@thinkingcanine: You asked about how to defend yourself from a dog, so here is what I recommend people carry, if allowed where they live. Some other advice: • Do not run. Running turns you into prey and escalates pursuit in seconds. • Hold your ground and square your stance if the dog advances as movement away can trigger attack. • Use a deep, authoritative command (“STOP,” “NO,” “BACK”)… panic sounds fuel arousal. • Put something between you and the dog immediately: bag, jacket, backpack, umbrella, bottle. Distance saves skin. • If contact happens, feed the dog the object, not your limbs. Let them latch onto anything else. • Protect your face, throat, and neck at all costs. These injuries are the most likely to be fatal. • If you go down, curl tightly, chin tucked, fists over ears and do not flail or scream. • The moment the dog disengages, create a barrier (car, fence, door) and do not re-engage. • Every bite needs medical attention. Infection, nerve damage, and rabies exposure are real—even if it “looks minor.” #dogadvice #dogtips @Reagan McKeever

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hailskatin666
CatDog CPDT-KA, CCDT :
it doesnt feel safe to take dogs in public ever since 2020, the careless dog owner problem has become epidemic
2025-12-17 13:51:47
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deshedqueen
deshedqueen :
BIT OFF!? 😭😭
2025-12-15 03:54:00
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elihondo
Enoch :
I carry mace. I have had 2 dogs running loose try to attack. My dog won’t fight he tries running away. I have never used the mace but I have it.
2026-02-03 13:56:19
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fondabees
FondaBees :
I pulled my dog out of a dog fight with my neighbors pit bull by grabbing her back legs and quickly pulling her away. It worked and I didn’t get bit. Both dogs seemed confused. Maybe I was lucky or maybe this will help someone.
2025-12-15 04:36:13
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danceswithdobermans
DanceswithDobermans :
An umbrella can also be something easy to pop out / startle and create a barrier / distance. I feel for that girl though.. I too have been traumatized (never injured tho) and won’t walk my neighborhood due to off leash dogs. It’s really sad.
2025-12-15 04:23:52
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aimawaymessage12
aimawaymessage :
would love to hear about indoor enrichment ideas. My buddy is scared of outside, but also clearly bored/understimulated
2025-12-15 07:35:25
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cacklinghag05
cackling hag :
My kiddo was bitten by a German Shepard while riding a bike and got 6 stitches. Now we carry mase with us while on walks or bike rides. Always on our hands, ready to fire. It makes us feel safer knowing we have something to protect us in case of an emergency. Hope this helps!
2025-12-16 02:34:19
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charliefoxtrot67
charliefoxtrot6 :
Doggie Mace.
2026-07-19 15:06:12
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greenliz333
Dragonrider333 :
I carry a number of deterrents/ protection. No off-leash dog comes near.
2026-02-04 02:26:04
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user74111722702035
craig :
pit bull?
2025-12-28 21:59:15
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lovenymphology
lovenymphology :
This pisses me off so bad dog owners who cannot control their dogs it infuriates me so much now you had to go through all of that glad your safe
2025-12-17 01:39:23
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kushkingdomk9
Kush Kingdom K9 :
Sorry 💐
2025-12-15 10:30:22
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21tootoo21
21tootoo21 :
Really appreciate your content.
2025-12-15 04:00:56
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mymishmashmenagerie
MMMenagerie :
The dog I fought off another got two black eyes and a scar across her face from me trying to wrestle her off another. The victim dog did not fight or that’s when she grabbed him, I got her under control in about 120 seconds, she did not attack me. 3k worth of doctor bills between me and him. I did not have the strength to get her off him and had to scream until my throat bled and someone grabbed her trachea shut. I almost passed out and she let me lead her away happy as a clam after. If she’d gone for me or the two other dogs nearby?
2025-12-15 06:09:14
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user4710397542454
user4710397542454 :
my dog wears his back pack with water bottles and poop bags which saved him injury when we were attacked. I had my golf club with me which after 3 hits made the rotty retreat. mace probably wouldn't work here as it is pretty windy. there's always loose aggressive big dogs here and it took me a year to get over it and walk alone with my dog.
2025-12-31 00:50:04
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petespack21
petespack21 :
1. Carry a small boat horn. No joke. It’s LOUD and can be used before they get too close. 2. It can be helpful to drop the leash to allow your dog an escape route. 3. It’s also ok not to walk your dog. Find sniff spots or provide home enrichment 💙
2025-12-18 00:39:51
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417pawsinmotion
Amanda 🐾 dog walker :
Saber brand stun guns/tazers make a very loud noise that is scary for the dogs like the airhorn wood but in the instance, you have a really crazy loose dog coming you can actually make contact and get the dog off your dog. I have used my stun gun, probably 20 times from a distance and they run.
2025-12-15 22:42:06
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laceylary
Lacey Robison390 :
pet corrector, spray shield, dog/cat treats that are easy to grab, throw, and spreads
2025-12-15 03:36:22
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417pawsinmotion
Amanda 🐾 dog walker :
Hi! Dog walker here. In my experience, pepper spray is not even worth carrying. I’ve sprayed three different dogs three different days directly in the nose and eyes, and it did nothing, they still made contact with my client and they didn’t start rubbing their face until after they were removed by the owners. I will say, however.
2025-12-15 22:41:23
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gerbybruckner
gerbybruckner :
pepper spray didn't stop a dog that broke through his fence from trying to use my dog as a chew toy.
2025-12-15 03:45:48
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uncleuncle818
Uncleuncle818 :
I don't leave the house with my dog without my phone, pepper spray, and Mr Ruger. I hope I never have to use anything like that but it's my responsibility to protect my dog and myself.
2025-12-15 21:12:20
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furfostermom_austin
Kay :
What about using a cattle prod? There are small ones
2025-12-15 04:31:58
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soonerdogs
Soonerdogs Oklahoma :
carry a gun
2026-01-04 03:04:48
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puppikitti
puppikitti :
i’m the same way. i get scared of walking my dog alone due to so many dogs that get dumped in my neighborhood. i’ve seen people carrying sticks as they walk their dog in case
2025-12-17 17:12:10
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turnmeupsidedown
Nicarockaroma :
Also a cattle prod as a walking stick 👍 theyre waterproof, rechargeable, and give you distance. Great for walks in the woods too
2025-12-15 14:08:33
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