Dog question

[desertrat]

I'll walk down there tomorrow without the pooch and talk to them.

Borrow your neighbors two rottweilers to walk with you.

 

[desertrat]

Or bring the cat.

 

[itsbob]

This child was about two and on a little pedal thingy. When I went by today, they had the garage door partially open and the dog came racing out of there. It's intentional. Some people just don't think. They're in the house with the little one, dog is terrorizing people. It barks and makes a lot of noise. No motion from inside. I know they are home cause the cars are there. Last week she came out and called it while it was chasing us. "come Lady" or whatever it's name was. The dog ignored her and kept coming on.

Shoot the dog..

 

[BadGirl]

Shoot the dog..

That's a lame-brained idea.

 

[itsbob]

That's a lame-brained idea.

Na-uh...

It's brilliant!!

 

[BS Gal]

I'm carrying a big stick now. The dog's name is Molly because "Molly's" owner told "Molly" last week when she took off after us, with the neighbors just blah-blah-blahing in the driveway that "Don't worry, Molly. That lady won't hit you with the stick." Oh, right. I'm carrying it with me to increase the muscle tone in my right arm. They are clueless.

If I get down there before 4:30, the dog is in the upstairs window barking its fool head off at us when we stroll by. On the other hand, another's Jack Russell mix was out yesterday and when we came upon her, she shyly walked up to us and rolled over for me to scratch her belly. I wanted to take her home with me.

 

[aps45819]

A. Go down and confront the owner;
B. Call animal control;
C. Hit it with the stick I have started carrying with me (sorry Catt).
D. Blow it away with a shotgun

I would inform the owner, no need for confrontation, just call them up and let them know their dog is running loose in violation of the local law.
Depending on how that went, I'd go to option B. If it was still a problem, then defend myself and property thru option D.
After option D, I would sue said owners for mental pain and suffering to the point they can't afford their house and have to move out of the neighborhood.

Trying to fend off an attacking dog with a broom handle while controling your own dog sounds like a good way to get hurt.

 

[aps45819]

Pepper Spray

ammonia in a squirt gun is quite the deterrent

 

[BS Gal]

ammonia in a squirt gun is quite the deterrent

I got quite a few PM's and karma messages with very creative ideas.

 

[cattitude]

What happens if you have a cell phone with you can call the police/animal control when the dog is coming after you?

 

[BS Gal]

What happens if you have a cell phone with you can call the police/animal control when the dog is coming after you?

Good idea. I'll start taking it with me. I don't want to hurt the dog and start a neighborhood war.

 

[desertrat]

ammonia in a squirt gun is quite the deterrent

I had to do that on a dog that used to chase me when I rode by on my bike as a kid. It worked pretty well, but it was harder than I thought to aim at an excited dog, pedal, steer and squirt. Kind of like when I first threw a newspaper off the bike. "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." crash

 

[BS Gal]

I had to do that on a dog that used to chase me when I rode by on my bike as a kid. It worked pretty well, but it was harder than I thought to aim at an excited dog, pedal, steer and squirt. Kind of like when I first threw a newspaper off the bike. "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." crash

Walking, hanging on to the dog, squirt gun with ammonia in it and my natural ability to be a klutz. Bet I'd burn my own self with the ammonia somehow.

 

[desertrat]

Good idea. I'll start taking it with me. I don't want to hurt the dog and start a neighborhood war.

It doesn't sound like the dog is really after you. I find it hard to believe it couldn't catch you leashed to an old dog. He just wants to scare you away from his territory. Bring him a dog biscuit next time. It works for the UPS guy. Next thing you know he'll be greeting you with a wagging tail.

 

[BS Gal]

It doesn't sound like the dog is really after you. I find it hard to believe it couldn't catch you leashed to an old dog. He just wants to scare you away from his territory. Bring him a dog biscuit next time. It works for the UPS guy. Next thing you know he'll be greeting you with a wagging tail.

Another good idea. Dog biscuit and cell phone in case the doggie treat doesn't work.

 

[desertrat]

Another good idea. Dog biscuit and cell phone in case the doggie treat doesn't work.

Yeah, when he comes running out after you, hold out the cell phone and say, "here, it's for you", while he's saying "ruff, ruff" into the phone you make your escape.

 

[BS Gal]

Yeah, when he comes running out after you, hold out the cell phone and say, "here, it's for you", while he's saying "ruff, ruff" into the phone you make your escape.

We walked down there tonight, dog biscuit in the pocket. Hubby followed along. First of all, the dog was not so agressive when the man was with me, so I looked like a fool. Tom had a biscuit in his pocket, Molly ran to the end of the driveway barking (hair not standing on end though) and Tom gave her a doggie treat and she took it and ran back to her area and ate it. Heading back, Molly barked, I called her by name, she came to the end of the driveway, I handed her a dog biscuit, she took it and scurried back to her garage area. Problem is solved. Got to double up on dog biscuits purchases. Perfect ending. No neighbors pissed, no dogs hurt, I have a new doggie friend, I think. We'll see how it works tomorrow.

 

[Geek]

We walked down there tonight, dog biscuit in the pocket. Hubby followed along. First of all, the dog was not so agressive when the man was with me, so I looked like a fool. Tom had a biscuit in his pocket, Molly ran to the end of the driveway barking (hair not standing on end though) and Tom gave her a doggie treat and she took it and ran back to her area and ate it. Heading back, Molly barked, I called her by name, she came to the end of the driveway, I handed her a dog biscuit, she took it and scurried back to her garage area. Problem is solved. Got to double up on dog biscuits purchases. Perfect ending. No neighbors pissed, no dogs hurt, I have a new doggie friend, I think. We'll see how it works tomorrow.

What happens to me when I walk by with no biscuit

 

[BS Gal]

What happens to me when I walk by with no biscuit

Unless you have a dog with you, nothing. She doesn't like my dog. She likes us now though. Did you notice the County came out and swept Gravelboy's area and he's keeping it nice and neat now? I'm still awaiting the word on what they said. Nice to go by on the bikes and not worry about slipping. Did you hear us roaring by yesterday afternoon?

 

[Cowgirl]

Originally posted by BSgal
We walked down there tonight, dog biscuit in the pocket. Hubby followed along. First of all, the dog was not so agressive when the man was with me, so I looked like a fool. Tom had a biscuit in his pocket, Molly ran to the end of the driveway barking (hair not standing on end though) and Tom gave her a doggie treat and she took it and ran back to her area and ate it. Heading back, Molly barked, I called her by name, she came to the end of the driveway, I handed her a dog biscuit, she took it and scurried back to her garage area. Problem is solved. Got to double up on dog biscuits purchases. Perfect ending. No neighbors pissed, no dogs hurt, I have a new doggie friend, I think. We'll see how it works tomorrow.

So Molly gets a treat as a reward for acting agressively!


I guess if it works, do it. I'd have hit the dog with the stick. I wouldn't have done it hard enough to hurt her, but just so the owner would know that you would like to walk your dog in peace without worrying for you and your dog's safety.