| Every year tens of millions of Americans who love | | | | 2. Electronic Dog Repeller - This ultrasonic dog chaser |
| their exercise by walking, running or jogging alone or | | | | uses an uncomfortable frequency sound in the 20,000 |
| with a friend or their own dog are attacked by a dog | | | | to 25,000 Hz range to chase dogs away. A super |
| or pack of dogs. To me there is little else as terrifying | | | | bright flashing LED light can confuse charging dogs too. |
| as seeing a dog charging my way. You wouldn't know | | | | The sound is only heard by the dogs and is not |
| unless you have experienced it. I have and it still chills | | | | harmful. |
| down my spine every time I see a dog coming | | | | 3. Canine Spray - Mace brand developed this less |
| towards me. | | | | potent OC concentration especially for dogs. It is even |
| Every year 4.7 million Americans get bit by a dog with | | | | EPA approved. |
| over 800,000 needing medical treatment. Almost half | | | | The dog repeller and canine sprays don't work all the |
| of those are kids. Of those needing treatment almost | | | | time on aggressive dogs like pit bulls and dobermans. |
| half require an emergency room. | | | | The telescopic stun baton does work on these more |
| You can take some precautionary steps by being | | | | aggressive breeds. |
| cautious around dogs; never turning your back and | | | | To be honest I don't have much sympathy for dogs |
| running away; never approach a strange dog without | | | | that are out running around loose. I know full well leash |
| letting him smell you first and don't mess with a dog | | | | laws are in almost very community but talk about |
| while he is eating. | | | | worthless laws! And while the EPA may be |
| As a further precaution there are three self defense | | | | concerned about harming dogs, a charging dog |
| products that work to help protect you while you are | | | | presents a bigger concern to me. |
| out and about with or without your dog. | | | | The lower concentration of OC in the canine spray |
| 1. Telescopic Stun Baton - Without a doubt the best | | | | works okay and is good for some states that have |
| tool for self defense against dog attacks is this baton | | | | restrictions on pepper sprays. For others don't loose |
| that extends to 21.5 inches from 13 inches. Once it is | | | | sight of what you are trying to do-protect yourself |
| extended the extension is electrified with 800,000 volts | | | | from a charging dog. |
| of hair raising power. It has a light, a loud 120 db alarm | | | | Follow those tips and get some protection so you can |
| and is rechargeable saving you money. | | | | walk, run or jog in peace. |