Two of the dogs I have killed were part of a pack. If a pack is after you, do you think you don't fight? Kill the leader, and the rest will leave. I speak from experience. If you run from it, it will run you down. You are acting just like a deer then. Even if it didn't start off aggressive, nothing seems to stimulate an attack like your backside.

I used to do a lot of hiking in Western New York along the Bristol Finger Lakes Trail. I used to always walk with a very strong oak staff (like 6 feet, almost two inches thick). It would be an amazing dog that will survive that - and they didn't. I did have a pack attack me once. They all had collars too. Someone's dog never came home.

Dogs are very afraid of our ability to hit them without committing tender flesh. Thrown rocks, spray, a club - all are very effective. After all, they have to lead with their nose. A wonderful target.

When I was young, I had a paper route - and there were aggressive dogs. You learn to deal, or you stop the paper route. I lost a few clients from the drubbing I gave their dogs - but I didn't lose any flesh.

I would never let a dog get close enough to run with me, unless it is my dog. Something that is fleeing signals "prey" to a dogs mind. Fooling with a dogs instincts is bad - and I am sorry, someone who lets their poochie run loose is asking for a dead dog.

I like to walk, I like to bike - and that means that I have to know how to deal with dogs. The only good dog in a road is one that is running away from me. I have yet to experience the friendly dog syndrome - they come out barking and growling - and I sure am not going to give them the idea that I am easy meat.

just my dos colones