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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  That umbrella sure does work well in a lot of instances. I have mine handy when Tibbe goes out though we live in the suburbs but I keep that thing near, just in case. It recently might have saved Tibbe from an attack when 2 Spitz dogs off leash ran out him on a walk, barking/growling and he gnashed/growled back. That old open umbrella down in front of us kept those dogs away until the lady could come & get them and take them away & in the house! Keep yours handy!  [/QUOT  I remember reading that story, and it sounded so so scary to me!! I was almost positive it was you that originally posted about the umbrella! I'm so glad that you did share your idea because it's a great tool to have, and it makes me feel I at least have a little control over unpredictable mishaps! So THANK YOU for sharing!!! |
Oh, you're welcome. Glad to share & hope it keep you/yours safe. I've used a button-open umbrella on walks and even in my backyard when I thought we might have coyotes last year ever since my 3 lb. Jilly was attacked by a 65 lb. dog on a walk. Since that time with the umbrella, if ever a dog does start to approach, I just whoosh the umbrella open in front of the dog and put it in front of us, between us and any curious or belligerent dog. I guess I would work on hawks too if you kept it over the dog when it was outside! A big old open umbrella is a small-dog owner's best friend IMO.