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marcerella02 · 07-09-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by simonandhallie

You and Layla can come here and we can all go for walks

I'm sorry it's like that for you. I bet you could get some pepper spray at a gun/hunting shop (do they have those in Canada?) that's where I got mine in Alaska.

Layla would LOVE a 3 mile walk.. i'd be willing to bet she could outwalk Simon!! you can't buy a gun or gun stuff without a license here so we dont' have those stores.. ihave a feeling it is going to be harder to get here in Canada than in the US but my dad used to be a police officer so he might know where i can get it! untill then i'll just ship her out to NY for weekly walks

Luckyone · 07-09-2007, 03:34 PM

I'd call animal control if there's loose animals out and about. We had that problem here, I don't think they were licensed either. Animal control took care of it.

but pepper spray and a bat sounds like a good idea too.

paulapoo · 07-09-2007, 03:36 PM

I have the exact same problem. And let me just say... Even the sweetest dogs can become territorial in a snap!! If I go to the left, it's a poodle, I jerked the boys up so fast I pulled Oliver's arm out of his harness. If I go right, there is a cocker spaniel that will cross the street and come onto our sidewalk, again I have to quickly pick up my 9lb and 12lb boys. They come out so quickly and it scared me to death. Luckily I have a large fenced in back yard, but Otis loves to walk so much, I know he misses it. I can't take a chance with them. I won't take a chance anymore. It's a shame we have so many irresponsible dog owners out there. Even my neighbors who I'm very close to are guilty of it.

yorkiemalt · 07-09-2007, 03:36 PM

Oh gosh....I feel your pain. Our neighborhood is the worst....you can't go right or left.....I can barely go out in my own yard!

As far as going to see the German Shephard by yourself, I'm not so sure that will work. The dog may be people friendly but dog aggressive.

I often put mine in the car and head to a different neighborhood, park and sometimes even a school football field.

As far as the pepper spray, why don't you try Cabellas.com. I think they ship to Canada and the last time I checked they had "bear spray". It sprays farther than the regular spray.

I think we both should go walk with Simon! lol

marcerella02 · 07-09-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

I have the exact same problem. And let me just say... Even the sweetest dogs can become territorial in a snap!! If I go to the left, it's a poodle, I jerked the boys up so fast I pulled Oliver's arm out of his harness. If I go right, there is a cocker spaniel that will cross the street and come onto our sidewalk, again I have to quickly pick up my 9lb and 12lb boys. They come out so quickly and it scared me to death. Luckily I have a large fenced in back yard, but Otis loves to walk so much, I know he misses it. I can't take a chance with them. I won't take a chance anymore. It's a shame we have so many irresponsible dog owners out there. Even my neighbors who I'm very close to are guilty of it.

sadly we do not have a fully fenced in back yard.. i keep bugging my dad but he says we aren't staying here long

YrkieLvr19 · 07-09-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

i live in a medium sized neighbourhood and when we go for a walk, we only have two choices, left or right and end up going in a large loop to get back home. If we go left, we encounter a large german shepherd who is never on a leash.. he wanders his yard, so i HATE going that way, also when we go left you never know if people are going to have their dogs out... there are a few labs and huskeys that just seem to wander around. and better yet if we go right.. there is a (my guess) shar-pei/pit pull cross that is in a fenced in back yard and he is always back there. when we (or anyone else) walks by he starts to bark and jumps up onto the fence. Well they have only been living there 2 months tops, and now the fence is starting to bend outwards and it is only a matter of time before he breaks the thing. It has been rather hot out lately so Lay and i dont' get to go outside much but like at this time of night (7 pm) i'd LOVE to take her for a walk but i'm honest to god scared for both of us to walk anymore... my mom told me to not go anymore unless she and my father were with me... i'm thinking of getting pepper spray to carry with me, because other wise i'd pick Layla up and i'd end up getting mauled. i am frusterted and VERY upset that people are not aware of the distress their dog causes. THis german shepherd could be a sweetheart but id ont' know that and i'm not taking my chances *sigh* just needed to vet.. maybe come winter things will change...

awwww....you can still go for walkies!!! It might be a little more troublesome and take a little longer, but perhaps you could go to a quieter park or something with very few other dogs or people...go for a nice peaceful walk there. Or, if you are brave, you could talk to the owners of those pets about your problem (THEIR problem actually, its their faults...)...but that is only if you are bold, if you are shy like me, I'd do the former

YrkieLvr19 · 07-09-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by simonandhallie

You and Layla can come here and we can all go for walks

I'm sorry it's like that for you. I bet you could get some pepper spray at a gun/hunting shop (do they have those in Canada?) that's where I got mine in Alaska.

yes, you get pepper spray from gun/hunting shops thats where my mother got mine before I went off to college last year

marcerella02 · 07-09-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by YrkieLvr19

yes, you get pepper spray from gun/hunting shops thats where my mother got mine before I went off to college last year

well i just talked to my dad and it is illegal to have it in Canada, but i think he is going to go to that outside store Cableas?? and get the bear spray... he'd rather i be safe and it's not like i'm going to go waving it around LOOK WHAT I HAVE!!i would jsut feel so much better knowing that i have it to protect us! thanks so much everyone! i knew you all would have great suggestions!

Shelby&Seymour · 07-09-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

that's a great idea... i'll go by and see if it just ignores me or whatever... i mean it can't care about other dogs too much ebcause there are SO many loose around here! thanks!!!

Better yet..... try to go by when the owners are around.... They may be really good people and if the German Shepard is a friendly dog... invite them to walk WITH you. The German Shepard could protect Layla!!

YrkieLvr19 · 07-09-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

well i just talked to my dad and it is illegal to have it in Canada, but i think he is going to go to that outside store Cableas?? and get the bear spray... he'd rather i be safe and it's not like i'm going to go waving it around LOOK WHAT I HAVE!!i would jsut feel so much better knowing that i have it to protect us! thanks so much everyone! i knew you all would have great suggestions!

definitely--good idea! Definitely better safe than sorry! Im sorry I did not realize it was illegal there but I still agree that you should keep it anyway and just be quiet about it. It will come in handy both for big/scary/stray dogs and when you are out and about around your neighborhood at dusk/dark and somebody might come up behing you...not trying to scare you or anything, this was just the talk my mom gave me last fall LoL...

Kodak · 07-09-2007, 06:09 PM

I would try a dog park and take my pup there, but sometimes there are big dogs in the parks. You may want to start a small terrier group in your area and meet somewhere a few times a month so they can play.

marcerella02 · 07-09-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodak

I would try a dog park and take my pup there, but sometimes there are big dogs in the parks. You may want to start a small terrier group in your area and meet somewhere a few times a month so they can play.

ya i've tried on here. but no luck!!! i might have to join up with closer states!! like Michian.. that's close as is Buffalo NY.. so i'll keep my fingers crossed!!

pea496 · 07-09-2007, 06:47 PM

We don't have to worry about dogs in our town. All dogs have to be leashed or have to be trained not to leave their own property (a lot of people have the invisible fences). It sure makes it easy going for walks because I see some dogs being walked that I would not want my dog near.

marcerella02 · 07-09-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pea496

We don't have to worry about dogs in our town. All dogs have to be leashed or have to be trained not to leave their own property (a lot of people have the invisible fences). It sure makes it easy going for walks because I see some dogs being walked that I would not want my dog near.

that would be the law here too!! but no one follows it

the only law that is inforced here is that pitbull and pitbull crosses have to be muzzled when in public

SJK1113 · 07-09-2007, 06:51 PM

awww it would be a shame if you and Layla have to stop going for walks! Is there a park close to you where you can go and walk her?

07-09-2007, 03:34 PM	#17
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	I'd call animal control if there's loose animals out and about. We had that problem here, I don't think they were licensed either. Animal control took care of it. but pepper spray and a bat sounds like a good idea too. __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922

07-09-2007, 03:36 PM	#18
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I have the exact same problem. And let me just say... Even the sweetest dogs can become territorial in a snap!! If I go to the left, it's a poodle, I jerked the boys up so fast I pulled Oliver's arm out of his harness. If I go right, there is a cocker spaniel that will cross the street and come onto our sidewalk, again I have to quickly pick up my 9lb and 12lb boys. They come out so quickly and it scared me to death. Luckily I have a large fenced in back yard, but Otis loves to walk so much, I know he misses it. I can't take a chance with them. I won't take a chance anymore. It's a shame we have so many irresponsible dog owners out there. Even my neighbors who I'm very close to are guilty of it. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

07-09-2007, 03:36 PM	#19
yorkiemalt Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,468	Oh gosh....I feel your pain. Our neighborhood is the worst....you can't go right or left.....I can barely go out in my own yard! As far as going to see the German Shephard by yourself, I'm not so sure that will work. The dog may be people friendly but dog aggressive. I often put mine in the car and head to a different neighborhood, park and sometimes even a school football field. As far as the pepper spray, why don't you try Cabellas.com. I think they ship to Canada and the last time I checked they had "bear spray". It sprays farther than the regular spray. I think we both should go walk with Simon! lol __________________ KimPhoebiChandler

07-09-2007, 06:09 PM	#26
Kodak And Lil Sister Kamari Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,438	I would try a dog park and take my pup there, but sometimes there are big dogs in the parks. You may want to start a small terrier group in your area and meet somewhere a few times a month so they can play. __________________ I'm In Love With 2 Yorkies! http://www.myspace.com/studkodak http://www.dogster.com/dogs/548996

07-09-2007, 06:47 PM	#28
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	We don't have to worry about dogs in our town. All dogs have to be leashed or have to be trained not to leave their own property (a lot of people have the invisible fences). It sure makes it easy going for walks because I see some dogs being walked that I would not want my dog near. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

07-09-2007, 06:51 PM	#30
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	awww it would be a shame if you and Layla have to stop going for walks! Is there a park close to you where you can go and walk her?