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Originally posted by: Baked
Posting in an inhumane animal torture thread. You're suppose get on your knees, bend over and let the dog do whatever it wants to you to appease the animal lovers.
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Actually, you know, being on rollerskates with a dog attacking you is a pretty vulnerable position. It would be very easy to fall down and when you fall on skates, getting up would be tough with a dog munching on you. That's one reason I don't like the idea of trying to kick the dog while on skates. I'm going to buy some pepper spray and try to make sure I can get at it quick and know how to use it. Will carry my cell phone, too.
 
Originally posted by: Muse
Please, guys, be serious. The OP was serious and I don't think you should be flippant here.
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It is a great laugh though to see what else they can come up with. Funny in itself.
 
Originally posted by: Muse
Originally posted by: PrinceofWands
Definitely call the police, that kind of thing has to be stopped. If you were anywhere but cali I'd suggest you consider a weapon for self-defense, but if you live in the Republik you're just completely screwed in that regard.
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OK, so on your advice I just called the Berkeley Police, and was told that whatever Animal Services says to do, is what it is and they don't want to get involved. So, as it stands if I see the dog out there again, I'll call them (hopefully I won't be attacked again). I asked the woman if she knows where I can get pepper spray for dogs and she said she doesn't really know. 😕
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I believe in your area it's legal to carry chemical sprays so long as you have no violent or felony convictions, have never been judged addicted to a narcotic, and are over the age of 18. There may be additional laws however, so be sure to check with local authorities.

Mace makes a specific dog formula, as does ARI. They are supposed to be more effective than regular OCs against animals. You can also check with local police, animal control, and even your local post office to see what they recommend and find out about classes in your area regarding animal safety.
 
nothing illegal about carrying aerosol gel and that shit will sting when you hit the dogs eyes, plus the nose will not like it either. Bonus is it is not exactly healthy for the dog.

Also not illegal to have a lighter.


You might want to practive a bit though. I suggest you pack the following

1 box of baking soda
1 kitchen lighter with the long neck
1 can of flammable aerosol

put the above in 1 supermarket plastic bag

You were running along and the dog attacks you, you suddenly remembers you have some aerosol and a lighter in the backpack and remembered seeing people shoot flame with aerosol and lighter and decided to try scaring dog off with that.

baking soda and store plastic bag provides cover. You can throw in other non perishable no expiry date stuff.
 
Originally posted by: pcslookout
Originally posted by: Muse
Please, guys, be serious. The OP was serious and I don't think you should be flippant here.
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It is a great laugh though to see what else they can come up with. Funny in itself.
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I realize that the wit of ATOT is boundless and I respect it.
 
Called around and couldn't find any Halt! selling around here. I'll talk to the company Monday. Today I carried a 2 foot stick on my way to the workout.

 
Originally posted by: BoomerD
You may have to leave Berzerkely to get pepper spray, but I'm sure you could find it in Haywierd or Castro Valley, or even Oaktown.

Gun stores, sporting goods stores, etc. should have it...maybe even Wally World's sporting goods department.
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The mailman carries Halt. Or maybe Halt II, I don't know what they carry these days. I called the company and they said they don't distribute to CA, maybe they can't. They're in Georgia.

I called a Walmart and was told they don't carry dog repellent spray. Didn't call a gun store. I called a couple of large sporting goods stores and one carries some expensive stuff I haven't heard of. I found Halt on ebay and bought a can. I then realized I can get Halt II (1% capsicum instead of .35% for Halt), for the same money and wonder if I should get some of that. Maybe the regular Halt is sufficient. 😕
 
Honestly, I carry a XD subcompact 40 and I would of shot the dog. However, for a less final solution, the mace suggestion is the best. Other then that, kick it in the nose, that will make it think twice.
 
another thing you can try is airhorn. Dogs hate loud noises and airhorn will be downright painful for it.

Yes, I sit around all day thinking about what would hurt a dog.
 
I think it's illegal to defend yourself in Berkeley.

Just let the dog attack you.

It would be cruel to deny the dog it's rights.
 
Originally posted by: sdifox
another thing you can try is airhorn. Dogs hate loud noises and airhorn will be downright painful for it.

Yes, I sit around all day thinking about what would hurt a dog.
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A friend who was getting menaced by a dog on his daily bike ride bought an air horn with a detachable "horn" part. With the horn it was just loud, without the horn it made a super-high pitched whistle that made ME cringe. Apparently he only had to use it once, and the only time he ever saw that dog again was when it would rapidly run away once he turned the corner.:laugh:
 
Originally posted by: jagec
Originally posted by: sdifox
another thing you can try is airhorn. Dogs hate loud noises and airhorn will be downright painful for it.

Yes, I sit around all day thinking about what would hurt a dog.
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A friend who was getting menaced by a dog on his daily bike ride bought an air horn with a detachable "horn" part. With the horn it was just loud, without the horn it made a super-high pitched whistle that made ME cringe. Apparently he only had to use it once, and the only time he ever saw that dog again was when it would rapidly run away once he turned the corner.:laugh:
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hehehe a friend of mine (when he was a kid) used to throw firecrackers at fornicating dogs.
 
Originally posted by: sourceninja
Honestly, I carry a XD subcompact 40 and I would of shot the dog. However, for a less final solution, the mace suggestion is the best. Other then that, kick it in the nose, that will make it think twice.
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If I'd had a gun on me I'd have killed that dog, no doubt. I have a can of Halt! now and a can of Halt II is in the mail. Kicking a dog when on rollerskates seems a dangerous idea. Fall and you could be meat. I think this was a bulldog.
 
Originally posted by: Mr Pickles
You were rollerskating (quads) to the gym?!?!? That's freaking hilarious. I couldn't read past that part.
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I don't see what's so funny. Nobody has ever broken up laughing when seeing me skating in the street. Why would you in front of your computer? :roll:
 
Originally posted by: LTC8K6
I think it's illegal to defend yourself in Berkeley.

Just let the dog attack you.

It would be cruel to deny the dog it's rights.
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I understand the sarcasm and to be honest, I am often embarrassed at the lengths Berkeleyans go to assert their moral superiority. And they do have a dirty little secret, being a big Pacific Steel Casting plant in west Berkeley upwind from 1/2 the town that pollutes the air with loads of heavy metals and a stench that makes me nauseated when the winds are right and the workers don't give a shit or who knows what it is, and that happens way too often.

Dec. 16, 2008 article in S.F. Chronicle about Berkeley's dirty little secret

Berkeley officials don't have the guts to threaten to kick the company out of the town because it would force them to relocate and inconvenience a lot of union employees. This has been going on for many years and many people's kids have asthma and we're all being poisoned aside from being grossed out by the nauseating odor. And I live almost 3 miles from the plant. It's far worse for people living close to it. That semi-industrial area of Berkeley is small, on the windward side and borders on the rest of the town, which is almost entirely residential.
 
When it bites down stick your knife behind its windpipe and start sawing. After it's dead sever its head, wear it as a hat and knock on the owner's door to inform him you'll be suing for medical charges.
 
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