Dog Issues

[Tracy]

So do you spray the vinegar at the dog or the owner?

John Tserkezis wrote:

> Lars S. Mulford wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking that some kind of spray may be in order here. Are there any recommendations?
>
>
> I've been told that vinegar in a water pistol works, though I've not had the opportunity to try
> it, as the dogs in my area have ceased being a problem in the past few years.
>
> Though, it appears to be more of an owner problem rather than a dog problem. Dogs will be dogs,
> but the owners are the ultimate source of the problem.

 

[David Bogie]

The mail carriers and meter readers I know have given up on sprays. Many dogs on their routes have
been sprayed so many times they recognize the bottles and the action of reaching for them as the
first move of an aggressive intruder (you) and they will instantly defend their territory and safety
with unbelievable frenzy in order to prevent being hurt again by the spray.

These folks are now using a variety of electronic devices. They are available from various mail
order and local shops that specialize in law enforcement and other uniformed trades. Sorry, I don't
know which units they use but the Letter Carriers' Union (whatever it's called) actually endorses at
least one such device. wonder if there is a Web site for them? dunno

I really like the ammonia idea.

Personally, I carry a small freon-powered air horn. It is strapped under the seat and can be reached
easily. the AirZound horn is more practical since the button is easily located in your bike's
cockpit. The blast of sound hits a dog's hearing system so hard they don't know where it's coming
from so you're not targeted as the source of discomfort. As pointed out, it probably won't work on
older or deaf dogs.

david boise ID

[email protected] (Banjopikr1) wrote in message news:<20040105204248.15365.00002570@mb-
m03.aol.com>...
> > I'm thinking that some kind of spray may be in order here. Are there any
> >> recommendations?
>
> Lars Ask you mailman what kind of spray he carries. Mace seems to work well.

 

[Tracy]

Dogs hunt and kill deer.

Mike Schwab wrote:

>I have not tried this myself, I was told by an experienced rider that he uses a 16-20 oz pump
>bottle with full strenght ammonia. He aims at the ground right in front of the dog. Usually the
>smell will keep them back. If it contiues he goes for the body. If it contiues then he goes for the
>nose and if he gets the eyes he does stop and try to wash them out.
>
>Most male wild animals tend to mark their territories with urine. They have 'deer urine' in hunting
>stores. Has anyone tried collecting and spaying any along side the road? (the 'deer urine' or have
>your dog go in an area with a collecting drain.)
>
>Samuel Burkeen wrote:
>
>
>>When I was a teenager in the 60's I took bicycle tours in southern Ontario. Farmer's dogs were a
>>problem. We just put a very dilute ammonia solution in a water pistol - aimed for the nose. The
>>smell stopped them dead in their tracks. "Lars S. Mulford" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>news:[email protected]...
>>
>>
>>>Howdy folks!
>>>
>>>First, thanks to everyone who responded a month or so back with ideas to
>>>
>>>
>>get
>>
>>
>>>a recumbent for my youngest daughter (10). We found a nice EZ-1 SC and she's been riding it
>>>steadily since Christmas! It's been cold here on the Eastern Shore but that hasn't stopped her.
>>>What HAS been causing issues though, are some dogs that we've encountered when riding. Animal
>>>lovers aside (and we're animal lovers ourselves), these dogs are a nuisance. People who let their
>>>dogs run free in neighborhoods so that they go after children and **** in everyones yard are not
>>>cool. I've not encountered a dog yet that would continue to go after me upon receiving a well
>>>placed knock on the head or below the jaw from my size 15 shoes... But my lil' girl doesn't have
>>>that option when she chooses to ride by herself.
>>>
>>>I'm thinking that some kind of spray may be in order here. Are there any recommendations?
>>>
>>>--
>>>"Sea" ya! --Lars S. Mulford "You can find evil anywhere you look. The question is, why are you
>>>looking?"
>>>
>>>
>>>
>

 

[Mikael Seierup]

"David Bogie" skrev...
> I really like the ammonia idea.

Try spraying some in your own eyes and see if you still like it. It could happen in windy conditions
or if a child misaimed it. http://www.bicyclesource.com/body/safety/dog-weapons.shtml This covers
ammonia as well. Sobering reading. I also got a whiff of some when I was working a summerjob on a
Colgate-Palmolive factory. Machine spilled a large amount of detergent with ammonia and we had to
leave the building while someone with proper protection cleaned it up. This wasnt even full strength
but dilluted ammonia.

Lemon juice perhaps. Dunno if the artificial kind stings as bad as the real thing but at least it
would be fairly safe to test. And safer for the dog and everyone else no doubt.

Mikael

 

[OldGeezer]

Originally posted by Geob
> I have found this 'Dog Dazer' to be most effective against all but deaf dogs.

I like the idea of the Dazer thingee. I'd like to read some statistics (without spin) before risking
starting a fight.

My bud uses something, I need to find out what, think Pepper spray. He shoots in front of them. It
has worked so far. Are you here, Mistuh Jones?

GeoB

Yes, GeoB, I'm here. I use pepper spray and it works quite well. However, I recently bought a Dog Dazer and am impressed with how well it works. The device is a bit large and I have yet figured out a way to mount it to the bike itself, but it will come.

 

[Jerry Rhodes]

"Lars S. Mulford" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<HkdKb.988

> I'm thinking that some kind of spray may be in order here. Are there any recommendations?

How about just urinating into a cheap spray bottle and using that.

That would serve two purposes,

1) repel dogs

2) cure the SOB that steals your bike from ever drinking something that looked like "Sports
Drink" again.

As far as getting some "overspray" on us .... we guys don't seem to be bothered by "over spray" when
we spray the whole bathroom before we get a "handle" on the trajectory of the stream(s).

I'll have to try it on the killer Chihuahuas that chase me daily going to and coming from work.,

Jerry

 

[Tom Sherman]

Jerry Rhodes wrote:

> ... I'll have to try it on the killer Chihuahuas that chase me daily going to and coming
> from work.,

Two words: hot dogs.

Tom Sherman - Quad Cities

 

[Torben Scheel]

"Jerry Rhodes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]... ..
> How about just urinating into a cheap spray bottle and using that.
..
> I'll have to try it on the killer Chihuahuas that chase me daily going to and coming from work.,

If it chase you all the way, you must be a triker. Or drive like this guy :
! 5megabyte !
http://www.liggister.org/hpvsyd/AKTUELLT/slowrace/resultat/mikael.MOV

Sorry Mikael..

Torben

 

[Mikael Seierup]

"Torben Scheel" skrev...
> If it chase you all the way, you must be a triker. Or drive like this guy :
> ! 5megabyte !
> http://www.liggister.org/hpvsyd/AKTUELLT/slowrace/resultat/mikael.MOV

Waddaya mean? That path was any bikers nightmare. I mean just look at the damn thing... all smooth
and wide and level. I was lucky to escape with my life.

Mikael

 

[Bill G]

I was working on a mtb trail on a hot August day at a local park a few years ago and was carrying
out a 1/2 full water bottle I'd found. A buddy of mine was trail running and comes up on me walking
back to the car. He says "Glad I ran into you and you have something to drink", and asks for the
bottle. He takes a big swallow and asks what's in it. I tell him I don't know, I found it about a
1/4 mile back. He pauses a beat and says "You peed in it yet?" bill g

Jerry Rhodes wrote:

> How about just urinating into a cheap spray bottle and using that.
>
> That would serve two purposes,

 

[ashulzhenko]

Here is another useful gadget for repelling dogs:

http://www.discountsafetyproducts.com/product.asp?prodid=63&category=
http://www.discountsafetyproducts.com

Is this what you are talking about? This site also has pepper sprays for dogs that work well.

 

[Freewheeling]

I have one of those ultrasonic devices. Don't count on it.

--
--Scott
"ashulzhenko" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Here is another useful gadget for repelling dogs:
>
> http://www.discountsafetyproducts.com/product.asp?prodid=63&category=
> http://www.discountsafetyproducts.com
>
> Is this what you are talking about? This site also has pepper sprays for
> dogs that work well.
>
>
>
> --

 

[Bill Anton]

Just because the dog hears a "discomforting" sound doesn't mean he'll back down. It may just
tick him off!
--
Bill Anton 2001 Vision R-40 26x26 SWB OSS Lubbock, TX, USA

"ashulzhenko" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Here is another useful gadget for repelling dogs:
>
> http://www.discountsafetyproducts.com/product.asp?prodid=63&category=
> http://www.discountsafetyproducts.com
>
> Is this what you are talking about? This site also has pepper sprays for dogs that work well.
>
>
>
> --

 

[Harv]

Dogs are stupider than rocks, I think the u'sonic P-horn distracts a dog for
a couple of picoseconds and they forget what they were doing.
"Bill Anton" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:XNJ_b.4670$m4.3343@okepread03...
> Just because the dog hears a "discomforting" sound doesn't mean he'll back down. It may just tick
> him off!
> --
> Bill Anton 2001 Vision R-40 26x26 SWB OSS Lubbock, TX, USA
>
> "ashulzhenko" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Here is another useful gadget for repelling dogs:
> >
> > http://www.discountsafetyproducts.com/product.asp?prodid=63&category=
> > http://www.discountsafetyproducts.com
> >
> > Is this what you are talking about? This site also has pepper sprays for dogs that work well.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
>

 

[jhuskey]

rself.

I'm thinking that some kind of spray may be in order here. Are there any recommendations?

--
"Sea" ya!
--Lars S. Mulford
"You can find evil anywhere you look.
The question is, why are you looking?" [/B][/QUOTE]

Pepper spray such as halt can blow back on you. It stings! I know. You might try the little canned air horns such as used on boats. Obtainable at a boat supply or variety store such as Wal-Mart. Very loud,very scarey and very cheap and non lethal. Also might get the dog owners attention

 

[Bill B]

Cattle prods work great.Stops em instantly .I carried one mounted to my frame[like a frame pump].
Once you zap the pooch the pooch will not bother you again and even if it does start to give chase
all you need to do is hold up anything that remotely looks like the prod[stick,pump etc etc]