dog dazer

[Mr. Bloom]

While I support leash laws, I don't think they're a solution since they provide a false sense of security and only define responsibility...without really protecting anyone.

I advocate the deterrent approach.

Today, I resolved to buy pepper spray after being charged hard by a dog that came out of nowhere...right on a double curve with gravel! I've not heard of the whistle, but I'd consider it as preferable if it wasn't too big, simply because it doesn't require aiming.

Broken pelvis! Yuck...isn't that a very long recovery period? Glad she's OK, but I certainly wish it hadn't happened.

[emily_in_nc]

Broken pelvis! Yuck...isn't that a very long recovery period?

Yes indeed. She won't be going to Paris in a few weeks. We had a 20th-anniversary trip booked to the BVIs a month after my accident, and I remember (while under the influence of morphine) asking my doctors if I would be able to go. I can't remember how exactly they answered, but let's just say, they let me down as gently as possible. Thankfully, we were able to change our reservations from May to December, so we did get to go when I was in much better shape. We even took a 7-mile hilly hike around Jost van ****.

But yes, pelvic fractures are slow to heal. I couldn't bear weight on that side for 8 weeks. Started with a wheelchair/walker, then moved to two crutches, then one. I wasn't released to drive for 9 weeks. 10 weeks after my accident, I limped into work for the first time with no crutches at all. The slight limp eventually went away, but it doesn't happen overnight.

Emily

[SouthernBelle]

We seem to be having a lot more dog problem around here than last year. I've been lightly bitten once and we've had some scary incidents. But on the upside I'm getting to be a better shot with my Halt. Although it doesn't seem to spray as well or strongly as advertised. Tested it out yet again this morning on a rottweiler.

Meg and I are planning on ordering Halt holders from Nashbar. Trying to grab it out of my Bento and make sure it's pointed the right way is just too time consuming under the circumstances.

[Andrea]

I used police-grade pepper spray on a large lab a couple of months ago. He and another dog came out of nowhere and double-teamed me.

Just a word of advice- don't cram a handful of Sport Beans into your mouth with the hand that you used for the pepper spray. Even if you think there's none on there, trust me- there is...

[Mr. Bloom]

Just a word of advice- don't cram a handful of Sport Beans into your mouth with the hand that you used for the pepper spray. Even if you think there's none on there, trust me- there is...

Ouch!...wouldn't have even thought about that. I struggle just with sweet peppers on my Subway sandwich!

[btchance]

Saw my friend yesterday and she is doing better than can be expected. Another person on our email list had seen somebody with the Dazer and said it worked, and he went and bought one of his own and will report back with how it works. I'll let you guys know if it's any good. I'll also check out some other options to figure out if I like any of them.

THanks

[Velobambina]

I've been thinking about getting an air horn to announce my presence at blind corner or in other potentially dangerous spots (i.e., wake up IPOD wearers. LOL). I wonder if an air horn would discourage a chasing dog?

Anyone know where I could get an airhorn that I could mount to my handlebar? I know there's one made specifically for bikes.