Want to get the dogs out of the way and maybe spook the owners on my early morning runs. Anyone have an air horn and use it with success? Not a dog fan.
thanks.
Want to get the dogs out of the way and maybe spook the owners on my early morning runs. Anyone have an air horn and use it with success? Not a dog fan.
thanks.
I expect a full report.
Have you tried growl barking at them? They understand that language. Not kidding.
You can do that with people too. They get the gist.
Well that will work well... until it doesn't and you get mauled by the wrong alpha
It’s only mean old people and fatty moms/women out here. Some annoying younger gen Z, and always in packs of 4-6 people with their mutant dogs. Barely any runners in this community. Mostly snobby couples carrying Starbucks, walking their mutt on a 50 foot long leash. It’s a paved path, and people out here form a wall across the whole path as people have to walk in groups of 6. Peiple can’t walk or exercise alone? Sometimes they need to learn a lesson. I’ve got the Air horn , found one on Amazon.
aren't all horns an "air horn?" All horns that make a noise that is. Air going through them makes the noise.
Yes, all the time. Next question.
Great, because the only thing that can fix annoying people with annoying dogs is an annoying guy with an air horn
Rhinos and Elephants have horns. Ever tried getting air to go through one of those? lol
Quiet old man walking dog in the early morning, birds tweet in the warmth of dawn.
Suddenly- AIR HORN
The owner turns to see a man sprinting towards him wearing sweatpants and a 2013 finisher's t-shirt for a local 10k.
Dog politely returns to owner's heel
Owner, bowing: "Apologies sir, you have the right of completely unrestricted access to wherever you choose to run, this will never happen again."
Runner proceeds to cross a six-lane highway, blasting his airhorn and snarling, all the traffic stops and politely waves him on.
Rofl!😂
Whimsical on the level?
I carried an old camera monopoly for doggie defense for years. The thing I discovered was that, (whereasI I hoped to never have to use it, it would serve,) the shiny metallic appearance of the thing in my hand in a warding -off movement was sufficient. I guess it might look like a more lethal weapon to a dog, maybe even a firearm. Lightweight telescopic, and useful in taking pictures in tight spots. I a m not comfortable carrying chemical sprays.
Not monopoly--"monopod!"
No need to use an air horn to scare off dogs. You should ignore them and most of the time will leave you alone once you're past their territory. If they attack you, fight like a man. No need for a lame airhorn while running.
You should certainly give the air horn a trial run. I'm thinking some old lady in a wind-suit and visor is going to get annoyed, take you down and beat you unconscious, then leave you lying in the weeds off to the side of the trail. You'll eventually come to to find the air horn shoved up your rear end.
This is what I do. At the first sign that I see a dog aggressively coming after me from behind, I'll turn around making my self bigger than the dog by waving my arms above my head and barking like I was a bigger dog than they are and charging at them the way they were charging at me. This works for most farm dogs. But for bitt bulls you need to carry some round stones the size of golf balls to throw at them. Aim for the nose. No mammal is immune from a hard/violent blow to the nose. You'll then be able to give them a few kicks and in the future they'll respect you and let you pass unhindered.
Are you stupid? Rhino horns don't make noise, and elephant "horns" make noise by air going through them.
More to the point, though, any male runner afraid of dogs has got problems no horn can solve.
Police-grade mace works much better. My brother is a cop and hooked me up. That shyt is POTENT and can easily disable a violent dog for hours.
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