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Recommendation for Pepper Spray

Old 06-27-21, 07:47 PM
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have seen the name Sabre a good bit
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Old 06-27-21, 08:23 PM
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Why are we spraying dogs with Dr. Pepper?
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Old 06-27-21, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Troul
its easy to find non weapon looking dispensers.
https://www.amazon.com/SABRE-Pepper-.../dp/B08VY7JBW7 Has a reflective strap too!

Mace Triple Action Pepper Spray is good, but they don't seem to have a gel type.

Alternative option is to carry a managers special streak with you & toss it at the wild assailant. Hoping it buys you enough time to cycle off & no flats happen in the process!

Steak?

get bear spray
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Old 06-27-21, 11:12 PM
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Sabre gel. I have a couple, one keychain size, another larger. Yes, it works.

A couple of years ago I had to hose a large dog that appeared to be rabid and was definitely aggressive. It was in the middle of the street eating roadkill, ignoring traffic whizzing by. From about 30 yards away it saw me walking and charged toward me, loping sideways and off balance, snarling and definitely not fooling around. I had worried a bit that the gel might be hard to aim but the stream hit it right in the schnozz. The dog immediately turned around and ran off. Poor thing was clipped by a passing car, but got up and continued running.

I encounter chasing dogs often on my rides and runs, but I know most of those dogs and am accustomed to their behaviors. They're just "playing," doing that territorial thing many yard dogs do -- they stop as soon as I pass their personal boundaries. While I wouldn't dismiss the potential danger, I haven't felt it necessary to spray those dogs.

I have considered spraying those dogs too, in order to discourage them from chasing. Someone could be seriously injured by a dog that didn't intend any harm. The problem is that even "good" dogs can become vicious in an instant when they sense fear. I've seen it many times, including sibling dogs attacking and mutilating a sibling dog that was injured. Any dog is potentially dangerous if they sense fear, or if the person is knocked down and bleeds. But I'd rather try to at least talk with the owners first.

The only tricky bit is choosing a canister that you'll actually carry and can reach. For bike rides that pretty much rules out large cans of "bear spray." There are smaller canisters that we can clip onto a wrist, waistband, jersey pocket, wear around our neck, etc. If you get a neck band choose one that can snap under reasonable pressure, and be very careful wearing it for mountain biking, gravel, or any locations with overhanging tree limbs, etc., that might snag the neck leash. I use one with a large plastic clip for my jersey, and another smaller version with a carabiner that's secure but easy to operate with one hand.
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Old 06-27-21, 11:17 PM
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Incidentally, some of my friends carry homebrewed sprays in pump spray bottles. I would strongly advise against this. It exposes the user to lawsuit. A liability attorney could make a case against homebrewed sprays -- ammonia, vinegar, alcohol, wasp spray, etc. -- as being deliberately cruel and intending to inflict permanent injuries on a "harmless pet." And in some cases it is reckless to mix chemicals and ingredients without understanding the risks of combining ingredients -- ammonia and bleach is one example.

Stick with commercially made stuff.
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Old 06-29-21, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by John Valuk
According to Security Equipment Corporation (SABRE products), pepper sprays intended for dogs are limited by EPA regulation to a particular maximum concentration (1%) of active ingredients.

They sell their "Protector" dog spray in 0.75 oz. and 1.8 oz. packages.

I haven't used it, so I can't personally vouch for the effectiveness of the product.
As a former mailman, I never heard of them deter a determined, angry dog. My trick was to confront the dog, yell, and throw a biscuit, and back away, quickly. Fortunately, it always worked.
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Originally Posted by Pop N Wood
I carry a cannister of this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In this holster

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also made a sleeve from stretchy band elastic and some velcro I got in the sowing section at Walmart. Mounts right on the steering tube of my recumbent.

Don't know about the differences between a dog and a human but I can tell you for a fact this stuff will stop even the most determined dog. I carry a second can because sometimes you may need that for confronting the belligerent owner. I feel bad for the dogs, not their fault the owners are negligent.

You do know that 99% of the time simply stopping will stop the dog dead in it's tracks. Once the chase is over so is the thrill for the dog.
This is what I've carried for years now while biking on mostly country roads. I'd prefer not use it if at all possible. The results are instant on the very few occasions I've felt it was necessary.
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Old 06-30-21, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Pop N Wood
I carry a cannister of this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In this holster

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also made a sleeve from stretchy band elastic and some velcro I got in the sowing section at Walmart. Mounts right on the steering tube of my recumbent.

Don't know about the differences between a dog and a human but I can tell you for a fact this stuff will stop even the most determined dog. I carry a second can because sometimes you may need that for confronting the belligerent owner. I feel bad for the dogs, not their fault the owners are negligent.

You do know that 99% of the time simply stopping will stop the dog dead in it's tracks. Once the chase is over so is the thrill for the dog.
Of course you carry multiple cans of police grade pepper spray and have used them on dogs and people.
The homemade holsters are a nice touch and I’m sure you practice your pepper spray quick draw in front of a mirror every day
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