So was very dog aggro for a long time. She is 9 monthes now and it has turned around.
What has worked wonders is we joined up with a local obedience club that does mainly GSD and a few Mals on sunday mornings and the more senior dogs are unbelievably calm, so she sees that there is nothing to worry about, and her confidence and demeanor has taken a 180o turn for the better. I walk her around Petsmart on most Saturday afternoons as well. You don't have to let that one bad experience ruin your dog, but nip it in the bud before it escalates.
Thank all of you for the great education I have just received. I am sure my dog and I will benefit from it if we encounter a simular situation. It is better to be prepaired and ready to defend if needed than to wait until attacked. I like the pepper spray idea. Howard, I am glad you inlightened us on the differences. I would love to carry some kind of walking stick but my neighbors see my dog and frown at me now, as they are un-educated and see my breed as a threat already. Even though he is a perfect gentleman, heels, sits-very disaplined 9 month old dog.
This story really is disheartning for me, with all the training I have done with my PB for DA, quite frankly I am just sure I could not control her if three off leash dogs rushed her. Other than turning her into a puddle with her e-collar...I am not sure what the correct thing would be. One of me, one of her and three dogs off leash...good night...shudder! I do cary pepper spray, and after this I am thinking a baton. My girl would think of this as a party.....
I am no expert-But Ed says on a dvd I have; Do not use the E-coller during a dog fight because it makes your dog think the attacking dog is responsable for the pain and they fight harderYou probably already know this, but just in case someone else wonders.
Reg: 11-22-2006
Posts: 144
Loc: NY (Near Syracuse)
Offline
Questio here?? does the pepper spray formulated for dogs effect humans... don't want to give a good dose of than into the wind and have it take you and your dog out accidentally??
Just wondering??
Thanks..
I'm a big fan of boot to the ribs if a dog is all up on my dog and I... I'm a decent sized guy but three dogs is a a challange for anybody??
RobbinMann Webboard User Reg: 12-19-2006
Posts: 842
Loc: Arizona
Offline
Adam, both hubby and I were kicking, punching and swinging like you wouldn't believe. Trust me, against three you would need about 16 feet for kicking! lol
Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
Posts: 587
Loc: Ontario, Canada
Offline
Dog repellant pepper spray WILL affect humans. If you choose to carry this stuff be aware of the where the wind is in relation to you at all times and try to manouever yourself and your dog so that you can spray into the wind. Wind will also give you a bit more distance to hit the advancing dog(s).
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Re: Three boxers off leash against my three!
Top
Levi/Bella/Drogo
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
.jpg)
