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I would also mount a camera on my scooter, videotape the incident if you can. It seems the world abounds with irresponsible dog owners.
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♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
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| ![]() The world is full of irresponsible dog owners and on-purpose owners who love to see their bigger dog intimidate a woman out walking a small dog. It truly is amazing what that big old black open umbrella does to a dog with an attitude. It changes that attitude in one big hurry.
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♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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The park we go to is generally safe, but there is one dog owner who drives in every night with 3 unrestrained dogs hanging out of his car windows. Twice, his yellow lab has almost jumped out the window when they passed. ![]()
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♥YORKIERESCUE.com♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Menifee, CA
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On the other hand, after a recent incident & not of a vicious dog but, a stupid human...neighbor ![]() Poor Abby doesn't do well with surprises or noises and such and then went into a skitzo-moment and started attacking Bella who was unfortunately joined with her on the same tandem leash. When I lifted the leash up, Abby slipped out of her harness and that freed Bella. However, then Pheeb's reacted to Abby and came into shark infested waters thinking she was gonna calm Abby down and she got bit, too. ![]() Of course, I reach down to pry Abby off of Pheebs and get a nice bite to my leg and finger and a scratch on my forehead (still haven't figured the forehead one out ![]() All the while, my neighbor sat looking at the whole scene and not once did he say...sorry. Grrr...then is when I so wished I was carrying my golf club! ![]() Since this episode, I've decided to only walk Abby solo now and Bella & Pheebs are perfect walking companions so, they're fine without Abby. Just means more walks...I guess my hips should be thankful! ![]()
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Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member | ![]() Great thread! I have wondered about this as well and am already a bit nervous about those first walks we take when Katie Scarlett is big enough. I think I'll take our big umbrella too and be ready to have it out at a moments notice. Great suggestion!
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Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX
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| ![]() I always keep "Halt - dog repelling spray" on hand when out with the dogs. Never had to use it thank goodness but it's comforting knowing I have it with me. (I found it on Amazon.)
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♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
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| ![]() The thing I found most helpful to me about the open umbrella is the distance it will keep a troublesome dog away from our immediate vicinity. I have yet to have one ever get even remotely close to me and my baby with the trusty brolly fully employed. They either go the other way immediately(99% of the time), stand their ground if the owner is making them or give you a very very wide berth. They don't get close enough to or try to keep an aggressive attitude when they hear the umbrella whoosh open and see that imposing shape blossom open before their eyes. It is very disconcerting to any dog. It is a good diffuser of tense situations but should it not be, a sturdy or actual defensive umbrellas can serve as a real weapon should you actually run into a dog who is bent on attacking. When Jilly was attacked, my walking stick(pre-umbrella) was how I saved her life and how I got her free of the big dog's jaws. It was after the attack that I decided to use a closed unbrella for future walks - even if I have no dog with me. But the role an open umbrella best serves is just a dissolver of bad attitudes. Most approaching dogs aren't really bad, they just are excited and out of control and this tool helps them to settle down rather quickly and become serious about how they can best stay well clear of you, your dog and your umbrella. And it gives you a wonderful sense of security, which a dog can read from quite far off.
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♥Luv my Trixie Belle♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island, NY
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| ![]() Can you tell me how the spray works....does it hurt the dogs eyes so that he has to stop attacking??? Also, where did you purchase your umbrella from....the one I found online is called the "unbreakable umbrella" is this the one. I am always nervous walking Trixie and will only walk her if my husband comes so that there are two of us to help her if there is a problem.
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♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
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| ![]() My current umbrella came from an "antique" store, is very old and heavy but when it is done, I will purchase one of the umbreakable ones from the web.
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Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK
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| ![]() A brolly can be a useful weapon. My Nan (a few years back when she was in her late 70's) was attacked while she was walking with her yorkie down to the shops, not by a dog, but by a mugger, and she fought him off with her brolly!
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♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
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| ![]() Good for her! They are so nice for long walks....tehe.
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YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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| ![]() Another thing you can try, is an emergency recall with your baby so that they know what to do in an emergency. I've taught Harley to run up my leg and jump into my arms when I say "ici" Now I don't even need treats. I've called him into my arms a few times because I've passed off lead pitbulls (with sketchy looking owners). I also do not allow him to cross the street on lead, he has to be in my arms, cause I've witness too many crazy drivers that have almost hit us. If anyone wants detailed instructions on how to teach this properly feel free to PM me. I use a shaping methods which I find to be much more reliable than luring. I had him doing it within a week or so. You can probably modify it to get your baby to run up and jump on parts of your scooter, it may just take a bit more work. I also like the sound of the umbrella.
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& "The Bunny" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ
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| ![]() I actually had three dogs loose in the park come at me.. I got on my cell phone and called the police right then. I told the kids that they had better get out of there if they did not want to be arrested. It worked. The Arizona statute is ARS§ 11-1012. Dogs not permitted at large; D. No person in charge of any dog shall permit such dog in a public park or upon any public school property unless the dog is physically restrained by a leash, enclosed in a car, cage or similar enclosure or being exhibited or trained at a recognized kennel club event, public school or park sponsored event. I actually paid to have the sign posted in our community park.
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Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida
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| ![]() 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.
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Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia
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| ![]() The umbrella sounds like a wonderful idea for a woman walking alone even if she isn't walking her dogs.
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