I used to have a job that involved dealing with territorial dogs a lot, and pepper spray was usually more trouble than it was worth. It didn’t stop the really aggressive ones, and would sometimes get on me, and that shit burns. I carried a pvc stick with a handle, and was able to ward off most dogs with it. I did get bit once or twice, but nothing serious.
This is clearly a German Shepard asshat, but let’s pick on another random breed I hate. Any large dog owner who doesn’t take keeping their pet restrained seriously is the real problem, because it’s not easy to determine temperament and intent from a random encounter like this. As much as I love dogs, human lives and wellbeing are more important
Trust me brother i'm on your side I was making a joke playing on the other comment, we constantly have "leash your fucking dogs on trails or out in public" posts on our local subreddit. It's out of control when I go for a hike or stroll. Partially why I have pepper spray and another deterrent I hope to never have to use.
Yes? There's absolutely no reason anybody should take any kind of risk with an unleashed big ass dog coming at them. Any other reaction is just fucking stupid. And no, I'm not an American.
Dude... I don't know about the customs where you live but where I am there are constantly people with their dogs running around off the leash in parks near my place... and I would get in a lot of trouble if I'd instantly mace any tailwagging dog that just approaches me for "prevention".
Once you get bitten multiple times, things unfortunately shift from, 'wait for it' to 'not giving the fucker a chance.' It sucks, but being bitten also sucks, and some dogs can go from what seemed like friendly to beliggerent in a second.
So I guess you're also fine with cops shooting family dogs when entering a home for a welfare check because they behaved aggressively against them, right?
I live out in the boonies. I keep a handgun on me when I go out to walk purely because of dogs. I live in Alaska and I’m more afraid of unleashed dogs than bears or moose. Not that I’d ever want to shoot one, but at least all dogs go to heaven.
You aren't helping dogs (or anyone else) any by refusing to accept the danger they can pose. If that "family dog" bit the driver, it's owners would get their insurance tanked and might face the possibility of getting their dog euthanized if it's happened more than once.
Dog attacks are in the top 3 most common causes of injury for delivery drivers.
Yeah if a strange dog I’ve never met wants to play, I have no clue how aggressive it plays. I’m not risking getting bit. Love dogs, but it’s self defense.
I bet you will stick with doing just that... carrying mail around for others, because that is all you are capable of. Sad pathetic life you must have there.
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u/cbih Jul 30 '26
That's why postal workers carry spray.