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I forgot about that, I'll try that next time!I expect dogs to bark but as long as they are restrained it never worries me (although it can make me jump if they bark suddenly, just as I pass).
It is bad and scary if an aggressive dog is loose. I'm hoping the yapping Yorkshire terrier is the only time this happens to you.
My Spanish friends tell me that if you bend down and pick up a stone any dog will turn tail and run.
Just don't try that if the dog is close as bending down is a very aggressive signal in dog language and a hyped up dog is likely to go for your face or throat. As my three year old daughter discovered when she bent down to pat the cute Terrier!My Spanish friends tell me that if you bend down and pick up a stone any dog will turn tail and run.
Yeah at that point you either dance, as I did when it was nipping at my ankles, or kick it imho.Just don't try that if the dog is close as bending down is a very aggressive signal in dog language and a hyped up dog is likely to go for your face or throat. As my three year old daughter discovered when she bent down to pat the cute Terrier!
Personally I favour a baseball bat when being attacked but hiking poles are a useful alternative as I generally don't walk around carrying a baseball bat.Yeah at that point you either dance, as I did when it was nipping at my ankles, or kick it imho.
Personally I favour a baseball bat.
I was wondering how the police would feel, I have a feeling some local police would take the locals side but the Guardia civil are a different story so good suggestion.Get them acquainted with your boots?
If you feel threatened or attacked, do notify the Guardia Civil. They take a rather dim view of these incidents.
Just don't hit the dog!I expect dogs to bark but as long as they are restrained it never worries me (although it can make me jump if they bark suddenly, just as I pass).
It is bad and scary if an aggressive dog is loose. I'm hoping the yapping Yorkshire terrier is the only time this happens to you.
My Spanish friends tell me that if you bend down and pick up a stone any dog will turn tail and run.
Oh my god, so sorry to hear that!Hi I was bitten by a dog ob the Camino Português a few days ago (first day on the walk() my daughter posted this https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/hospital-on-the-first-day-of-the-camino.75515/
I was mauled by two guard dogs when I was four years old, ended up in hospital and I still have the scars both physical and emotional. If a vicious, barking dog comes within my reach my fight or flight response kicks in and as I can not run very fast I will protect myself. If that means hitting the dog then so be it.Just don't hit the dog!
I am so sorry you had such a horrific experience! I completely understand what you are saying, and of course I agree with you. I would do the same if I found myself in a similar situation, being it a dog, a bear or a human on the attack, my personal safety comes first.if there is no obvious way of avoiding an altercation then my safety trumps that of any dog.
Any aggressive dog with trekking pole distance of me is subject to getting stabbed with my poles. They are an effective deterrent. I used them twice this year on the Via de la Plata.Is it bad the Camino del norte is making me dislike dogs? Friendly dogs so far, 0, dogs that bark all the time or chase me down the street, 6. And I'm only on day 2of course I know they are just doing their jobs, but it's still not great and being chased down the street is a no no, your dog can do what it wants on your property but not on public roads. I'm glad I am not a postman here it's got to the point I just walk on the road rather than the sidewalk to avoid houses
So yes, for those worried about dogs it is as bad as they say. The one that chased me was just a yapping Yorkshire Terrier, but if it had been bigger I would have been worried of getting bitten and having to defend myself.
Just don't try that if the dog is close as bending down is a very aggressive signal in dog language and a hyped up dog is likely to go for your face or throat. As my three year old daughter discovered when she bent down to pat the cute Terrier!
I was mauled by two guard dogs when I was four years old, ended up in hospital and I still have the scars both physical and emotional.
Likewise. Having had one in my life was a real gift. That said, I was badly bitten across the nose by a BC who was a stir-crazy retired working dog. Poor thing was going totally nuts from boredom and she jumped up at me unprovoked as I was talking to her owner.Give me a Border Collie anyday
Likewise. Having had one in my life was a real gift. That said, I was badly bitten across the nose by a BC who was a stir-crazy retired working dog. Poor thing was going totally nuts from boredom and she jumped up at me unprovoked as I was talking to her owner.
Yes, Lap Rats (or what I've learn on this forum are also known as "fur babies") are often the worst.I’ve found from jogging over the years that it’s the small ones that will actually bite with and without warning. Yorkies, Scottie’s and Chihuahuas are the worst. For most dogs aggressive foot action without actually landing a kick works. With larger dogs, the pick up a rock trick has worked. Never actually been bitten.
If you are not familiar with safe petting practices and protocols, it would be worthwhile familiarising yourself with these. Here is a selection of resources that might give you some insights in what to do and not do.Not all camino dogs are killers !
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