If I'm not out with my dog running, I always carry a stick to ward off unfriendly dogs/ owners!
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If I'm not out with my dog running, I always carry a stick to ward off unfriendly dogs/ owners!
The FRA forum ; choking dogs since 2015
Yes,Dog attacks can be very frightening,the worst scenario being if a Bull Terrier/Staffy type latch on and they lock their jaws and won,t let go.If this happens and you have your hands free you can actually grasp the dog round the throat and block its airways ,it's surprising how quick this happens.A friend of mine who had this happen to him employed these tactics to get it off,unfortunately for its owner he killed it.
I myself had to do this to my Terrier when it latched onto next doors Sheepdog,it was unconscious in only about 15 seconds,it did the job grand,by the way,that Terrier is laid in front of the fire snoring right now so the answer was no, didn't kill the little s..t, it soon came round.Hope you never have to do this but ' log it ' because take it from me,it works.
I know nothing about the specific physiology of dogs but loss of consciousness in 15 seconds sounds like the blood supply to the dog's brain was being blocked off, rather than its airway. However it works, it does sound like a good strategy to be aware of, though hopefully it will rarely be needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by itscurtainsdluxe
I once had to choke out a Jack Russell that had locked its jaw onto my foot. I resisted the urge to kick the living bejeesus out of it and gave it a good throttling instead. It hung on for quite a while before it loosened its grip. I heard its owner calling "Colin, Colin" and I limped off, feeling guilty. The bloke did not see me but I saw the dog having a mental fit on the floor, but it was probably OK. I didn't hang around to find out. I started carrying sticks with me from that point.
Never wanted a dog, couldn't see the attraction of picking dog shit up in the pissing rain but since we've started walking my stepdaughters black lab puppy I'm a convert, can't wait to take her out for a run. So if anyone in the Lancaster area sees a miserable looking bastard running with a black lab it could be me but don't worry she won't bite
dog or daughter ? ;)
I used to work with an ex-marine. I remember a conversation that went something like...
Me: So have you killed anyone?
Him: No... I killed a dog once.
Me: Yeah, why?
Him: On the estates in NI, they train alsatians to attack soldiers. So we were trained to use the rubble that was always lying around the place to beat them off.
not sure about dogs but there are some (crazy ass goats) on youtube
not sure about dogs but there are some (crazy ass goats) on youtube