Dogs coming after you/your dog when walking?

[pute62]

Amonia in a squirt gun to the face always stoos them in their tracks

Add a little bleach and it tends to get everyone's attention

 

[Expat]

Don’t fire a round in the ground in an attempt to scare it away....

 

[Alpo]

Attorneys sleeping in on Saturday, I see.

 

[Expat]

Attorneys sleeping in on Saturday, I see.

If I had their kind of money, I could sleep in too.

 

[Gabriel]

Pepper spray for the dogs was one of my first thoughts too.

Same here.

 

[1775usmarine]

Escalation of force: Yell at dog, act bigger than dog, mace dog, shoot dog. As long as you're on your property owners should have no claim.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Escalation of force: Yell at dog, act bigger than dog, mace dog, shoot dog. As long as you're on your property owners should have no claim.

Was going to say basically the same thing, only strike instead of mace.

 

[dmazzio]

Advice from a professional Dog Trainer - If the dogs are coming after you and your pup, pepper spray, no harm done but stops the attack. Second report the incidents to Animal Control in your area and keep reporting until the problem is resolved, tell them you are using pepper spray as a means of defense and that you will only use if the dogs come off their property to attack.

 

[bwframe]

Some pet owners are crazy affectionate about their animals, to the point of valuing them over the lives of other humans. Add to that, this affection often turns into a financial issue now days. It is not uncommon at all to run into folks out and about bragging about the thousands of dollars spent to surgically save a rescue animal's life.

It'd certainly pay to treat bad dog encounters like any other self defense situation. You could be 100% in the right, the other guys a 100% wrong and still emotions turn a dog fight into a human fight.

 

[Ricnzak]

Some pet owners are crazy affectionate about their animals, to the point of valuing them over the lives of other humans. Add to that, this affection often turns into a financial issue now days. It is not uncommon at all to run into folks out and about bragging about the thousands of dollars spent to surgically save a rescue animal's life.

It'd certainly pay to treat bad dog encounters like any other self defense situation. You could be 100% in the right, the other guys a 100% wrong and still emotions turn a dog fight into a human fight.

Yea thats good advice. I've been wondering about this myself. We have a small dog that is 10 months and is peaking out about 11 lbs. We have a Kimber pepper blaster I need to start carrying. But you need some distance between you and the aggressive dog. Maybe a taser of some type. I also thought about a collapsible baton. I live in downtown Noblesville. Pulling a firearm is almost unthinkable and I would try my best to avoid. You have to be a city employee for it to be okay to shoot dogs here.

 

[Ricnzak]

These have promise.
https://www.brickhousesecurity.com/self-defense/badass-stun-gun/


https://www.amazon.com/MEGA-STUN-GUNS-Warrior-Legal/dp/B00GMNI7SQ

 

[walleyepw]

I carry pepper spray when my daughter and I walk the dog. The spray I have contains a uv identifier so that if needed athoruties can identify the problem animal. My personal protection tools are reserved for life threatining situations.

 

[Lt Scott 14]

Pepper Spray and walking stick are my gear. I CCW as a last option. Flashlights with a tazer might work too.

 

[JeepHammer]

OK folks. Lets keep this in a well mannered order. These threads usually go south. This one will not. The OP has a serious question. Lets give serious answers.

I know how I would have dealt with this but it is not civil so in the light of this I will just read.

Thanks,

-CM-

This is obviously a city neighborhood...
In both instances quoted the 'Owners' were nearby.

The second thing is the invisible/radio fencing.

Since all dogs are 'Off Leash' (Invisible fence is NOT a leash) and there is t a physical barrier (solid fence),
The obvious solution is to SOCALIZE the dogs.
Since this would take time for someone to encourage the dogs to play instead of socialize in a pecking order naturally,
Someone will need to take time to train the dogs out of natural instinct.

The question I have, in a lotted neighborhood, is the owner the problem?
Nature of dogs ranging & exploring is entirely different than property lines,
particularly if there aren't trees/bushes where urine scent markings can't be located on YOUR side of shrubs/trees so the dogs understand where the lines are.

Given socialization with other dogs in the neighborhood, the OPs dog has 'Visitors' instead of 'Invaders'.
Reading doggy interaction is a big deal, since his is the 'New Guy', butt up, front down, front legs out front, this is greeting/play position.
The established dogs, head up, ears cocked, tail straight up or curled over the back, short wags is the 'Who Are You' challenge.

The dog is smart enough to understand some English, humans need to be smart enough to understand a little 'Dog'.

 

[bmbutch]

Just to clarify:
My pup was on a leash, not growling or barking, he was being a very good boy.

In both instances, other dogs came running, teeth snarling & immediately trying to bite my puppy. First instance, kick to the head made other dog back off, 2nd offense, one dog was going for wife, other for pup. Loud voices & missed kick kept them away.

We do live in a neighborhood in the county, county code:

6.05.040 Prohibited acts.
(A) No person shall do the following prohibited acts:
(1) Be a custodian of a prohibited animal as identified in EMC 6.05.050.
(2) Be a custodian of, or permit, an animal nuisance, except running at large or not under restraint (see subsection (A)(4) of this section).
(3) Be a custodian of a dangerous animal; however, the exemptions provided under EMC 6.05.030(C) shall also be applicable to this provision.
(4) Be a custodian of a dog that is running at large or not under restraint.

 

[churchmouse]

Just to clarify:
My pup was on a leash, not growling or barking, he was being a very good boy.

In both instances, other dogs came running, teeth snarling & immediately trying to bite my puppy. First instance, kick to the head made other dog back off, 2nd offense, one dog was going for wife, other for pup. Loud voices & missed kick kept them away.

We do live in a neighborhood in the county, county code:

6.05.040 Prohibited acts.
(A) No person shall do the following prohibited acts:
(1) Be a custodian of a prohibited animal as identified in EMC 6.05.050.
(2) Be a custodian of, or permit, an animal nuisance, except running at large or not under restraint (see subsection (A)(4) of this section).
(3) Be a custodian of a dangerous animal; however, the exemptions provided under EMC 6.05.030(C) shall also be applicable to this provision.
(4) Be a custodian of a dog that is running at large or not under restraint.

Looks like LEO would be in your corner on this one. I realize causing legal issues is not something we desire but unless you can get the owners in check the animals will continue to be..............."Animals"

 

[AngryRooster]

I would still go with a pepper spray or fog. I'd stay away from spray bottles loaded with other stuff. No reason to blind the dog or do permanent damage. Don't open yourself up to a law suit for bleaching someones dog in the face. You blind someones pet you may find yours with a belly full of poisoned meat in retaliation.

Talk to the neighbors and see if anything can be worked out. See if they are reasonable or if they're going to be a nightmare to deal with.

 

[bigretic]

I read NO posts other than the OP. (full disclosure) Is there a leash law is Q #1, if so report it. I hate to be that guy, but control your dogs. I've been in my hood for over 20 years, seen lots of dogs come and go. Mine and others. some owners are just stupid. my dog would never.... blah.. sorry. can't trust that. I will turn around rather than risk a dog fight for the safety of my dogs. I know where the other hood dogs generally are. Not worth the aggravation. If it is that bad - call it in. It would be incredibly extreme to have to kill a loose dog while walking mine in my own hood, as in caught off guard or completely random stray.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

 

[Sigblitz]

Do not stop. Give a snap on the leash and say 'Leave it.' and keep walking. May have to do it a couple times.
Sometimes the loose dog will follow for a little bit but go home when it's ignored. I've never had one attack, but, my dog would defend me fiercely. You could imagine the outcome.
Also as mentioned, making yourself look bigger could scare the dog away.