[posimoka]

We've had so many encounters in our neighborhood we carry doggy mace. Trooper will not tolerate another dog coming near us, and it is very clear before the dog ever reaches us, so if some dumb ass dog still comes towards us and the mace isn't a deterrent, and I can't keep the dogs apart I'll let Trooper's leash go. I'm not going to put my dog at a disadvantage because of some asshole dog (and/or owner). Obviously I don't want to hurt other dogs, but I would to protect mine. Sorry...but that's just the way it is.

We recently maced a little Chihuahua because it wouldn’t stop...the mace was more of a mist than a direct line of spray, once the dog got to where the spray reached the furthest, he turned his little yippy ass around and went back into the garage he came from. The owners were in there (moving a couch) and thanked us! If Trooper had gotten a hold of that dog...pffft, wouldn't have lasted 2 seconds.

Austin has flat out kicked dogs before to get them away from ours, and I would too. I'd rather a dog be kicked or maced then be in an all out brawl with one of my dogs.