Shaken up a bit...

[Ray S ECenFL]

Went out this morning to dig some clad in the local parks. Had hit a few parks with minimal results and decided to do two more and call it a day. Went to one park and nobody was there, not a sole. I hit the tot lot and was hunting around a basket ball court when I got a funny feeling. I stood up and turned around to find a large black dog coming right at me, he was about 10 feet away and still coming. My standing up and turning towards him startled him. He stopped and started barking at me. Now, her I am in the middle of a park, not a sole in site and my car is quite a distance away. I yelled at the dog and he did not move, just kept barking. I now see that he has a tag on, but what concerns me is there appears to be a lot of white on the dogs lower jaw. I am now hoping this is not a rabid dog. I can not tell if it is foam or just white fur and my intention is to put some distance between me and my furry friend. While still holler at the dog I begin backing up toward my car. The dog holds his ground and keeps barking at me.

I managed to put a comfortable distance between me and my barking friend and got to my car, a bit shaken up but not injured. Well, I decided to call it a day. What a day.

Ray S ECenFL

 

[The Beep Goes On]

Dogs can be pretty dang scary. One word: mace (or, if you need some range, bear mace). Glad it turned out ok.

 

[aa battery]

thats not cool

 

[Ray S S]

Hello, Ray, that is a 'big relief' when you get to safety after an encounter like that. I'm glad you got safely
away fron him. I had a close encounter one time. I normally love dogs but I was kind of worried and felt so
relieved once I knew I was safe.

Ray

 

[sniffer]

at the very least you can put your coil between you and him

 

[stefen]

Many times animals are attracted to the ultrasonic pitch emitted by a MD unit...so the first thing is to turn the machine off...and keep it pointed to the ground and not in a defensive or weapon stance...

Secondly, never turn you back on a any defensive animal, wild or domestic...Absolutely never run...

Third, always back up and talk in a low, calm voice...

Lastly, use a pepper spray or other recommended anti-animal spray...

And, by the way, pissing your pants is permitted....

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

next time try baby talk...it calms them...he felt threatened by your tone...backing away was perfect...don't run!!! I've had the biggest meanest dogs turn to putty when you just go....Who's a good doggy..awe what a good doggy....if they are barking at me...It's no no bad doggy...behave. I have had so far....100% good results. The men that do Electric meter reads, UPS man and fills up propane in our area also carry little doggy milk bones to feed the ranch dogs...makes them pretty good buddies if it is OK with the owner.

I will have to remember that ( baby talk ) tip.

Thanks,

Ray S

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

Hello, Ray, that is a 'big relief' when you get to safety after an encounter like that. I'm glad you got safely
away fron him. I had a close encounter one time. I normally love dogs but I was kind of worried and felt so
relieved once I knew I was safe.

Ray

I am a dog owner also and would never harm an animal unless there was no other choice, but several courses of action had crossed my mind, if the dog did attack. Did not realize how shaken up I was till I made it into the car. Kind of a delayed reaction.

Ray S

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

thats not cool

Definately NOT cool. LOL


Ray S

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

at the very least you can put your coil between you and him

That was one idea that occured to me. The other was to introduce him to my ice pick probe, if necessary. May have called for several introductions, because he was a rather large dog.

Glad it never came to any of that, but the thoughts were flying at the time.....

Ray S

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

Many times animals are attracted to the ultrasonic pitch emitted by a MD unit...so the first thing is to turn the machine off...and keep it pointed to the ground and not in a defensive or weapon stance...

Secondly, never turn you back on a any defensive animal, wild or domestic...Absolutely never run...

Third, always back up and talk in a low, calm voice...

Lastly, use a pepper spray or other recommended anti-animal spray...

And, by the way, pissing your pants is permitted....

I never thought to turn off my detector, at least not till I got back to my car, I was rather preoccupied at the time and was not thinking clearly... LOL

I would not want to harm an animal unless it was a last resort.

Let me check.... yep, dry pants. It was a real pisser but not the kind you do in your pants.

Ray S

 

[packerbacker]

Want some real range and effectiveness, carry wasp spray. That stuff will keep stinging until it gets an antidote. It will let the owner know he better keep better track of his intimidating pooch. Wasp spray works great on intimidating humans as well. If my choice of weapons was between a knife or the spray, I'd choose the spray. Don't need a permit and you can set the can right next to you in the car, it's so commonplace it's not even noticed. Great for camping!

 

[stefen]

My philosphy is that a day is not complete unless I learn something new...Wasp Spray! Gotta remember that one

 

[Seamuss]

A friend was attacked by a medium size dog and he shot the dog after getting bit by him. The owners took him to court and he counter sued and got medical expenses and a few hundred dollars for pain and suffering and reimbursement for loss wages for being out of work for a couple of days. The dogs owners also had to pay criminal fines for not controlling their dog properly.

By the way, my friend, is an animal control officer. It's nice knowing the law first hand about these things.

 

[chirper97]

Lesson learned: have a can of mace handy. That dog could have been a couple of thugs.

I love Norwegian Elkhounds, but once when I was walking to my car, an Elkhound came charging at me, with teeth bared. I gave him a short spray in the face....game over.

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

Lesson learned: have a can of mace handy. That dog could have been a couple of thugs.

I love Norwegian Elkhounds, but once when I was walking to my car, an Elkhound came charging at me, with teeth bared. I gave him a short spray in the face....game over.

I think a can of mace will be added to my goodie bag. Had intended to pick some up today but other things came up. Probably tomorrow.

Ray S ECenFL

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

A friend was attacked by a medium size dog and he shot the dog after getting bit by him. The owners took him to court and he counter sued and got medical expenses and a few hundred dollars for pain and suffering and reimbursement for loss wages for being out of work for a couple of days. The dogs owners also had to pay criminal fines for not controlling their dog properly.

By the way, my friend, is an animal control officer. It's nice knowing the law first hand about these things.

Sorry for your friend getting bit, but at least there is some justice left in the world. He should have been compensated for his injuries and the owner deserved a fine as well. Sorry you friend had to endure the pain of someones ignorance ( irresponsible pet owners).

Ray S ECenFL

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

Want some real range and effectiveness, carry wasp spray. That stuff will keep stinging until it gets an antidote. It will let the owner know he better keep better track of his intimidating pooch. Wasp spray works great on intimidating humans as well. If my choice of weapons was between a knife or the spray, I'd choose the spray. Don't need a permit and you can set the can right next to you in the car, it's so commonplace it's not even noticed. Great for camping!

Wasp Spray? Live an learn. I never would have thought of that. Just happen to have a can of it in the garage, use it on mud dobbers. Thanks for the tip.

Ray S ECenFL

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

Want some real range and effectiveness, carry wasp spray. That stuff will keep stinging until it gets an antidote. It will let the owner know he better keep better track of his intimidating pooch. Wasp spray works great on intimidating humans as well. If my choice of weapons was between a knife or the spray, I'd choose the spray. Don't need a permit and you can set the can right next to you in the car, it's so commonplace it's not even noticed. Great for camping!

sprays about 12' in a strong stream....good thought!! a little poisonous...too bad you have to teach people about a dang leash law isn't it.

I have a can of bear spray ( don't ask.. LOL) but the container is a bit on the large side, probably as big as a can of Wasp Spray, but the bear spray has a long wide stream. I think I will settle for a can of mace to wear on my belt or keep in my apron pocket.

Will go shopping tomorrow for it.

Ray S ECenFL

 

[Tnmountains]

Glad you are safe and made it to safety. I got lucky once when a dog in the back of a truck was barking at people as they passed in a parking lot. He was a white shepherd. I walked by and the dog and I made eye contact. He leaped from the back of the truck at me mouth open. I stepped back and kicked as hard as I could as the dog was almost on the ground. I seem to have broken its leg as it yelped and ran off.
The owner got out of the turck and came toward me.I was shook up and full of adrenilin and tore into the owner about how he should control his animal. A crowd saw what happened and they clapped for me. I was upset and stormed off. Point being if I had not been attentive the dog would have latched onto me in mid air. My step back and swift kick settled the problem. I was lucky and am glad thet you were also.
I despise irresponsable pet owners. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
HH
TnMtns