[outlaw]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Railcruiser Let me begin that i am only afraid of 4 types of dogs alive-dead big-small Let me also say that without exception I always have my pet Daring the anole on a leash when we go for a walk.

As to the sheriff response I question his understanding of the law. A person can be charged with assault and battery simply by an increase in vocal volume and placing his/her hand on another's person's body. The owner of that dog committed at least battery because the owner's weapon was that dog.

I am afraid of strange dogs because as a kid I had one attack me without provocation.

I find it misguided when I hear/see a dog owner place their love for their dog over the safety of human beings

I've known and experienced a lot of people over my life; I'm going to side with the dogs. No offense intended.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by 73Goat

At first I was a little incensed by your advice, until I got to the "works 100% 7 out of 10 times' part. It made me wonder if you were joking when you posted this?

I'm not shocked at all that this person can be 'afraid' of dogs while having small dog pets. While I have no 'fear' of dogs in general I would most definitely be 'afraid' of a large dog on the loose attacking my Bichon (and me). I'm fairly certain that I would NEVER follow your advice to stave off a dog attack. My wife loves small dogs and we have had many over the course of our lives together, but she absolutely is afraid of large dogs.

I'm really curious to know what happened in the 3 times it 'didn't work 100%'? and I'm curious to know how many aggressive dogs you've encountered to test your hypothesis.

Yes. It was tongue in cheek. However, I have had several encounters with aggressive dogs, some attacking me and some attacking another dog. I have responded to a medium sized dog by shoving my hand down its throat, which immediately ended the aggression. Although I did get my hand bit a little. I have been attacked while running, getting bit in the leg (small dog). I have stuck my arm between a dog attacking another dog, only to get bit on the hand and arm. I've never dealt with a German Shepard or Rottweiler. Those breeds are intimidating, especially if they have been following you for awhile at night. I guess it depends mainly on the size and breed of the dog. I have never seen an aggressive Golden Retriever or Labrador. I honestly don't get the fear so many people have regarding an unleashed dog. My first thought seeing an unleashed dog, is I hope it doesn't get hit by a car. I don't call the police, animal control, or take the owner to court. Wild dog packs, I understand fearing those. But pet dogs. I just don't see that much fear and hostility to a neighbor's dog that may bark aggressively at you. Just ignore them, and they usually will calm down. And let's not even start on unleashed grand kids driving golf carts...

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Yes. It was tongue in cheek. However, I have had several encounters with aggressive dogs, some attacking me and some attacking another dog. I have responded to a medium sized dog by shoving my hand down its throat, which immediately ended the aggression. Although I did get my hand bit a little. I have been attacked while running, getting bit in the leg (small dog). I have stuck my arm between a dog attacking another dog, only to get bit on the hand and arm. I've never dealt with a German Shepard or Rottweiler. Those breeds are intimidating, especially if they have been following you for awhile at night. I guess it depends mainly on the size and breed of the dog. I have never seen an aggressive Golden Retriever or Labrador. I honestly don't get the fear so many people have regarding an unleashed dog. My first thought seeing an unleashed dog, is I hope it doesn't get hit by a car. I don't call the police, animal control, or take the owner to court. Wild dog packs, I understand fearing those. But pet dogs. I just don't see that much fear and hostility to a neighbor's dog that may bark aggressively at you. Just ignore them, and they usually will calm down. And let's not even start on unleashed grand kids driving golf carts...

That actually works sticking your hand down a dog's throat??

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

That actually works sticking your hand down a dog's throat??

In that specific case, it did. The dog wanted to get my hand of his mouth as quickly as possible. Caution: don't try this with a pit bull.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by outlaw

In that specific case, it did. The dog wanted to get my hand of his mouth as quickly as possible. Caution: don't try this with a pit bull.

Or an alligator.