Safety from wild dogs
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aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
DO NOT buy a high powered handgun and start blasting up the neighborhood.
I suggested buckshot because a shot gun has a much more limited range than a pistol.
I'd start off with a super soaker squirt gun filled with ammonia. Pumped up you'll have about a 20-30 foot range and it will spray a steady stream
Yeah, no ####. A freakin' .357 for a dog
I think OP is overreacting to the neighbor dogs, BUT...a spray bottle filled with ammonia should give Mr. Doggie pause should he try to attack. First talk to the owners and ask them to keep their pooch out of your yard.
Baja28
Obama destroyed America
If you're going to buy a hand gun, may as well get one to protect yourself from human intruders too.Yeah, no ####. A freakin' .357 for a dog
I think OP is overreacting to the neighbor dogs, BUT...a spray bottle filled with ammonia should give Mr. Doggie pause should he try to attack. First talk to the owners and ask them to keep their pooch out of your yard.
Like a .40 won't do that just fine.
Most people can't even hit anything with a .357 unless it's about 2 feet away from them. And by then it's probably too late. Ammonia or bear spray is easy. Point and shoot, no kick.
libertytyranny
Dream Stealer
I am a little confused as to why so many people on these boards seem to have problems with "wild dog attacks 
" I have seen many dogs in my life, and I have rarely felt threatened, and I can easily remove myself from its presence or call a proper authority...and I certainly wouldn't piss my pants because one walked by my window, not even knowing its temperment.
" I have seen many dogs in my life, and I have rarely felt threatened, and I can easily remove myself from its presence or call a proper authority...and I certainly wouldn't piss my pants because one walked by my window, not even knowing its temperment.
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toppick08
Guest
Just a suggestion
My Dad used to carry hornet spray and aim for the eyes... it is designed to give an accurate stream at a long distance. And it's legal. Some people shouldn't own dogs. And if you have contacted Animal Control several times, nobody can say you haven't tried to go through channels. Maybe post some signs in addition to talking to neighbors. I know-- dogs can't read. And maybe the owners can't either. But you have to protect yourself legally, too. It's a sue-happy world.
My Dad used to carry hornet spray and aim for the eyes... it is designed to give an accurate stream at a long distance. And it's legal. Some people shouldn't own dogs. And if you have contacted Animal Control several times, nobody can say you haven't tried to go through channels. Maybe post some signs in addition to talking to neighbors. I know-- dogs can't read. And maybe the owners can't either. But you have to protect yourself legally, too. It's a sue-happy world.
I am a little confused as to why so many people on these boards seem to have problems with "wild dog attacks
When I was about 9 years old, I went walking with my minature schnauzer, when she sniffed at some bushes a german shepard came out suddenly, picked her up in his jaws behind her shoulder blades, swung her around and tossed her several feet. I was able to get her home and my mom got her to the vet and many stiches later, she survived, but it was an awful experience.
Fast forward to today, I was walking my beagle mix (on her leash) and a large chocolate lab appeared. When he started to approach us, I firmly said, "stay" and "no", he started to bark. I kept my dog behind me, backed up slowly, keeping a firm stance/eye on him and went back home. He was probably friendly, but there was no collar and I couldn't be sure. What say you? Did I panic, or did I "play it safe"...? (not knowing it's temperment)
PrepH4U
New Member
I am a little confused as to why so many people on these boards seem to have problems with "wild dog attacks
Well maybe they were very frightened by the 3 little pigs story when they were growing up. "well I will huff and puff and blow your house in"
Really get pepper or hornet spray, if you don't like that idea get a paintball gun. That will sting the dog and not really hurt it unless it is the size of a little yorkie. You cannot shoot a real gun in a neighborhood!
kom526
They call me ... Sarcasmo
Maybe that's why I have noticed a few folks walking along the side of the road - carrying a nine iron?
9I= less flex in the shaft vs. a driver, along with a shaper leading edge to up the damage points.
Perfect home protection weapon IMHO is a 20 ga. shotgun. The recoil is low enough where you can get off multiple shots if need be but still strong enough to cause the intruder to wish he was someplace else. (No waiting period either or has that changed too?)
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