I'm going to need more Halt!
10-24-09, 01:28 PM
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I'm going to need more Halt!
Went for a 44 mile ride today on the Mississippi River Road, north of St. Louis. Very rural. On the way out, about 7 miles from home I passed through a small town and a pack of 3-4 dogs came after me. I stopped and yelled at them to go home. They backed off about 10 feet and barked. I tried to ride away and they came in close. Squirted one with water bottle which did nothing. Then I got two of them in the face with the Halt and they took off. All this time the owner was hanging out her door and trying to call them back.
Later, I passed a trailer and a small pack of Harriers came rushing out. I got the lead one in the snout with some Halt and they backed off.
Going home through the same small town, I almost made it all the way through and one of the dogs from the previous incident came after me. I got him good with the Halt and he stopped immediately.
There were at least twice that many dogs loose in their yards during the ride that didn't try to chase me. Everyone around here lets their dogs run loose.
Like I said, I'm going to need some more Halt.
Later, I passed a trailer and a small pack of Harriers came rushing out. I got the lead one in the snout with some Halt and they backed off.
Going home through the same small town, I almost made it all the way through and one of the dogs from the previous incident came after me. I got him good with the Halt and he stopped immediately.
There were at least twice that many dogs loose in their yards during the ride that didn't try to chase me. Everyone around here lets their dogs run loose.
Like I said, I'm going to need some more Halt.
10-24-09, 02:43 PM
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instead of the halt visit your local gunshop. get a small .32 cal revolver and some shot capsules for it.
on a serious note I have heard a spray bottle or small squeeze bottle of amonia works. check with the sheriff and see if there is a leash law in that town. not that it will really do anygood but if soemthing happens the law is on your side.
go a different way too
on a serious note I have heard a spray bottle or small squeeze bottle of amonia works. check with the sheriff and see if there is a leash law in that town. not that it will really do anygood but if soemthing happens the law is on your side.
go a different way too
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10-24-09, 11:08 PM
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Pack some of this https://www.simplydogfood.com/Kibbles...s%20and%20bits
Throw 'em on the ground as they chase and keep pedaling.
Throw 'em on the ground as they chase and keep pedaling.
10-24-09, 11:28 PM
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Might be a good incentive to practice your sprinting.
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Don't know what the law in your state says about people controlling their animals, but I would be on the phone with animal control ... and get more Halt.
10-25-09, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by sknhgy
Went for a 44 mile ride today on the Mississippi River Road, north of St. Louis.
10-25-09, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Mississippi River Road or Illinois River Road? I'm trying to figure out which small town you're talking about.
10-25-09, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DVC45
Pack some of this https://www.simplydogfood.com/Kibbles...s%20and%20bits
Throw 'em on the ground as they chase and keep pedaling.
Throw 'em on the ground as they chase and keep pedaling.
10-25-09, 10:35 AM
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OH now there is an idea! certainly after a few visits with the goodies on the ground they will expect it and never taste the rat poison. (didn't Elaine do that?) LOL
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10-25-09, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jdon
But won't they look forward to your next visit or do you lead them to the river Mr. Piper?
10-25-09, 03:52 PM
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I have found that one, maybe two doses of Mr. Halt right in the puss keeps them out of my personal space. They may bark after that, but they keep their distance. I say it is extremely rare to find a dog that bites; the danger is them hitting your tire and causing a wreck. That is what happened to me in August of 2008, and that is why I now apply the Halt liberally.
10-25-09, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DVC45
Pack some of this https://www.simplydogfood.com/Kibbles...s%20and%20bits
Throw 'em on the ground as they chase and keep pedaling.
Throw 'em on the ground as they chase and keep pedaling.
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10-25-09, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sknhgy
I have found that one, maybe two doses of Mr. Halt right in the puss keeps them out of my personal space. They may bark after that, but they keep their distance. I say it is extremely rare to find a dog that bites; the danger is them hitting your tire and causing a wreck. That is what happened to me in August of 2008, and that is why I now apply the Halt liberally.
wait what?
10-26-09, 03:51 PM
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Household ammonia and a squeeze bottle. HALT stings. Ammonia denies breath, a memorable lesson for all creatures great and small. There are no repeat offenders.
10-26-09, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Billy Bones
Household ammonia and a squeeze bottle. HALT stings. Ammonia denies breath, a memorable lesson for all creatures great and small. There are no repeat offenders.
10-26-09, 10:58 PM
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My old neighborhood that I grew up in had a terror-dog. It was constantly getting loose and biting us kids. REALLY biting - blood & gore city. All the parents had tried to talk to the Neanderthals that owned this child-chewing monster. To no avail. CHOMP!!
As an 11 year old kid, we kids had a group discussion. "Fred" (the damned dog) had knocked us all off our bikes and proceeded to eat us. Fred chased a 4 year old girl - and she needed reconstructive surgery. It was time for action.
When Fred was on his owner property - a rarity - he was behind a stockade-fence made out of wood. So that's where R.S. threw the raw hamburger meat that was mixed with D.G.'s Drano - the addition of being my contribution.
Voila! No more Fred.
As an 11 year old kid, we kids had a group discussion. "Fred" (the damned dog) had knocked us all off our bikes and proceeded to eat us. Fred chased a 4 year old girl - and she needed reconstructive surgery. It was time for action.
When Fred was on his owner property - a rarity - he was behind a stockade-fence made out of wood. So that's where R.S. threw the raw hamburger meat that was mixed with D.G.'s Drano - the addition of being my contribution.
Voila! No more Fred.
10-27-09, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DVC45
Pack some of this https://www.simplydogfood.com/Kibbles...s%20and%20bits
Throw 'em on the ground as they chase and keep pedaling.
Throw 'em on the ground as they chase and keep pedaling.
Great idea.
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
instead of the halt visit your local gunshop. get a small .32 cal revolver and some shot capsules for it.
on a serious note I have heard a spray bottle or small squeeze bottle of amonia works. check with the sheriff and see if there is a leash law in that town. not that it will really do anygood but if soemthing happens the law is on your side.
go a different way too
on a serious note I have heard a spray bottle or small squeeze bottle of amonia works. check with the sheriff and see if there is a leash law in that town. not that it will really do anygood but if soemthing happens the law is on your side.
go a different way too
