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03-28-2020, 05:49 PM
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Bear spray ???
before I inquire with the law ,
i'd like others opinions on this matter
my friend was out walking his 4 month old chessie pup on a leash
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and a big Rottweiler broke away off its leash from its owners and attacked my friends Pup
he managed to beat the Rottweiler off, but I told him he should start carrying a can of bear spray for protection against aggressive dogs like that
would this be legal to do??
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Last edited by Diesel_wiesel; 03-28-2020 at 05:57 PM.
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03-28-2020, 06:24 PM
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Dog Spray
Dog spray is legal.
Much smaller, handier.
Can buy at Canadian tire, campers village.
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03-28-2020, 06:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robfraser
Dog spray is legal.
Much smaller, handier.
Can buy at Canadian tire, campers village.
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X2 I'd rather explain to a cop why I sprayed a dog rather than have my face torn off. Dogs can be lethal weapons cops shoot them regularly in self defense.
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03-28-2020, 07:01 PM
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Dog spray
I don’t think the cops would care at all.
Dog spray does not permanently affect the dog.
Problem might be with other dogs owner.
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03-28-2020, 07:09 PM
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Carrying spray for self defence against dogs is legal. Dog spray comes in a smaller container and I think is more of a stream and less "foggy" than bear spray. If you try to dose an attacking dog on your dog with bear spray, you will probably spray your dog, the attacking dog and several bystanders, then experience secondary contact as you load your hot sauced dog into your car....
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03-28-2020, 07:21 PM
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Use dog spray. Just make sure the product you use is registered under the Pest Control Act or it will be considered regular OC spray which is prohibited in Canada. If you use it on a human or threaten to it becomes a prohibited weapon so be 100% sure of your target. Remember to watch out for blow back from the wind as well.
When I used a can a few years ago I called it in to the police. The officer was kind enough to meet me at the vet while my dog was being attended to after being bitten. I wrote out my statement. The officer looked at my ripped boot, bite on my leg and talked to the vet before he took the can, looked for the number printed on the label then handed it back to me. All was good. I never did find out what happened to the owner of the other dog but I have not seen that dog at the park since.
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03-28-2020, 07:49 PM
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my knowledge and understanding of situations like this
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it not the dogs fault for being the way it is,
its the owners and handlers fault, and getting a cute little ball of fur when its a puppy and grows up into to much dog for the owners, and doesn't fit in with their lifestyle
most times its due to being un educated , un knowledgeable people not getting proper handling and training advice or education, due to pride, stubbornness or just laziness, or not being able to afford it
or just not giving a crap and no ambition to get the tools and knowledge they need to own a dog with those aggressive tendencies
please correct me if my thinking is wrong ,
my way of thinking ( and this opens up a totally new can of worms )
is anyone that wants a dog should have to take and pass at bare minimum an obedience handlers course designed for the breed or cross breed of the puppy they intend to get, owners should be licenced before the dogs licenced , especially in cities or high population areas
this would lead to less dogs turned into the spca, or the local pounds, or worse yet just dropped off on the side of a road somewhere, or dogs being mistreated by the owners and neglected
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If you consider an unsuccessful hunt to be a waste of time,
then the true meaning of the chase Eludes you all together
you only get a second
shoot where their
going not where they been,
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03-28-2020, 08:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Diesel_wiesel
my knowledge and understanding of situations like this
IS
it not the dogs fault for being the way it is,
its the owners and handlers fault, and getting a cute little ball of fur when its a puppy and grows up into to much dog for the owners, and doesn't fit in with their lifestyle
most times its due to being un educated , un knowledgeable people not getting proper handling and training advice or education, due to pride, stubbornness or just laziness, or not being able to afford it
or just not giving a crap and no ambition to get the tools and knowledge they need to own a dog with those aggressive tendencies
please correct me if my thinking is wrong ,
my way of thinking ( and this opens up a totally new can of worms )
is anyone that wants a dog should have to take and pass at bare minimum an obedience handlers course designed for the breed or cross breed of the puppy they intend to get, owners should be licenced before the dogs licenced , especially in cities or high population areas
this would lead to less dogs turned into the spca, or the local pounds, or worse yet just dropped off on the side of a road somewhere, or dogs being mistreated by the owners and neglected
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Doesn't help much when he's chewing on your leg. 
Grizz
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03-29-2020, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams
Doesn't help much when he's chewing on your leg.
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yer so right there aren't you 
guess that's when one might want a extra powerful cattle prod, but with my luck the shock would go right through the S.O.B and shock meself 
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If you consider an unsuccessful hunt to be a waste of time,
then the true meaning of the chase Eludes you all together
you only get a second
shoot where their
going not where they been,
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03-29-2020, 07:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Diesel_wiesel
before I inquire with the law ,
i'd like others opinions on this matter
my friend was out walking his 4 month old chessie pup on a leash
Today
and a big Rottweiler broke away off its leash from its owners and attacked my friends Pup
he managed to beat the Rottweiler off, but I told him he should start carrying a can of bear spray for protection against aggressive dogs like that
would this be legal to do??
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Just should have grabbed the mutt by bottom jaw and pulled back fast= broken neck and then lay a beat down on the owner
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03-29-2020, 08:03 AM
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If I lived near people and that situation a possibility my walking stick would be a Louisville Slugger and if put to use I'd swing for the fences without hesitation. If I'm on my property or public lands I have the right to defend myself and what's mine. Same up there no?
Osky
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03-29-2020, 08:42 AM
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My wife carries a golf club when walking the dog. She's more concerned about cougars in our area, but has threatened a couple of aggressive dogs with it.
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03-29-2020, 01:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robfraser
I don’t think the cops would care at all.
Dog spray does not permanently affect the dog.
Problem might be with other dogs owner.
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You nailed it.
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03-29-2020, 02:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robfraser
Dog spray is legal.
Much smaller, handier.
Can buy at Canadian tire, campers village.
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and carry a nice belt knife.....
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03-29-2020, 03:34 PM
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and carry a nice belt knife.....
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A little “poke” behind the foreleg and it should “relax” quickly enough to save yourself or your dog.
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03-30-2020, 02:55 PM
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My Grandfather once killed a large dog with his bare hands after warning the neighbour about it attacking his children on their way to school
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03-31-2020, 09:26 AM
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I believe bear spray can be considered a weapon when used, that's why it's registered at purchase. Stick to dog spray or carry a walking stick. Personally hiking boots have taught all bad dogs to stay away for me and my pup.
If you got to choke a dog out do it from behind or lean on them behind the ear so you don't get chomped.
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