protection from aggressive dogs?

[pauldobe]

this may be odd to ask...any knowledge of protective "gear" for dogs? that would protect their neck and stomach/sides? my neighbors refuse to leash their aggressive dogs, reported it to animal control/police but they refuse to do anything because the owners are hunters that provide the city with many corpses for who knows what crap...

my dog was fearful to begin with when she was brought home from the shelter but these dogs go after her a lot and now she's petrified of seeing them/dogs that look like them.

at first it happened too quick to stop but now we both can sense if there's a aggressive dog nearby. hasn't been serious but blood was drawn(her own)and she either is too scared when dog's charge up to her to protect herself/bite back or knows better...:(

I bring a whip with us now and will crack the dogs trying to go after her with it, works well but when they charge her too fast I can't react I want her to be safe. was told some people have protectors for dog's that work around hogs or government where it protects the neck/stomach?

or suggestions for alternate protection for her? I don't want to seriously hurt them, but certain dogs keep rotating around us like a pack and won't stop no matter what I do. they're crazy, one directed a bite on me when I blocked him, I had to end up running to a nearby pond and almost drowning him to make him let go. even that human bite wasn't dealt with, I called the police immediately after and showed them the bite/the dog but they didn't care.

I love my dog and just want her to be safe, help please? :(

edit: knows this isn't training but didn't know where else to put it...><

[KlaMarie]

Where abouts do you live? I don't have any suggestions for protective "gear" to put on your dog. But other suggestions for deterrants.....it would depend on where you live on whether some of them were legal or not.

Not much is illegal in Texas to carry, so I'm not used to other places restrictions. And I would have to preface any suggestions I have with the fact that I would do just about anything to protect my dog (in the situations you're describing).....even if it meant doing serious harm to a stray dog or neighbors dog.

[tricia beaver]

When dogs came around our house and we started finding our cats dead and torn up, we bought a slingshot and metal pellets. Wont really cause much harm but it definitely kept them from coming back. Got it at Big 5.
As for protection....I would get a couple "dog jackets." Cut the neck pieces off all but one and sew them all onto the one. That way the attacker has layers to go through.
I would also get some pepper spray. Nice shots in the eyes should get a dog to release you real quick. No permanent damage. Though I am very protective of my dog and always carry a knife for this reason. My dogs are my children and nothing would ever get past me if it meant harm towards my girls.
I don't know what to say about the city not doing anything. If their off leash and not on their property I would take them straight to a shelter anytime they were loose. Any known dangerous dog should be confined and if the owners refuse to do it, the dogs being in a shelter cage for day or two might give you a little peace of mind.

[MissMercury]

How about a baseball bat.

[NZ Raw]

Hunters use rip collars and rip vests.



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They can be quite pricey.

[MollyWoppy]

Oh your poor dog, I can't imagine how she must feel being scared all the time, and at your own home. That's just not right, I can't believe that no-one listens or no-one cares, that's a disaster waiting to happen. What would happen if there was a kid in the mix? Bet they'd start worrying about it then.
I'd seriously look at getting a cattle prod (not that I know how much or if just anyone can go in off the street and buy one), screw them, they don't give a $hit about you and your dog then you have to do what you can to protect yourselves. Keep a record of every time/date you called/spoke to the owners and the authorities and whom you spoke to, I'd also try to take pictures too, get a folder together and keep them just in case.

[doggiedad]

find a powerfull tear gas.

[KlaMarie]

When dogs came around our house and we started finding our cats dead and torn up, we bought a slingshot and metal pellets. Wont really cause much harm but it definitely kept them from coming back. Got it at Big 5.

That's what I would suggest as well. Airsoft handguns are not that expensive, they work well, you can get semi or full-auto just like a real gun, ammo is cheap. And it doesn't really hurt the dog, just stings like a mother (saying this from personal experience ).
Just check into your areas policies and laws regarding this, because some of these airsoft and pellet guns look like the real thing, even with the orange tip, and you can get in trouble for carrying it.

[xellil]

I carry a stun gun. The sound is a deterrent and will give most dogs pause. If they come up close, it will knock them out.

[xchairity_casex]

you really need to be the owner hear and step up! getting a protective vest to protect your dog is NOT going to cut it YOU have to be the one to step up and STOP those dogs from even getting near your dog right now your dog is so nervous becuase she doesnt trust you will protect her and if all your doing is relying on a dog vest to keep her from getting torn up your still allowing those other dogs to even get close enough to attack.

carry a walking stick or some pepper spray be firm and let those dogs know you mean bussiness right now they are targetting your dog becuase your not doing anything all it takes is a few sharp wacks on those dogs heads and they wont even give you and your dog a second glance when you walk by again.
dont be afraid to get mean with those dogs they need to be taught a lesson you have to ask yourself whats more important my dogs saftey and well being or these dogs who will most likely end up being killed anyways due to the irresponsable owner?
its your job to keep yuor dog safe and to show your dog your going to protect him/her no matter what.

when my sister first got her toy poodle she was so afraid of everything on walks would jump and flinch and thrash around at the slightest thing then one day i was alone walkingh er a huge golden tried to attack her i stood my ground and wouldnt let that dog come near her chased it back into the owners garage after that whenever i walk that poodle she isnt afraid of nothing when my sister or someone else walks her while im not there she is a nervous wreck my sister told me sees her own shadow and freaks out.