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Originally Posted by BFoster  If you are truly in fear for either you or your dog, I can understand the whole cattle prod discussion, but I find it difficult to condone the idea of using such a violent weapon on a loose dog. |
When a loose dog charges with a serious intent to have your dog for lunch, there is certainly a place for a cattle prod to change its mind.
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Originally Posted by BFoster Surly there is a better way to get the attention of inconsiderate dog owners than using a pain inflicting weapon on their dogs. Now, if this discussion was about using the cattle prod on the owners, then I could get behind it more. Just kidding. |
Well, if it was the owner that was charging, I could agree with you. Unfortunately, the immediate problem is the charging dog - the owner is secondary.
Most dogs are bluffing when they charge, but certainly not all. And if your leashed dog tends to be reactive, which most are to a charging dog, then whatever is needed to prevent a dog fight should be used.
Me and my dog(s) have been charged a few times while out on a walk. Only once was the dog truly serious, but it was only by the grace of god that I was able to keep him from KILLING my dog. I would have liked to have had a couple cattle prods on that day.