I do not really want to argue as it seems you already made your mind up but I will put in my last thought.You are assuming a lot here in how the dog would attack and you being able to be in the right mind to mount a counter attack precisely to the dogs stomach in a precise motion is ridiculous. I would not count on beating the dogs head with it as a kabuton. If you tried that on my dog she would look up at you and laugh. Just my opinion though.
You are assuming a lot here in how the dog would attack and you being able to be in the right mind to mount a counter attack precisely to the dogs stomach in a precise motion is ridiculous. I would not count on beating the dogs head with it as a kabuton either. If you tried that on my dog she would look up at you and laugh. Just my opinion though.
http://www.personalalarms.com.au/dogrepel.htmI have seen this mounted to handlebars Sent from the astropathic choir.
It works way better than stabbing the dog, esspecially if he is out of control - but it´s a hell of a mess.Unless the dog is trained to go for certain parts of the body, you can "invite" most to go for the part you offer him. To offer him your arm, knowing it will hurt, is not easy - but as soon as you have him there his belly is the best place for a counter attack.
Back in the day this was all you needed.......
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 16, 2014, 12:06:30 AMhttp://www.personalalarms.com.au/dogrepel.htmI have seen this mounted to handlebars Sent from the astropathic choir.lol, we actually had one of those or something similar years ago - absolute waste of time. Didn't do diddly squat. If dogs were actually in the kennels and were uncontrollable then your best weapon is water! (Hosepipe) I've seen dogs begin to pull steel welded mesh off steel panels as they try to get to me, molars cracked, gums bleeding pure hatred in their eyes - turn the hosepipe on and that's it - they clear off. Result....one damp doggy.I know my dad once got bit really bad and the dog came back for a second go and grabbed his hand, my dad actually found the strength to clench the bottom jaw of the dogs mouth, thus trapping its tongue under his palm, the dog couldn't breathe and eventually almost lost consciousness. He needed a lot of stitches but says he would've needed many many more if he hadn't done what he did.My mom was savaged by a dog when I was in primary school, her scars are more like burn scars, thick pink lines of flesh that run down both her forearms. She was in hospital for nearly 2 months as doctors battled to save both her arms.
Quote from: tosh on October 16, 2014, 12:27:33 AMQuote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 16, 2014, 12:06:30 AMhttp://www.personalalarms.com.au/dogrepel.htmI have seen this mounted to handlebars Sent from the astropathic choir.lol, we actually had one of those or something similar years ago - absolute waste of time. Didn't do diddly squat. If dogs were actually in the kennels and were uncontrollable then your best weapon is water! (Hosepipe) I've seen dogs begin to pull steel welded mesh off steel panels as they try to get to me, molars cracked, gums bleeding pure hatred in their eyes - turn the hosepipe on and that's it - they clear off. Result....one damp doggy.I know my dad once got bit really bad and the dog came back for a second go and grabbed his hand, my dad actually found the strength to clench the bottom jaw of the dogs mouth, thus trapping its tongue under his palm, the dog couldn't breathe and eventually almost lost consciousness. He needed a lot of stitches but says he would've needed many many more if he hadn't done what he did.My mom was savaged by a dog when I was in primary school, her scars are more like burn scars, thick pink lines of flesh that run down both her forearms. She was in hospital for nearly 2 months as doctors battled to save both her arms.Maybe your right, I've had dogs go for me, but I've just gone into sprint mode, as I know I'd have a harder time hurting a dog than I would a bloke :/Maybe someone with better google fun can fine a humane solution as I know that a dog will continue to fight even after major blood loss so I don't think that a knife attack really is a practical proposition anyway.Even jumping of and keeping the bicycle between you and the dog could be an option in extremis and maybe even pining the dog till help arrives as the frame would give you a lot of leverage over the animal. Sent from the astropathic choir.
Dogs are very effective predators. I think the best way to deal with them is a good offense if the situation can't be avoided. Of course, avoidance is the best option, but it isn't always available.In order to fight a dog you really need to train at it and accept that you are going to get bit. Your best bet is to arm yourself with pepper spray or something similar if you can. Keep it handy and practice drawing it so you can do it instinctively when you need to.Failing that if try to dismount and walk past with the bike between you and the dog.DefSent from a digital multitool
a young girl (18-20yr) with a rottweiler.
So capt' - you tell me... What would you do??
Quote from: tosh on October 15, 2014, 11:24:03 PMSo capt' - you tell me... What would you do??Since a locking blade is not a option in your country I wpould say pepper spray backed up with the box cutter. If pepper spray is not a option then I would look into wasp sray. I have heard it has a similar effect as pepper spray, but actually shoots much farther and with more volume. If that is not a option either then I guess you are back to just carrying the box cutter. I was in no way trying to be confrontational I just would have wanted to go about it in a different manner, but if your laws keep you from doing so then do whatever you feel would be effective.