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CouversMom · 10-04-2010, 10:49 AM

I agree that citronella spray or bark deterrents are not going to stop an aggressive dog from attacking. I would not want to take a chance with my dogs lives! I am going to look at reviews for different dog pepper sprays and hopefully find one I can attach to their leashes. When it comes down to it, I would rather them get a little spray in their eyes if it saves them from being attacked.

salazark · 10-04-2010, 10:55 AM

This is the one I carry. It is made for dogs and doesn't cause any permanent damage. It's small and can clip on your belt.

Amazon.com: Halt! Dog Repellent, 1.5 Oz 118464:...

CruiserCody · 10-04-2010, 11:13 AM

Thanks everyone. There have been some great suggestions. I guess I'll be buying something to carry along.

OwnedByJezebel · 10-04-2010, 01:01 PM

I just bought a couple of these. Sabre is the brand carried by the police, and it is the brand of the huge can that hubby brought home for me. Halt is good, too. I have an ex that had to carry it and use in on dogs, but I bought the Sabre because it looked like it would easily clip to the leash.

Amazon.com: SABRE Compact Pepper Spray with Pink...

mscat · 10-04-2010, 02:10 PM

I would rather buy a dog spray then use pepper spray and take the chance of hurting my own dogs or myself.

OwnedByJezebel · 10-04-2010, 02:16 PM

Dog spray IS pepper spray. Same stuff.

Lizzie07 · 10-04-2010, 05:48 PM

You could always buy a cattle prod Hot Shot Yellow Handle Cattle Animal Prod NEW 22" shaft - eBay (item 260660126899 end time Nov-03-10 10:57:16 PDT)

I actually know someone who rescues big dogs but weighs about 90 pounds herself, and she does keep one and uses it to break up dog fights.

CouversMom · 10-04-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mscat

I would rather buy a dog spray then use pepper spray and take the chance of hurting my own dogs or myself.

Well, the other night... I was honestly scared for my life, and if that dog had jumped the fence, I'm sure I would not have been severely harmed and my dogs could have been killed. I'm willing to risk a little pepper spray if it keeps an aggressive dog from killing my dog. I would rather have the stronger spray with the knowledge that it will not slow down, but stop an angry, aggressive dog.

yorkieusa · 10-04-2010, 06:03 PM

If you're talking about big dogs, look at a stun gun.

zekie's mom · 10-04-2010, 06:11 PM

I have been told that wasp spray is a good thing to carrry with you to use in case of any kind of attack as it sprays about 20 feet, so you don't have to get real close to the attacker.

10-04-2010, 10:49 AM	#16
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I agree that citronella spray or bark deterrents are not going to stop an aggressive dog from attacking. I would not want to take a chance with my dogs lives! I am going to look at reviews for different dog pepper sprays and hopefully find one I can attach to their leashes. When it comes down to it, I would rather them get a little spray in their eyes if it saves them from being attacked. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

10-04-2010, 01:01 PM	#19
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	I just bought a couple of these. Sabre is the brand carried by the police, and it is the brand of the huge can that hubby brought home for me. Halt is good, too. I have an ex that had to carry it and use in on dogs, but I bought the Sabre because it looked like it would easily clip to the leash. Amazon.com: SABRE Compact Pepper Spray with Pink... __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy Last edited by OwnedByJezebel; 10-04-2010 at 01:01 PM. Reason: forgot the linky-dinky

10-04-2010, 02:10 PM	#20
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I would rather buy a dog spray then use pepper spray and take the chance of hurting my own dogs or myself. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

10-04-2010, 02:16 PM	#21
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	Dog spray IS pepper spray. Same stuff. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

10-04-2010, 05:48 PM	#22
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	You could always buy a cattle prod Hot Shot Yellow Handle Cattle Animal Prod NEW 22" shaft - eBay (item 260660126899 end time Nov-03-10 10:57:16 PDT) I actually know someone who rescues big dogs but weighs about 90 pounds herself, and she does keep one and uses it to break up dog fights. __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

10-04-2010, 10:55 AM	#17
salazark Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 941	This is the one I carry. It is made for dogs and doesn't cause any permanent damage. It's small and can clip on your belt. Amazon.com: Halt! Dog Repellent, 1.5 Oz 118464:...

10-04-2010, 11:13 AM	#18
CruiserCody Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 163	Thanks everyone. There have been some great suggestions. I guess I'll be buying something to carry along.

10-04-2010, 06:03 PM	#24
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	If you're talking about big dogs, look at a stun gun. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

10-04-2010, 06:11 PM	#25
zekie's mom YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA & FL Posts: 403	I have been told that wasp spray is a good thing to carrry with you to use in case of any kind of attack as it sprays about 20 feet, so you don't have to get real close to the attacker.