Advice from the Faithful Pet Mentor

There are a reported 5 million dog attacks on Americans every year. Those are the reported numbers. Millions more go unreported. That presents a sizable threat to the millions of Americans who love to walk, jog, or cycle outdoors. If you'd ever been attacked by a dog, the fear and intimidation that it leaves on you is an impression that doesn't go away. It makes you fear a charging dog for the rest your life.

How do I know that? Because I was the victim of a charging dog and have 140 stitches in my forearm to show for it. It was not fun and left a lasting nasty taste in my mouth for charging dogs.

Irresponsible dog owners who don't follow leash laws should take some consequences for their irresponsibility. But the police are so overwhelmed with more serious matters they don't have time for it.

So some common sense has to come into play when you're recreating outdoors.

Be careful around dogs and never turn your back and run away from a charging dog. Don't disturb a dog when it's eating, sleeping or chewing a toy. Don't approach a strange dog. And never try to pet a dog without letting him see and sniff you first. That is a sure recipe for disaster.

I used to carry a telescopic stun baton with me when out walking and it did save me a couple of times. But nowadays I carry a pepper gun that shoots out a full strength 10 percent solution of oleoresin capsicum (OC) up to 25 feet away. It has replaceable cartridges that hold enough OC spray for seven 25 foot shots.

It even comes with a practice water cartridge so you can get used to the range which is the longest of any pepper spray or self defense product in the world.

When are you getting one?

If you think crime can only happen to the other guy you are wrong. The "other guy" is thinking the same thing and to him you are that "other guy". There is a reason why they call it self defense. You have to protect yourself, your family, your home and business!!

Chances are if you are reading this that crime has touched your life in some way or you consider yourself at risk. Take the next step and do something to protect yourself! Your life and safety is worth far more than the cost of self defense product.

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