dog problems at work ... taser?
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dog problems at work ... taser?
I work as a delivery driver and have a few troublesome dogs on my route. I'm looking for some humane ways to deter these dogs. A lot of people have told me to get a taser of some sort to spook them off. What I'm possibly interested in is the Ultrasonic Dog Taser. Anyone have any input on these ultrasonic ones? Do they actually work? Trying to keep cost down, as well. Looking to keep my legs (and other body parts) intact for future work days. All info is appreciated. Thanks. -- Justin
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I encounter the same problem in my work. I've never been bitten but the guy I work with gets bitten so much that I'd swear he'd have to have pork chops in his pockets. The thing I learned is to never show fear. I always talk to the dog while they are making the descion to go after me or not. It's kind of like greeting the dog before it makes up its mind to come after you or not. It lets the dog know that you are aware of him, and takes the element of surprise away from them. Use a nice but stern voice. Most of the time they will not come after you if you are facing them. They like to wait until you turn your back. They then usually just come up and just smell me after that and run off.
Last edited by rangerfan; Jan 4, 2008 at 09:11 PM.
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You may think I am kidding, but watch that Dog Whisperer show on National Geographic Channel. Someone talked my into to watching it and you can really learn a lot about controlling dogs, even dogs encountered for the first time. May have to watch a show or 2 until one comes up with an agressive dog but there is a lot of good information there. Also kicks in the head will get the point across to them also, and growl back too.
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For humane a taser would work.
I know for a awhile my local YMCA had a animal defence course. I didn't take the class but I did read through the pamphlet, it stated they'll show several simple attacks you can you can use to disable the animal and make a getaway, may be something worth looking into.
I know for a awhile my local YMCA had a animal defence course. I didn't take the class but I did read through the pamphlet, it stated they'll show several simple attacks you can you can use to disable the animal and make a getaway, may be something worth looking into.
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Did you all forget about the tiger already?? A dog is no different!! It's an animal and can't reason with you!! If you encounter the same dog regularily, it will come to expect the taser and figure out how to get you first!!
I keep a huge bags of dog bones/biscuits in my truck!! At first I have to throw them at the dogs, but after a while the dogs come to look forward to me stopping by, becasue they know I'll give them the whole dang bag if I need to!! Dog bones are cheaper than a taser, or a doctor!! And if it's an aggressive dog, I would rather it consider me a friend and not foe!!
I keep a huge bags of dog bones/biscuits in my truck!! At first I have to throw them at the dogs, but after a while the dogs come to look forward to me stopping by, becasue they know I'll give them the whole dang bag if I need to!! Dog bones are cheaper than a taser, or a doctor!! And if it's an aggressive dog, I would rather it consider me a friend and not foe!!
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i agree with rangerfan.... back in my younger dumber days i ended up doing community service at the local animal shelter cleaning kennels (probably the best community service ever, playing with dogs)... the one room had the dogs up for adoption, but the other was dogs that had just come in, hadn't been evaluated or anything. They always told me about workers being bitten by this dog or that dog... and when I cleaned their kennels... I was never bitten once.
Talk to them, don't make sudden movements, don't make them feel threatened by looming over them or reaching out at them. You'll be fine in MOST cases.
Talk to them, don't make sudden movements, don't make them feel threatened by looming over them or reaching out at them. You'll be fine in MOST cases.
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I've been waiting for this question to pop up
When I was a young lad I had a paper route, and my dad taught me a valuable lesson about dogs.....................Try a kids small squirt-gun filled with household ammonia. It is truly amazing how fast that dog will want nothing more to do with you!! 
One little squirt in the face and he will remember you for life...................
When I was a young lad I had a paper route, and my dad taught me a valuable lesson about dogs.....................Try a kids small squirt-gun filled with household ammonia. It is truly amazing how fast that dog will want nothing more to do with you!! One little squirt in the face and he will remember you for life...................
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Good one fabmandelux, i have used a small amount of ammonia poured in the garbage bag with the garbage when I have had problems with dogs tearing into the garbage. That ammonia sure does keep them away.
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I worked for one summer for a natural gas company in Pittsburgh as a "shut-off" man. When people didn't pay their bill and had to have their gas turned off, someone had to do it. (Don't feel bad....this was in the early eighties and people had to accrue gas bills of a couple of thousand dollars before action was taken. State regulations said we couldn't shut off in the winter or before a weekend)
Anyway, we were all issued mace/pepper spray and a 10" pipe wrench. I was forced to use several cans (pocket-sized) of mace over the summer and a couple of times when the mace didn't work I whacked a dog on the head or shoulder with the pipe wrench. Many of these dogs were conditioned/trained to keep an eye out for utility people. I have too many stories about that job to tell here, but boy was it interesting. I learned an awful lot about people, the human condition, and dogs that summer........
Anyway, we were all issued mace/pepper spray and a 10" pipe wrench. I was forced to use several cans (pocket-sized) of mace over the summer and a couple of times when the mace didn't work I whacked a dog on the head or shoulder with the pipe wrench. Many of these dogs were conditioned/trained to keep an eye out for utility people. I have too many stories about that job to tell here, but boy was it interesting. I learned an awful lot about people, the human condition, and dogs that summer........
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I have a 70lb chocolate lab that is outside a lot when I am home. (Which is 4-5 days a week)
I wish the delivery man would honk the horn or something to alert me to get the dog. She is very nice, but if you don't know her, she's just a 70lb killing machine.
Do Fedex/UPS/USPS people usually have the same routes all the time? I'd like to talk to them as I don't want them to have to deal with my dog just to do thier job.
Mike
Edit: I'd highly not recommend using a taser on anyone's dog. I would have some serious problems with that. I like my dog more than probably 95% of the people I meet. I would rather you just not deliver my stuff that day.
I wish the delivery man would honk the horn or something to alert me to get the dog. She is very nice, but if you don't know her, she's just a 70lb killing machine.
Do Fedex/UPS/USPS people usually have the same routes all the time? I'd like to talk to them as I don't want them to have to deal with my dog just to do thier job.
Mike
Edit: I'd highly not recommend using a taser on anyone's dog. I would have some serious problems with that. I like my dog more than probably 95% of the people I meet. I would rather you just not deliver my stuff that day.
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I have to agree with bradshaw6243 and Snowbunny, for bradshaw6243 he is right just watch Dog Whisper he has alot of good info on animals I watch it also my mom got me hooked on it, it has came in handy many of times lol, and for Snowbunny se also rigt have dog treat handy tell me what dog don't like getting treats from people, it learns them to some what be your friend after cause they know hey this person has snacks.
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I've been a Letter Carrier fro 30 years. We use the dog spray as needed. One shot is all it takes to stop the dog and he'll remember it the next time he sees you. Product is called "Halt" and comes in a small spray bottle. The ammonia can blind a dog, and that could spell lawsuit. "Halt" is temporary and there are no lasting side effects. It is also effective from 15-20 ft. which is important.
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I'm reading this thread with interest, since I'll be dealing with dogs of unknown disposition on my property in SC. Out in the country, people just let their dogs run, and the neighbor's pit bulls seem to think my property is their back yard. I haven't let them get close enough yet to know their intentions, but eventually I'll be building up there, and I'd rather not have to worry about them.