re: [pyrnet] Re:dog fight

[merrirfav@icehouse.net]

Hi Ann Marie,
I walk our 2 male dogs in the morning also :o) They love the exercise and Emmett won't go 
duty in his home area either, so I get to bring a little treat baggie home . . . lol I got a tip from 
a friend that helped me through some curtain climbing kittens. I carry a squirt gun on walks at 
times. Only for pooches . . . I fill the squirt gun half with inexpensive body spray, or vinegar, 
and half water. Haven't had to use a supper soaker yet . . . lol They really hated the squirt 
gun. No more dog fights :o) I have a two way leash system set up when I walk the dogs. 
Emmett is on the main leash, and Melvin is attached to Emmetts collar, so if Emmett wants to 
lurch forward to start something with another dog . . .  he is pulling against the lead leash and 
Melvins weight. Needless to say he doesn't get very far . . .  They are great on walks now.
Hope this helps.
TTFN Mer


> ** Original Subject: [pyrnet]  Re:dog fight
> ** Original Sender: "annmarie" <annmarie86@earthlink.net>
> ** Original Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 19:58:29 -0400

> ** Original Message follows... 

>
> Jan,
> 
> Thanx for responding.  What exactly is a "dog ranger"  and where can I get
> one?  LOL  Anyway, to the point, I am pretty much stuck here in the
> neighborhood.  I am walking two dogs, as I also have a jack russell mix.  We
> walk early in the morning..around 5am....for the poop thing as Ki will not
> go poop in his home.  Also for exercise.  I walk again in the
> evening.....and then run with him alone later in the evening around 8 or 9.
> I haven't had any problems then, not to say I won't but as I said I stay in
> a two block radius of the house on streets where I know the people and the
> animals.  But with wandering dogs anything could happen.  Do you have any
> advice for me on how to handle Ki if we did meet a dog and there ensued a
> fight?  I have read about grabbing the hind legs and pulling up so the dog
> is wheel barrowing....but frankly would be afraid to reach in unless
> completely sure not to get bitten.  This is my formost ? of the moment...Any
> HELP would be welcome.  Thanx to those who have responded to my emails with
> some very helpful advice.  It is what I came to this site for in the first
> place.
> 
> Ann Marie
> 
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Mer

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