How well will the foam work at the beach? The winds can be pretty strong at times 15 to 20 mph is not unusual . I do not want that stuff flying back at me as I am allergic to pain (it makes me break out in tears).
If you had to pick which defense you would use, would it be spray or a walking stick? All things being equal I would prefer to use the pepper as that will not cause permanant damage to the dog but that is secondary to what can best protect my pups.
I'm a little late to this party, but I highly recommend that you take a look at http://www.canemasters.com if you are interested in a sturdy walking stick for possible use as a defensive weapon. I am very satisfied with my hickory cane (the standard model). Canemasters offers a fairly wide selection of models, and will even do custom work (but it costs).
Sharon Caley Webboard User Reg: 06-16-2005
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If you're worried about the pepper spray blowing back onto you or your dogs...try DIRECT STOP from Premier.
It's a citronella spray that won't harm but will stop most dogs.
We have a young girl in our neighborhood who walks a large rottie with no leash who is very dog aggressive and chewed up an ACD(leashed) recently.
I was advised to get the Direct Stop so I did...sure hope it works and sure hope I don't need it!!!
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I'm a little late to this party, but I highly recommend that you take a look at http://www.canemasters.com .
Bryan Veis
Dang it Bryan I was figuring it would ba a walking stick with a cattle prod in the end or something. Thats what I want <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
I have used the citronella spray and it did stop a dog that was charging us but I don't know what it would do on a really BAAAAD dog. If I could get away with it, I would carry a 300fps BB pistol - I think that is enough to hurt but not penetrate the skin.
Nancy, if you shoot a tough dog with a 300fps BBgun, all your gonna do is p!$$ it off. We used to play cowboys and indians with the old Red Ryder BBguns. Leg and butt shots only <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />. If 8-10yr old kids keep comming back for more, it ain't gonna do much to deter a big dog. Now a 9mm or a 40 cal will do lots better. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
My personel walking stick is an old ax handle. Not to heavy, and made to swing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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I'll try intimidation tactics if they'll work and throw a handful of rocks to reinforce the issue, but if that won't work or if the dog is charging. . . my hand is on my pistol and I'm a fair shot.
I've lost a dog to an attack by a neighbor's dog, it sucks. It won't happen again. I'll cheerily face the legal battle after I shoot the dog. My lawyer is half Orc and a nasty SOB. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
I agree with Old Earth Dog Bob Scott, the BB gun will not stop a dog that is coming after you or your dog. Aaahhh, I remember the days of the Red Ryder BB gun fights!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Except I got shot in the top of the head! I also agree with VanCamp. Carry your pistol (I prefer a .45) and take the dog out. The cane allows the dog to get too close and he could still injure you or your dog.
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