CV Jee Beez
Tele-Afflicted
Wow! Intestinal fortitude for sure. I wonder how it would work our for me and my 110 lb. dog? Who knows.
Dog Attack--> People 1, Dog 0
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radtz
Tele-Holic
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Mechanic
Friend of Leo's
We have a park nearby that is off leash but we walk to the park on leash. My balance is a little wonky on occasion so I use a cane or should say an Irish walking stick. The knob off the handle is about the size of a tennis ball and hardened by a roasting. It’s been swung a few times at errant an dog that should be on leash. It will do serious damage. And because of my needs it goes through a TSA search. I’d like to find another as back up.
Good on Ya GB
Good on Ya GB
boneyguy
Doctor of Teleocity
I'm sure that 'digital maneuver' is no doubt activating a different part of the nervous system....
boneyguy
Doctor of Teleocity
Years ago a friend (who is now dead) had a crazy German Shepherd....that dog scared me....he would back people up into corners, growling, when you went to visit. One day we were at his folks place and he was throwing a frisbee for the dog to catch. One throw went under the trailer hitch of a large boat trailer and the dog, running full tilt, tried to go under the hitch after the frisbee and his forehead hit the hitch at full speed. He didn't yelp or make a sound...he didn't even have to 'shake it off'. It was as if nothing happened. In that moment I realized that if that dog really wanted to do me harm there was NOTHING I could do.
Flat6Driver
Friend of Leo's
My wife was out walking out dogs both about 45 pounds. The neighbors down the way have one of those white ornamental dogs. (Good for nothing but barking). Little ***** found she was off the leash and could attack mine. Wife got bit trying to separate them. Her hand got all messed up and her pinkie still isn't right. Apparently the white dog got bit by one of mine and got infected. Don't care.
I told her next time punt that little ***** like a football.
I told her next time punt that little ***** like a football.
Wow
Not bad for an old man!
I had to channel my inner Dan Gable.
Well, good on you for not restraining your pup. Don't believe I would have been as merciful as you were. Attacks from animals require old school rules (i.e. where survival and rage reign).
Don't get me wrong...am an animal lover, and believe in keeping interactions between humans and wild animals to a minimum.
Short story... walking my female border collie mix one day on a community asphalt path. See a lady coming my way, walking a pitbull something (like a pit, only bigger and more built). gave them some space as we passed. last second, unprovoked, that dog made a charge. nearly pulled the lady over. her quote: "ahh, don't worry about him, he's just ornery."
Ornery!? guessing she meant the stubborn definition.
Don't know that I could have fought that dog off successfully.
From that day when I walked my girl, I was prepped to do battle.
In my book, a dog doing a full on attack has tossed out the civility rulebook, and I'll take any measures necessary to bring the attack to a halt.
I agree whole heartedly!
I was supervisorfor canada post for 25 years my last 10 were in letter carrier land 125 carriers in our fascility I have had upto 5 bites in one day at different parts of the city, and it was always the owner's temperment that set the pace for the animal , If the owner is aggressive then the animal is aggressive. I had one owner threaten to wait for me outside my office because i cut off his mail ,
I also Had the first dog in Kamloops to get tagged as a dangerous animal by animal control, but the sad part was A/C called me 2 days after confiscating the dog asking what is the issue here, this dog is a sweet heart and well behaved .I informed them that this Dog shredded one carrier , and lept over the hood of a car to get to the second carrier and I have cut off mail to the whole dead end street because I could not assure my carriers safety when this dog is free. Later that after noon I get a second call from A/C the owner had gone down to see the dog and upon the owner seeing the dog , it went uncontrollably ballistic , agessive and out right mean.
I have harlo now 125 lbs of tail wiggle loves lettercarriers and his most agressive move is to sniff bums and pee on trees , in the heat of agressive motions he may show you his bone .......if he likes you!
John I laughed till I cried and am thinking of making this my new computer wallpaper ,
Is the local animal control office testing the dog for rabies? Sounds like you were not bitten per sé, but there remains some risk to you from any scratches etc. Strongly suggest you talk with your doc and evaluate your risk. Rabies is approaching 100% fatal if not addressed very quickly.
Also… testing the dog for rabies also guarantees this dog is no longer a risk to others. Ever.
Also… testing the dog for rabies also guarantees this dog is no longer a risk to others. Ever.
Damn.
Good job handling it that well GB, glad you and the family didn’t get seriously hurt and I hope the scrapes & bruises heal up quick.
Add in the report of the young mom killed by the family “dog” and this is seriously sobering.
I always carry a sharp lock back knife and have thought about what actions I’m prepared to take in an attack, I can make choices in advance but can’t know what I would do. That kind of stopping and holding that animal for that long really is a less likely outcome, if we all faced the situation.
Just so easy to get hand or wrist bites that do real damage, and what; 45 minutes holding the dog?
Kind of hope the local authorities get better prepped for this?
Good job handling it that well GB, glad you and the family didn’t get seriously hurt and I hope the scrapes & bruises heal up quick.
Add in the report of the young mom killed by the family “dog” and this is seriously sobering.
I always carry a sharp lock back knife and have thought about what actions I’m prepared to take in an attack, I can make choices in advance but can’t know what I would do. That kind of stopping and holding that animal for that long really is a less likely outcome, if we all faced the situation.
Just so easy to get hand or wrist bites that do real damage, and what; 45 minutes holding the dog?
Kind of hope the local authorities get better prepped for this?
boneyguy
Doctor of Teleocity
We call them punters for just that reason......really, though, it's the owners that need a good punting....and then some education. It maddens me that most of those little dog owners seem to think that behaviour is adorable and excusable because the dog is tiny and (supposedly) cute. (And just for the record I don't go around 'punting' little dogs...it's simply our terminology that describes our attitude and frustration about that whole situation. If, however, a little one came after me aggressively and attacked it would get punted for sure).
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That's just plain scary.
Cosmic Cowboy
Tele-Afflicted
One of my bass players is a FedEx driver. He's been bitten over 100 times. Almost entirely by people who said 'dont worry...fluffy here has never bitten anyone'.
Flat6Driver
Friend of Leo's
Forgive for taking this a bit off-topic, but to those who suggested having a firearm, I agree. Anytime I walk in Ft Worth's extensive bike/jogging trail system, I'm "carrying". Not specifically for dogs, but more because there have been a number of muggings and assaults, and not just in what you'd assume are isolated areas. One cyclist was attacked by three "thugs"....he was beaten and robbed, and his bike was thrown into the Trinity River. Pure meanness. While I, fortunately, have never been in a situation where I needed my "protection"......one never knows. Glad your tale had a happy ending. (it could easily have gone another way
The world sure has changed. Not for the better.
I walk my neighborhood a couple of times a day. Bought some pepper spray for just in case. But I never bring it...
I neglected to mention, I also usually carry a "walking stick" of sorts. Again....never needed to use it, but it would be first choice if an aggressive animal attacked. Any firearm would be absolutely "last resort".
My daughter visited her cousin, who had boys I think ages 3 and 5 at the time, and some kind of goofy little schnitzeldog. When she arrived, the three-year old met her at the door and admonished her very seriously, "P Daughter, you must never, ever put your finger in Schnitzel's butt!"
That's quite a story, Mr. 'bent. I don't know that I'd endorse the action you took, but I can't gainsay it either, not having been there. I don't know what I'd have done, just whatever I could think of at the moment I guess.
I'm glad you and yours came through this all in one piece. If the proof is really in the pudding, you done good.
That's quite a story, Mr. 'bent. I don't know that I'd endorse the action you took, but I can't gainsay it either, not having been there. I don't know what I'd have done, just whatever I could think of at the moment I guess.
I'm glad you and yours came through this all in one piece. If the proof is really in the pudding, you done good.
