Best spray for aggressive dogs?

[Wayne02]

What is the best spray to use for aggressive dogs?

Should one use the Fox labs stuff typically marketed for self-defense from a human attacker, or is there a brand labeled specifically for dogs that might be more effective and possibly better from a legal standpoint after the fact?

Thanks

 

[David LaPell]

I have heard of the spray failing, so to me the only thing I would "spray" a dog with is a .357.

 

[ia1727]

Around here we would spray them with buckshot---

Steve

 

[Bob R]

so to me the only thing I would "spray" a dog with is a .357.

I was thinking more along the lines of #4 buck.

But, I have had success with a liquid fence product that is mostly pepper. It is more of a liquid than the sprays and is easier to direct to the eyes or snout. The rat dogs next door to me cower when I come out now. They used to yap their heads off but after just a few direct facial hits with this stuff they quit barking at me.

http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.co...icides-repellents/animal-repellent/30078.html

I have heard that a H2O/ammonia mixture will also work well.

If the dog is very aggressive, the sprays probably won't work that well. Then it's back to option one.

bob

 

[Kanewpadle]

I have also heard that spray was ineffective on dogs. And others that say it does. I don't know first hand.

I would lean more towards a foam type spray if I carried one.


As for me, I don't like sprays. I may not have the ability to control my dog and aim effectively with any spray.

When walking my dog, I carry a collapseable baton. If I'm not walking my dog and just out and about, I am armed with a knife and gun. If a dog is that aggressive, he gets shot or cut.

When it comes to dogs, I don't play. I've been bit twice and it won't happen again.

I love dogs, but not when they bite.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

I'd go to a camping store and get a can of bear mace. It's stronger than most human defensive sprays (around 5million scoville units) .... It also comes out of the can in a dense fog and travels 15ft or so, much better than some wimpy stream that comes from a key chain style spray.

 

[Bob R]

If it is dogs coming towards you when you are out walking, an umbrella comes in very handy.

You can use it as a club, a prod or as the dog rushes in you can pop it open in front of it. They are suddenly confronted with a very large opponent that wans't there a second ago. It confuses them quite a bit. They will often stop and go the other way, if not they may stop long enough for you to get an accurate spray on their face.

bob

 

[JcMack]

This is not a joke: Ask your mail person what they carry. Perhaps they've been advised on what works. I live between Chicago's south side and Gary Indiana. Both are prime dog fighting areas. The trash that fights these dogs tends to turn the loosers loose if they survive the fight. One of the reasons I carry a gun. Some of the strays I see, I'd prefer a bigger gun.

 

[mhakel]

I have heard that hornet & wasp spray is very good for both 2 and 4 legged problems........for me its the can size that makes it a problem to carry around........maybe OK in vehicle though.....maybe someone can come up with a holster for CC ??

 

[neiljrosen]

I'll bet that any pepper spray that's effective on humans will work well with dogs.

 

[charlie sherrill]

I spray at least two a month and so far the pepper spray has worked. If it ever doesn't work then I'll spray them with .40 cal. Properly applied, it works every time.

 

[David LaPell]

Don't forget to check the laws about carrying spray. What most people don't know, as in here in NY, that you cannot carry what the LE guys carry. The stuff for civilian use here in NY is watered down, I believe 10%. Having been sprayed with it, and having used it on angry full size people and having watched some adults not be affected instantly. I'll stick to a sidearm. I can tell you we had a local incident two years ago where a former cop had issues with his neighbors boxer. The boxer went after a couple people and had been reported, still the owners were allowed to keep the dog. Well, the ex-cop went jogging one day and the boxer came out and ran full bore for the guy. He hit with a 9mm from a Browning Hi-Power and dropped the dog. Since this was a resort town the rich folks went bonkers along with all the animal rights folks which our area is loaded with. It actually went to a trial and the judge tossed it out due to the dog's history. In my area we have alot of strays, I had two last winter that I could not get rid of, and we have no animal control officer. I called the local shelter to see if they knew of anyone who could get these dogs, since I had the wife and the baby and both dogs were not sociable. No dice, they told me if I could get them in the car they would take them. I told them the only way to get them in the car was if they were deceased. That didn't set well. We also have a few coyotes wandering and a few former NYC residents that get pit bulls and rottweilers for crack head alarm systems. It is one of the reasons I carry guns with cast bullets alot, if needed, I want to be able to park a slug in a big dogs brain.

 

[DeadAye]

The problem with sprays and fogs is the wind. Nothing like defending yourself when you can't see or breath....

As for using a prod type weapon on an aggressive dog -- Try to get the bad doggy to bite your prod and then see if you can get it to come out the other end.

 

[novalty]

My father has delivered heating oil to households ever since I can remember, and said there has only been one time where he believed a customer's dog was going to attack him. He found #2 heating oil was very effective in stopping the dog. Made for some angry customer's, but when it is the only thing you have available to you....

 

[The Highlander]

.22lr has been effective. The higher concentrations available such as 9mm, and .357 would likely be more so, and I believe the .45 and 10mm are extremely effective also. I've heard the highest concentration is called 12 gauge though.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

Here ya go ...

 

[longranger]

This past summer I had been doing quite a few backpacking excursions in the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area in the Big Horn Mtns. here in Wyoming.My observations of flat landers and their pets are as follows:

Owners of the dogs have no concept of how their dogs will be have in a woods setting.They think it is O.K. to unleash them and let them bounce down the trail and bump others using the trail.The dogs, 80% of the time take an agressive posture to the unkown person met on the trail.90% of the owners have no control over their dogs when they become agressive.

I had an experience with a guy and his 2 Lab X whatever got over the fence mutts.I had just hit the trailhead on return trip and his dogs were bouncing around the parking area.Immeadiately upon their detection of me became very agressive the female pins her ears back,hackles up,snarling and advancing.The owner hidden by the tonneau cover up on his truck is oblivious as to what's going on.I yell to owner to come get his dogs,he yells at them the female not listening to any commands still advancing gets close enough for me to give a good jab in the mouth with my Reiki hiking staff.She never backs down the owner catches her up and says to me "I don't think she likes your stick" I say I will kill your dog the next time.My sidearm was buried in my pack and not accessable.I have been bitten more than once from "nice dogs"I am never going to be bit again.I will kill your dog before being bit.I no longer bury my sidearm in my pack.
I relayed this story to local,state and federal law enforcement agencies and not one said I would violate any laws.I was surprised at the number of ladies that said "kill the dog".Only one person suggested using the bear spray.I will use the bear spray on the owners after I kill the dog.

 

[cass]

I always carry a small can of Gunk Carb Cleaner...only had to use it one time, and believe me, an aggressive dog will do backflips when hit with it. Legal? Don't care if I need to defend myself.

 

[kreativecid]

Jogger Fogger. Silly name. Great fitting and convenient peace of mind. For longer hikes I bring along Udap.

 

[kreativecid]

The old woman down the road carries a 357 but one day took her spray. Two other women were walking their dogs off leash (illegal) when the dogs started barking and getting aggressive. They got sprayed. The two women were beside themselves and later told me "I can't believe she should spray our dogs." I replied "Me neither, normally she would have shot them."

Those dogs are never out when that woman takes her walks!