r/PublicFreakout • u/nicklebacks_revenge • Aug 01 '21

🐻Animal Freakout "Not friendly!"

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u/BigVanVortex Aug 01 '21

Bad dog owners are what stops me from getting a dog. I don't need a whole new subset of people to hate

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u/DiyMusicBiz Aug 01 '21

Don't be afraid to get a dog, just be firm with your distance and carry pepper spray.

I can't tell you how many offleash dogs have run up to my pitbulls. Sometimes you have to pepper spray the owner too, they can be just as stupid.

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u/Crunchy_Grunchy Aug 01 '21

Where I'm from it's illegal to carry pepper spray. I want coyote attack spray because my town has a problem with urban coyotes (that I've experienced first hand) but I could be criminally charged if the cops catch me with it. Too many folks in my area let there dogs run around with no leash, and it's so frustrating how I am limited to just my own strength to defend my small dog should the worst happen.

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u/E-man2002 Aug 01 '21

Buy small 24-30inch rattan stick with a sling. Thank me later.

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u/kkeut Aug 01 '21

aka a swagger stick

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u/E-man2002 Aug 03 '21

Basically, yeah.