this dog was unleashed also...
this dog was unleashed also...
Zee wrote:
Husband always makes me run with dog spray. This was since a few years ago while we were running our dog a pit bull attacked her. I was also 34 weeks pregnant at the time. We were trying to get this dog off our dog but it wasn't letting go. I don't know why but it did let our dog go after what seemed to be forever. Thankfully she was OK besides a bite mark on her back for a few months. Our vet said in that scenario the only thing you can do is put something metal in the dogs mouth so it does not bite you. We were literally doing everything to get the dog off our dog. Needless to say I freaked out at the owner but I am scared of pit bulls now. I do continue to run and with the baby stroller but I always carry dog spray and avoid homes with these types of dogs. I feel bad for the breed since a lot are up for adoption but after seeing how one attacks I do not think they are appropriate for just any person to own and feel that if a dog does attack the owners should be punished legally and there should be harsh punishments.
I have had similar experiences, and completely agree with you.
Irresponsible parent wrote:
domestic wrote:Pit bulls are not toddlers but they are dogs and are domesticated. Wolves, Bears, Fox are examples of animals that are not domesticated(wild).
Pit bulls have killed and maimed more people the last 20 years than wolves, bears and foxes combined, thus are certainly not domesticated, and I hope you don't have one around your 4 year old daughter.
You're just making up numbers because you can't seem to process/grasp a nursery school picture?
http://imgur.com/ep3v6QAAll dogs are domesticated -> A "Pit bull" is a type of dog -> Therefore, the pit bull is domesticated.
You may not like them but they doesn't mean they aren't domesticated.
Do you have any helpful advice for the OP are you just going to continue nattering?
The last dog that attacked me on a run I kicked in the ground and pushed into the road, not sure if it limped off buy it was pretty immobilized in the street for a good period of time.
Last dog attack I had (pitbull) guy was freaking out, yelling to save my life. Thankfully, there was an uphill and I ran away from the dog and got away. Major adrenaline rush. I have kids. Been waiting for that dog ever since to be loose on the road so I can clip it with my car.
dogs need friends wrote:
Incompetent dog owners wrote:I've often had to defend myself (yes, I've been bitten before while running). I hate to have to kick a dog, but I've had to on a few occasions, and I've more frequently used pepper spray. With either legal self-defense method, the dog owners just go batsh*t. They start screaming at me, threaten to call 911 (I say "Go ahead"), or threaten bodily harm to me. Typically, they don't give a crap about what their dog is doing to me, chasing, nipping, etc., but focus 100% of their attention on what I am doing to poor Fluffie. The little yappers are the worst.
I am constantly meeting new dogs. You smell like fear. You just simply slow down as if your are doing to meet the dog. See what does and say nice doggie, good girl and stoop down. See what it does, and if it acts curious extend your hand give it a few hearty pets and be on your way. If at any time it acts shy or recoils, dont try to advance but already you've given the clear signal your not afraid and your the alpha male. Just walk away calmly with absolutely no fear whatsoever with an eye on the dog and be ready to talk to the owners, When your that confident so can certainly kick or even fight down the dog, mostly sudden movements toward him (without actually moving) while opening your arms, while simulatenously scanning for a big stick, or a rock on the ground. Once you find one you only need to pick it up and draw your arm back and the dog will immediately run away but get away from the owner as its instinct is to protect them. I actually like pit bulls and other so called rough and tough dogs, except certain dogs I'm always wary about. I would learn about the 10-20 most dangerous dogs in the world then you can go right for the stick and the obligatory rock to the head (only if needed) to knock him unconscious or kill him.
Now you're talking the dog's language. I like it.
O.o wrote:
The last dog that attacked me on a run I kicked in the ground and pushed into the road, not sure if it limped off buy it was pretty immobilized in the street for a good period of time.
Yeah, that pretty much didn't happen and nobody believes you.
and humans have killed even more, by a wide margin. Guess we are wild animals
I did stop, but I also yelled at the driver.
yeah...no that didn't happen wrote:
O.o wrote:The last dog that attacked me on a run I kicked in the ground and pushed into the road, not sure if it limped off buy it was pretty immobilized in the street for a good period of time.
Yeah, that pretty much didn't happen and nobody believes you.
I laughed. Way to "beat up" a dog, tough guy. Nobody messes with you, I hope you told that dog to tell his dog friends that you're tough.
Its already been said on here multiple times, dogs do not attack alphas. If they sense you're scared, they may attack. If not, they won't. Most won't even if you're scared.
Wow, these responses are all over the map. Might as well throw mine in again, as some of what I have to relay hasn't been talked about yet.
I'm a female dog owner who posted before about my dog who has fear-based aggression and who is very protective of me. I always try to cross the street or step off the sidewalk/trail to avoid any confrontation from other dogs and humans.
Here's my perspective; I'm mostly posting it for the OP who's also a woman:
Avoid the dogs: For all of you tough guys who say to confront the dog, run at it, not veer away, touch it, etc., remember for the most part, dogs are going to protect their owner. My dog is going to protect me, especially when a guy comes near me. Sometimes I chat with folks on my walk, and I stop several feet away and have my dog sit quietly. I get a little frustrated when people keep trying to come closer....I stopped at a distance for a reason. The closer you come to me, the more likely my border collie mix will nip you to keep you away from me. So in general, the best solution is avoidance, which I always initiate. I would recommend runners try to veer out of the range of the leash, which by law should be 4-6' in length. I hate those 20' retractable leashes just as much as you do.
Don't think that you can befriend every dog: I appreciate that people want to befriend my dog and pet her (she's a very cute black lab/border collie mix who likes to walk with a ball in her mouth, which people always comment on). Kids love my dog too. I get a little frustrated when parents let their kids run up to me. I have to ask them to step back, and I explain that my dog is afraid of kids, and people. I feel like a jerk for saying this, but just stay away!
Give feedback to owners and hold them accountable for their dog's behavior: As I mentioned before, my dog has been attacked 10+ times by other off-leash dogs who weren't under voice control by their owners. After $500+ visits to the vet, I now *yell* at the owners and tell them to get their dogs on a leash and under control. I get just as mad as you do when people do nothing to make their dogs behave. I got bitten pretty badly once so I had to go to urgent care to get the wounds cleaned out and ended up in an arm brace. I didn't realize that any visit to an ER/urgent care triggers a dog bite report. Animal Services contacted me, and I was a little worried that they were going to put my neighbor's dog down. The dog was to serve period of time in isolation to watch for rabies. My neighbors are irresponsible a**holes, so I actually worked with Animal Services, who assessed the dog, and long story short, we got the owner to relinquish the dog to a pure bred rescue group, who apparently trained and re-homed her. The dog got a second chance and is in a better place.
Carry pepper spray: If a dog lunges at you, tries to bite you, or chases you, in my opinion pepper spray is fair game. It's not lethal, and will deter the attack. You also spray it from a distance, which keeps the dog away from you. It's better than trying to kick the dog, etc. because you will most likely get bit, and that's bad for you and for the dog (including possible death for the dog). Don't worry about the owners getting mad. They're responsible for their dog's behavior, and sorry to say, most people are lazy and irresponsible. If the owner goes after you, pepper spray them.
So in general, as someone else mentioned, be responsible human beings and don't force the dog into biting you when they're protecting their owners. Give them a wide berth. If they go after you, pepper spray them.
domestic wrote:
You're just making up numbers
All dogs are domesticated -> A "Pit bull" is a type of dog -> Therefore, the pit bull is domesticated.
Wild dogs are not domesticated, and pit bulls are quite definitely not domesticated.
If they were then they would never attack humans.
You're the one just making up nonsense.
O.o wrote:
The last dog that attacked me on a run I kicked in the ground and pushed into the road, not sure if it limped off buy it was pretty immobilized in the street for a good period of time.
You're delusional. I have seen dogs run over by cars and get up and run away.
When we were kids, bending down and pretending to pick up a rock nearly always stopped an advancing dog.
As they said sorry (which is unusual) and you were not hurt you did the right thing in letting it go
8FE wrote:
Last dog attack I had (pitbull) guy was freaking out, yelling to save my life. Thankfully, there was an uphill and I ran away from the dog and got away. Major adrenaline rush. I have kids. Been waiting for that dog ever since to be loose on the road so I can clip it with my car.
e-tough guy is e-tough LOL! you aren't running over any dog and you know it. you're just spouting off anonymous e-tough nonsense on the internet.
The military has vids that show how to deal with dogs.
I was out for a nice run when a dog came at my calf. I backed up, and pulled off my t-shirt. I quickly held out a section of the shirt between my two hands, which the dog then latched onto. I quickly wrapped the shirt around the dogs neck, then pulled up on the ends with a forceful, upward motion. The neck snapped, and the dog dropped dead. I left it right where the incident occurred, in my next-door neighbor's yard.
All you tough guys kicking chihuahuas would be up sh/t creek if you ever tried that with a mean tempered pit bull, as it would rip you to pieces.
Ole Timer wrote:
The military has vids that show how to deal with dogs.
I was out for a nice run when a dog came at my calf. I backed up, and pulled off my t-shirt. I quickly held out a section of the shirt between my two hands, which the dog then latched onto. I quickly wrapped the shirt around the dogs neck, then pulled up on the ends with a forceful, upward motion. The neck snapped, and the dog dropped dead. I left it right where the incident occurred, in my next-door neighbor's yard.
yeah....no, that didn't happen either, LOL!