[Teresa Ford]

Walk softly and carry a Big Umbrella ? Wow this is a wonderful idea.
When going for walks, as most of you know I often suggest pepper spray, a spray water bottle and a walking stick. I am so impressed with the idea of caring a big umbrella and here is why. 1. A Big Umbrella wooshing open would trigger a startle reaction in almost all animals. We have all seen a dog back step, when a cat's hair bristles, a frog blows up with air or another dogs hair stands up. Animals including dogs understand this attack warning.
2. A Big Umbrella would also add distance and width between you and the would be attacker. My walking stick has been used to keep stray dogs from getting closer. But pepper spray is only an effective deterrent if it is used at close range and sprayed directly in the attackers face.
3. A Big Umbrella opened would also serve as visual interruption, breaking the attackers eye contact with their target.
4. I am taking my big golf umbrella on walks from now on !
5. If I knew a manufacture I would have them make a Jillybrella !
Every Yorkie walker ought to have one.
Thank You Yorkietalkjilly I think you saved a life today.