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jorgelito · 12-05-2006, 11:37 PM

I was wondering, how do you stop another dog from attacking your dog (or other pet) when you are:

1. Walking your dog on a leash but the other dog is off the leash.

2. You are at the park and your dog on a leash but the other dog is off the leash.

3. Both dogs are off the leash.

Usually when my dog is attacked, I either pull back on the leash and try to create as much space as possible between the dogs or sometimes I grab my dog by the back of the neck/collar. But obviously, this doesn't help all that much if the other dog is not controlled.

I was thinking of getting some mace /pepper spray as a precaution. I know mail carriers use this but I am more worried that it is not effective (than it actually hurting the dog). I've been maced many times. It's not a big deal. I would rather not kick the other dog as it may potentially start a conflict with the other owner (and kicking may not be effective).

If pepper spray doesn't work, maybe a stun gun or taser (obviously on the appropriate setting of course)?

For the record, the dogs that keeps attacking mine is a pit bull. Other dogs have been rotweillers or bigger. I've heard that pepper spray won't stop a pit bull so I want something stronger (no, not a lawsuit after my dog has been killed, I'm looking for prevention).

People in LA are really stupid and irresponsible. They get mad at me when I suggest their dog is being aggressive or improperly trained.

Thanks for any help or constructive advice.

12-05-2006, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	Defending Your Dog (or other pet) I was wondering, how do you stop another dog from attacking your dog (or other pet) when you are: 1. Walking your dog on a leash but the other dog is off the leash. 2. You are at the park and your dog on a leash but the other dog is off the leash. 3. Both dogs are off the leash. Usually when my dog is attacked, I either pull back on the leash and try to create as much space as possible between the dogs or sometimes I grab my dog by the back of the neck/collar. But obviously, this doesn't help all that much if the other dog is not controlled. I was thinking of getting some mace /pepper spray as a precaution. I know mail carriers use this but I am more worried that it is not effective (than it actually hurting the dog). I've been maced many times. It's not a big deal. I would rather not kick the other dog as it may potentially start a conflict with the other owner (and kicking may not be effective). If pepper spray doesn't work, maybe a stun gun or taser (obviously on the appropriate setting of course)? For the record, the dogs that keeps attacking mine is a pit bull. Other dogs have been rotweillers or bigger. I've heard that pepper spray won't stop a pit bull so I want something stronger (no, not a lawsuit after my dog has been killed, I'm looking for prevention). People in LA are really stupid and irresponsible. They get mad at me when I suggest their dog is being aggressive or improperly trained. Thanks for any help or constructive advice.