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Old 02-23-2024, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Velvet View Post
In some rural areas dogs are used as guard dogs. When one goes walking (not on private property) these dogs often warn with a growl to stay off their property. Postal carriers etc walk with a significant stick and in an immediate attack scenario, use rocks too. Most dogs back off except, highly trained ones. But it is self defense. I wouldn’t categorize using your lawn as a personal attack. In my opinion, it is not the dog, it is the owner you need to train.
Yes. But in rare instances owners may not be present, dogs could be feral/wild or rabid. That is why I say dog is not usually the problem. There is a possibility of unforseen circumstances.