Well this was scary as hell

[der_kluge]

Look at it this way - it's probably the best workout she's had in a while. Maybe the dogs were just trying to motivate her.

 

[MonkeyDragon]

If she does decide to go with mace or pepper spray, be very, VERY careful with it. It's far too easy to fumble in an emergency and either get the can backwards and spray yourself, have the wind blow it back in your face, or, if you're using it to ward off a human, have it grabbed away and used on you.

 

[reveal]

If she does decide to go with mace or pepper spray, be very, VERY careful with it. It's far too easy to fumble in an emergency and either get the can backwards and spray yourself, have the wind blow it back in your face, or, if you're using it to ward off a human, have it grabbed away and used on you.

That's the reason we're leaning more towards the hypersonic emitter.

 

[Rel]

The domestic cat is one of the most bloodthirsty creatures on the planet. They are one a the few animals that kill just for the fun of it.

And remember folks, if you're ever attacked by a common house cat and have a gun on you, aim for the ears. Because that's where cats keep all their evil. A cat with ears is evil. A cat without ears just looks silly.

I'm glad to pass this information along as a public service. No need to thank me.

 

[reveal]

And remember folks, if you're ever attacked by a common house cat and have a gun on you, aim for the ears. Because that's where cats keep all their evil. A cat with ears is evil. A cat without ears just looks silly.

I'm glad to pass this information along as a public service. No need to thank me.

Thanks, Rel! And now we know.

 

[DaveMage]

And remember folks, if you're ever attacked by a common house cat and have a gun on you, aim for the ears. Because that's where cats keep all their evil. A cat with ears is evil. A cat without ears just looks silly.

I'm glad to pass this information along as a public service. No need to thank me.

At first I thought it might be photoshopped, but it does appear to be legit...

Poor cat...

(Though, yes, it does look rather silly!)

 

[Lobo Lurker]

As the former owner of a rottie (he's now in doggie heaven after 16 or so faithful years) I have a beef with the advice that you should attack it's throat.

Don't try attacking a Rottweiler in the throat. To be in a position to do so means that you'll have to be down low where the Rotti's superiour center of balance, weight, and strength will leave you at a severe disadvantage.

Like pitt bulls, rottweiler's can lock thier jaws. Once he clamps down, he's not coming off w/out a crowbar and/or a saw, even if he's dead.

Basically, what everyone else said is true. Make yourself bigger. Make agressive noises and gesture (a quick stomp forward accompanied by a yell (not a scared yell, an angry yell)) works very well on all species of dogs. BUT, for goodness sake, don't do this in the dog's home territory. The last thing you want it thinking is that you want to take it's territory away from it. Them's fightin' words!

I wouldn't recommend this to everyone ('cause any hesitation could cost you a limb), but canines will NOT bite off thier own tongues. If there's an angry rottie (this works, I've had to do it) reach in there and grab it's tongue. DO NOT LET GO!!! THis leaves you pretty much at an impasse. And if there are other dogs nearby, you've left yourself open for attack. Like I said, not recommended, but it works as a last ditch option.

Also, if you want a chance of backing out of a dogs territory, Move slowly, telegraph your movements (don't want to surprise the dogs), and DON'T make eye-contact. You want to get away, not challenge for pack leadership.

 

[Boss]

My parents live in the country in SE Texas, and my mother likes to take long walks. We purchased her a cattle prod. Much more effective than a stick, and legal as well. Of course, it does wonders to keep my father in line as well.

A side story to the country living thing. The other morning, I got out of bed bright and early and started getting ready for work. I turned on the shower (without looking) and went to get towels and clothes for the day. When I got into the shower, I let the water run over my back for a few seconds, turned around, and came face to face with a 18" long snake on my shower nozzle. Long story short, there is one less snake in my part of the woods. No, it was not poisonous (I think it was a rat snake) but when you have only been awake 5 minutes and find one in the shower with you, you tend to get a bit violent. One pair of garden shears later and problem solved. needless to say, I was wide awake, though the thoughts of heart attack did go through my mind for a few seconds.

 

[Uzumaki]

Please!

Unless you live on a farm & the cat's primary purpose is to catch mice, KEEP IT INSIDE.
<snip>

Well, yeah, but in your case, those cats are wild animals. I'm talking about the warm bed, cat food, sleep on your face kind of cat. And I saw that Animal Planet Special, too. Watched it with my 3 bloodthirsty creatures, who each demonstrated their killing instinct by 1) yakking on the carpet, 2) falling asleep and 3) hiding in my closet because a loud truck drove by.

 

[Zweihänder]

time to start carrying the Pepper spray.

Or the crowbar (cuz then you get to beat the crap out of the dog).

Or the shotgun (though there's where said Johnny Law comes in to play).

[EDIT]: One final idea: a sword. Not a sharpened one (that could get you in trouble with the police, since you'll likely kill the dog), but a fresh one that hasn't been sharpened yet. I'm surprised I didn't think of this when I initially made this post, since I do this myself in walks around the neighborhood. I actually had to hit my friend's dog with it once, but he was okay, and he's never bothered me since.