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Quote from: Taxi Dad on October 17, 2014, 10:34:00 PM"chum" Yeah, but is Tosh a Pedigree?
Quote from: kirk13 on October 17, 2014, 10:38:00 PMQuote from: Taxi Dad on October 17, 2014, 10:34:00 PM"chum" Yeah, but is Tosh a Pedigree?That's right!!......now kiss my ass
no wonder you're not welcomed by dog owners Tosh !
on the subject of ''Weapons" that you could explain away as 'reasonable' ~a small can of WD40 would probably be acceptable to carry on a bicycle ?+ 1 bic lighter = very passable flame thrower just sayin' *yes I'm aware that it might not put of an angry Rottie/mugger for long (but it would give him something to consider) AND it would take both hands and maybe need a bit of *warning* ? I've considered this form of EDC defence, if nothing else it breeds a confidence to feel you are 'armed' but Mr plod wouldn't be horrified to find it in your coat pocket *also VERY effective against LARGE spiders in the garage ...... I HAVE tested that one !
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
PS Love this thread title!
Quote from: scattergun13 on October 19, 2014, 07:42:34 PMPS Love this thread title!I don't like the title of this thread! It's blasphemous - I know - - Call me a prude/old fashioned It tells you nothing about the thread content My title would be something like: "Nearly mauled by a manic Doberman" ..... or"How do you protect yourself against dogs when on a bike?"Although I'll give it one thing - It is a very effective attention grabber
Thanks for the tips Stew! It would do us all well to try and remember them. I had a 120 lb Rottweiler charge me before, and while not scared, I was expecting a very bad outcome. Turns out all he wanted to do was lick and kiss me, but I didn't know that! He had gotten away from his handler, who was about my size (6'4", 200 lbs) and took off towards me. If it had of went bad, I would have never thought about the tips you provided at the time, but they are firmly planted in my brain now!!
Sorry Sir if my comment offended. I was just using a bit of gallows humor. I shouldn't have said that and I apologize. Hopefully, no harm no foul.Sincerely,Stew
Quote from: derekmac on October 20, 2014, 01:12:52 AMThanks for the tips Stew! It would do us all well to try and remember them. I had a 120 lb Rottweiler charge me before, and while not scared, I was expecting a very bad outcome. Turns out all he wanted to do was lick and kiss me, but I didn't know that! He had gotten away from his handler, who was about my size (6'4", 200 lbs) and took off towards me. If it had of went bad, I would have never thought about the tips you provided at the time, but they are firmly planted in my brain now!! You're very welcome my friend. However, being the fine looking sack of man that you are, who could blame the dog for wanting a little taste...
Cats rule. They are smart enough to avoid unnecessary encounters with humans. Pitty we have to talk about violence against animals because of irresponsible animal owners.
Quote from: kkokkolis on October 19, 2014, 11:43:37 PMCats rule. They are smart enough to avoid unnecessary encounters with humans. Pitty we have to talk about violence against animals because of irresponsible animal owners.Cats are the serial killers of the animal world, what have they ever DONE for anyone. Can you get a co2 pistol? Even if you dont hit it the sound is pretty loud, and a few times, the damn dog will get to know you. Or just throw it some bologna and be its buddy
Quote from: JBW1 on October 20, 2014, 01:32:13 AMQuote from: kkokkolis on October 19, 2014, 11:43:37 PMCats rule. They are smart enough to avoid unnecessary encounters with humans. Pitty we have to talk about violence against animals because of irresponsible animal owners.Cats are the serial killers of the animal world, what have they ever DONE for anyone. Can you get a co2 pistol? Even if you dont hit it the sound is pretty loud, and a few times, the damn dog will get to know you. Or just throw it some bologna and be its buddy Totally illegal to carry without a good purpose in the UK.
Quote from: scattergun13 on October 20, 2014, 01:01:25 AMSorry Sir if my comment offended. I was just using a bit of gallows humor. I shouldn't have said that and I apologize. Hopefully, no harm no foul.Sincerely,StewGosh - No offense taken at all - And thanks for saying that - It's just me (.... and my up-bringing!) 'Gallows humour' is always good And 'God'/'OMG' etc etc is pretty much used by everyone these days - It's just not my cup of tea!!
Quote from: scattergun13 on October 19, 2014, 07:42:34 PMPS Love this thread title!What about "Dog, damn it!"?
Quote from: JBW1 on October 20, 2014, 01:32:13 AMQuote from: kkokkolis on October 19, 2014, 11:43:37 PMCats rule. They are smart enough to avoid unnecessary encounters with humans. Pitty we have to talk about violence against animals because of irresponsible animal owners.Cats are the serial killers of the animal world, what have they ever DONE for anyone. Can you get a co2 pistol? Even if you dont hit it the sound is pretty loud, and a few times, the damn dog will get to know you. Or just throw it some bologna and be its buddy I might not have had many unnecessary encounters with cats, but my garden certainly has. Damaged plants, vile smells, half buried turds in my veg planters, bird remnants, late night squealing ..... I'm not one for violence to animals either, but I've had some pretty uncharitable thoughts about cat owners who blindly allow their precious little Tiddles to roam the neighbourhood and cause untold problems for others with scant disregard Thanks for the heads up on the "in the event of" Scatty Any one of us could experience a problem dog at some point