Another aggressive dog - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T13:59:47Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/another-aggressive-dog?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1624442&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHa! I'm in Chicago. Wouldn't…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-09-18:1150197:Comment:16244422012-09-18T15:10:34.615ZBrittanihttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Brittani746
<p>Ha! I'm in Chicago. Wouldn't you know. </p>
<p>Ha! I'm in Chicago. Wouldn't you know. </p> Amy: Your method is how I wou…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-09-17:1150197:Comment:16236162012-09-17T18:04:32.513ZSnickmomhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Snickmom
<p>Amy: Your method is how I would approach things like this also. I've noticed that even if a person won't give you an answer at the time of the discussion, you have given them something to think about, and you may see a future improvement.</p>
<p>Amy: Your method is how I would approach things like this also. I've noticed that even if a person won't give you an answer at the time of the discussion, you have given them something to think about, and you may see a future improvement.</p> I just make sure I am very aw…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-09-16:1150197:Comment:16230422012-09-16T17:01:52.817ZMelissa and Franklin!http://mycorgi.com/profile/Melissa919
<p>I just make sure I am very aware of my surroundings. The pepper spray is hanging on the handle of his leash and if I am walking in an unfamiliar area or at night I will carry the spray in my hand, unlocked, and aimed forward. Its one of those very small spray units that is easily held in your palm. My only fear with a baton is that Franklin would think its the most amazing stick ever! Lol. He can be a bit obsessive about things like that. Luckily I haven't had to use the pepper spray and…</p>
<p>I just make sure I am very aware of my surroundings. The pepper spray is hanging on the handle of his leash and if I am walking in an unfamiliar area or at night I will carry the spray in my hand, unlocked, and aimed forward. Its one of those very small spray units that is easily held in your palm. My only fear with a baton is that Franklin would think its the most amazing stick ever! Lol. He can be a bit obsessive about things like that. Luckily I haven't had to use the pepper spray and have avoided bad situations just by being very aware of my surroundings and avoiding confrontations, but I know that isn't 100% so carry peppery spray just in case. I am going to consider the baton though, great idea for my safety too, especially since I do walk alone a lot.</p> yeah thats why I tend to not…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-09-16:1150197:Comment:16227812012-09-16T16:54:28.317ZMelissa and Franklin!http://mycorgi.com/profile/Melissa919
<p>yeah thats why I tend to not like the idea of picking up an attacking dog. The only time I pick Franklin up is to avoid having the dog see him in the first place, if the dog has alreaady set his sites on Franklin me picking him up will just 1) put me in greater danger and 2) make it harder for me to get the other dog off of him.</p>
<p>I think, in all honesty, very few people have seen a dog who is actually out for blood/to kill. I have seen this a few times and I actually sort of doubt if…</p>
<p>yeah thats why I tend to not like the idea of picking up an attacking dog. The only time I pick Franklin up is to avoid having the dog see him in the first place, if the dog has alreaady set his sites on Franklin me picking him up will just 1) put me in greater danger and 2) make it harder for me to get the other dog off of him.</p>
<p>I think, in all honesty, very few people have seen a dog who is actually out for blood/to kill. I have seen this a few times and I actually sort of doubt if even pepper spray would work. We had 3 pitbull mix sisters at my school last year that were great buddies. One day one of them turned on her sister with no warning and the fight was on. The other sister thought this was an awesome game so we had a 2 on one fight with 3 65 pound pitbull mixes. Nothing would stop the original attacker and she was hellbent on killing her sister. We were able to get the other dog off and squeeze the sister through a gap in the fence.while one person wrapped a leash around the hind end of the other sister and drug her off. I've also seen 3 people with hoses and finally a 2x4 try to get an attacking pitbull off of a small poodle. The pitbull jumped out of a car window to attack the small dog and until the 2x4 was brought to essentially beat the dog senseless 3 grown men couldn't get him off of the poor poodle. That's why I opt for pepper spray, mostly for a major stun before the dog ever actually bites down on Franklin.</p>
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<p>Here's a link on how to break up a fight if it actually does occur:</p>
<p><a href="http://leerburg.com/dogfight.htm?set=1" rel="nofollow">http://leerburg.com/dogfight.htm?set=1</a></p>
<p>one of the main things is keep your cool, as hard as it is. If you just keep reading and re-reading this info so it is hammered deep in your head, if the time comes that you need to use it it will come right to you. This is what happened with the fight at school. One person got bit on the hand and ankle bc she didn't know what to do an reached into the mix. Pulling the attacker off by the hind legs was all that worked.</p> The first time I tested it, j…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-09-16:1150197:Comment:16226572012-09-16T03:34:51.955ZGeri & Sidneyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/GeriSidney
<p>The first time I tested it, just by switching it on to see if it worked, Sid ran off to a corner. I've tested it a few more times before heading out on a walk (to make sure it was still charged) and his reaction has reduced...so I think he's gotten adjusted to it.</p>
<p>The first time I tested it, just by switching it on to see if it worked, Sid ran off to a corner. I've tested it a few more times before heading out on a walk (to make sure it was still charged) and his reaction has reduced...so I think he's gotten adjusted to it.</p> stunguns, as in a weapon that…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-09-16:1150197:Comment:16224252012-09-16T03:12:03.229ZSarah C.http://mycorgi.com/profile/SarahC
<p>stunguns, as in a weapon that's not a projectile, like a people-cattleprod, are legal in most states.</p>
<p>According to BestStunGun.com they're illegal in the following;</p>
<div><a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#hi">HI</a>, <a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#ma">MA</a>, <a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#mi">MI</a>, <a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#nj">NJ</a>, …</div>
<p>stunguns, as in a weapon that's not a projectile, like a people-cattleprod, are legal in most states.</p>
<p>According to BestStunGun.com they're illegal in the following;</p>
<div><a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#hi">HI</a>, <a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#ma">MA</a>, <a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#mi">MI</a>, <a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#nj">NJ</a>, <a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#ny">NY</a>, <a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#ri">RI</a> and all U.S. Virgin Islands.</div>
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<div>Annapolis, MD,<br/>Baltimore, MD,<br/>Baltimore County, MD,<br/>Chicago, IL,<br/><a href="http://www.beststungun.com/stun-gun-laws.html#dc">District Of Columbia</a>,<br/>Philadelphia, PA,</div> It seems like you would want…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-09-16:1150197:Comment:16225092012-09-16T03:11:14.175ZSnickmomhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Snickmom
<p>It seems like you would want to condition your dog to not be afraid of it before you use it in a scary situation?</p>
<p>It seems like you would want to condition your dog to not be afraid of it before you use it in a scary situation?</p> Melissa, this is the item I b…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-09-16:1150197:Comment:16225802012-09-16T02:39:33.274ZGeri & Sidneyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/GeriSidney
<p>Melissa, this is the item I bought:<br></br> <a href="http://www.thehomesecuritysuperstore.com/batonstun-guns-nightstick-stun-baton-with-light-4m-swmb4000r-p=2333" target="_blank">http://www.thehomesecuritysuperstore.com/batonstun-guns-nightstick-stun-baton-with-light-4m-swmb4000r-p=2333</a></p>
<p>It varies from state to state, but it is legal here in California. The website says SALES PROHIBITED TO: Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, DC, Annapolis,…</p>
<p>Melissa, this is the item I bought:<br/> <a href="http://www.thehomesecuritysuperstore.com/batonstun-guns-nightstick-stun-baton-with-light-4m-swmb4000r-p=2333" target="_blank">http://www.thehomesecuritysuperstore.com/batonstun-guns-nightstick-stun-baton-with-light-4m-swmb4000r-p=2333</a></p>
<p>It varies from state to state, but it is legal here in California. The website says SALES PROHIBITED TO: Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.</p>
<p>I used to carry pepper spray but also decided to upgrade to the stun baton after hearing about more spray ending up on me or my dog than on the attacking dog. I could never get the spray out, unlatched and aimed fast enough!</p>
<p>Sidney wouldn't let me pick him up...he goes into berserker fighter mode!</p> Thanks.
Now that I have looke…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-09-16:1150197:Comment:16224212012-09-16T02:37:03.021ZMarciehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/MarcieRussell
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Now that I have looked back at it. Last night was an accident with an unbalanced dog. My friend feels horrible about it.</p>
<p>The other dog that got Becca this month however is just out of control. The owner hasn't trained her, does not have the strength to control her, and does not see the problem. Do I drop the leash when I know the other dog is out for blood and hope that Becca can outrun it? The other problem is our route follows the sidewalk on a main road. If I drop my…</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Now that I have looked back at it. Last night was an accident with an unbalanced dog. My friend feels horrible about it.</p>
<p>The other dog that got Becca this month however is just out of control. The owner hasn't trained her, does not have the strength to control her, and does not see the problem. Do I drop the leash when I know the other dog is out for blood and hope that Becca can outrun it? The other problem is our route follows the sidewalk on a main road. If I drop my leash it would be dangerous if she ran into traffic. The first attack happened maybe 10 feet from this road.</p> Thanks. We have a play date w…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-09-16:1150197:Comment:16226392012-09-16T02:29:55.574ZMarciehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/MarcieRussell
<p>Thanks. We have a play date with two havenese tomorrow. Hopefully she doesn't try to herd them. Today we went over to the same friends house. She didn't have any problems being in the yard. I called ahead, and the dog was shut into a bedroom just in case.</p>
<p>Becca starts an agility class Monday. That should give us some positive interaction as well.</p>
<p>Thanks. We have a play date with two havenese tomorrow. Hopefully she doesn't try to herd them. Today we went over to the same friends house. She didn't have any problems being in the yard. I called ahead, and the dog was shut into a bedroom just in case.</p>
<p>Becca starts an agility class Monday. That should give us some positive interaction as well.</p>