Dogs run free--barkers, chasers, and biters INSIDE THE MOAT

[evadgib]

I had to kick one int he face a few years ago as it lunged at me. The owner came outside to yell at me and slunk away after I went off on him. I then went to the night bazaar and bought a telescoping baton. The simple act of extending it stopped every dog, never had to hit a dog, so it was a win win.

I'm curious about the telescoping baton. Do you have a photo of it, or can you find a photo online and post it?

Another option might be a product similar to Halt dog repellent. But, who knows where to buy this kind of pepper spray in Thailand? The spray is projected in a stream for 3-4 meters (up to 12 feet). I know that there are some pepper sprays available locally that have a fanned-out spray pattern; this wouldn't be very practical against a charging dog.

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A Jiff lemon or a jet of vinegar has worked for me. Dogs grant a 2 m exclusion zone after a single whiff/taste....while keeping up the barking ('face' an' all that!)

HTH

[thenewgoo]

I like that dogs roam free here, I think agressive ones should be muzzeled or confined, all should be vaccinated.

My friend had a dog that chased bikes, motorbikes and basically anything that moved. He got a muzzle for it. One day he came home from work and found it mauled to death by other dogs - poor thing couldn't even defend itself. No roaming dog owner will muzzle their dog. The problem continues..

[crazydrummerpauly]

Soi dogs - hate them. They are one of the 3 things i would never miss about Thailand.

[Tycoon]

I had to kick one int he face a few years ago as it lunged at me. The owner came outside to yell at me and slunk away after I went off on him. I then went to the night bazaar and bought a telescoping baton. The simple act of extending it stopped every dog, never had to hit a dog, so it was a win win.

I'm curious about the telescoping baton. Do you have a photo of it, or can you find a photo online and post it?

Another option might be a product similar to Halt dog repellent. But, who knows where to buy this kind of pepper spray in Thailand? The spray is projected in a stream for 3-4 meters (up to 12 feet). I know that there are some pepper sprays available locally that have a fanned-out spray pattern; this wouldn't be very practical against a charging dog.

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A Jiff lemon or a jet of vinegar has worked for me.

Get the direct stream one if possible. But it's lethal on a dogs sensitive nose. I stopped a Rottweiler dead in it tracks at it was running beside me trying to bite my leg. 1 spray of the mist had it yelping and running in pain. Never did it chase me again and just watched as I rode by. Second one was one blocking the path to go through a gate, spray of mist just in the air close to it and it took of like a cheater. Becareful as the back wash will make you cough and splutter for an hour. But go to any stand that sells knives etc in the markets. He will have some.

[Keesters]

Not sure how it works in Chiang Mai but in Pattaya we have a veterinary section in the public health building.

Just looked it up and got

http://vphcap.vet.cmu.ac.th/

You should (in Pattaya you can) be able to report nuisance dogs there. If they are owned the owners get reprimanded and instructed to control their pet. If unowned they are caught and sent away.

[Briggsy]

Dogs tend to instinctively chase bicycles. Carry a stout stick.

[NoshowJones]

Take a spray can,paint,fly spray,they'll think twice about running up on anyone. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand

I don't agree. sprays are like knives, not a lot of use in self defence unless your close up, either against dogs or humans. You need something that will stop the aggressors getting close up, like a baseball bat.

[NoshowJones]

I had to kick one int he face a few years ago as it lunged at me. The owner came outside to yell at me and slunk away after I went off on him. I then went to the night bazaar and bought a telescoping baton. The simple act of extending it stopped every dog, never had to hit a dog, so it was a win win.

Excellent idea, but what if the Police catch you with it?

[TeeKay]

Being a dog lover I believe most Thais do not appear to form a bond, like what I'm accustom to, with their pet be it cat or dog. I've been living in Thailand for 8 years. Initially I considered buying a medium size house dog. I opted not to follow through knowing my wife and stepson would likely turn it into a street like dog while I was away. I'm a firm believer in all dogs being leashed in public places. I know my little family would not follow through with the care and attention a pet needs and deserves. I don't need the additional cultural based frustration.

I lived and worked in the Canadian Arctic. On a regular basis the RCMP would put out a notice to all dog owners to chain or keep their pets indoors. During this period all stray dogs were rounded up and dealt with. This has no chance of this happening in the LOS.

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[NoshowJones]

You might want to try carrying a pistol.

You mean an air pistol? Same answer as to #8. What about the police? guns are illegal without a licence. extending batons are illegal full stop.

[binjalin]

You might want to try carrying a pistol.

You mean an air pistol? Same answer as to #8. What about the police? guns are illegal without a licence. extending batons are illegal full stop.

no BB guns are perfectly legal and why do you think extending batons are illegal too?

[Thighlander]

I would recommend using rebar instead of a stick.

[NoshowJones]

You might want to try carrying a pistol.

You mean an air pistol? Same answer as to #8. What about the police? guns are illegal without a licence. extending batons are illegal full stop.

no BB guns are perfectly legal and why do you think extending batons are illegal too?

Is that the guns that fire these small plastic balls? no use, Extending batons? I don't know why they are illegal, just because a thing is law, it does not make it right.

[NoshowJones]

Had the same problem in my area last year. I sprayed 2 savage dogs with pepper spray. It really worked and they avoid me like the plague now. Didn't kill them but it gave them a painful lesson and I've had no further problems with them chasing me.

You must have been very close to them, next time you might not be so lucky and one gets you before you release the spray.

[LawrenceN]

I'm a cyclist, too. I have two water bottle cages mounted on my bike. I carry one bottle with drinking water, and one with maybe an inch or two of vinegar. The vinegar is for aggressive dogs. Aim for the eyes, though I have never had a dog come after me again after getting even a little vinegar on him. Their noses are their primary sense organs, and they remember being "tagged." Most of the time just showing the bottle with a raised arm is enough to make them back off.

[Loles]

Zazezo, to use bicycle it's a very healthful and environmentally sound .... except in TH, where is pretty life-threatening.

I guess you see clear already this with out me.

The dog.

Believe me I'm fond of the dog. But in TH this is a very dangerous factor.

Recently I picked up gas in Sukhumvit 64. soi, around 800 - 1000 m from Sukhumvit road in BKK. I have seen three insular stray dog flocks in this short way. They are big dogs cause the small stray dogs perish easily, they can't get food. So I can imagine what do these flocks do at night time. Can be occurred a terrible situation.

If you use motorbike the dog doesn't care about you cause they see a thousand motorbikes per day. But the bicycle is disturbing for them.

You have to take something "weapon" with you if you cleave your bicycle, I mean sling shot with bearing balls or female screws, a small iron bar with a few lead, spray horn like in football matches, etc. The most of dog attack is a show business and if they see you are resist they give up and elude.

I use sling shot with 13' female screws when I take my dog to walk, and this was always enough against stray dogs, but have to be careful cause the air-launched screws can get easily ricochet by asphalt or concrete and make easily damage in cars, buildings or humans.

Off course you have to practice the quick magazine, aiming and exact shoot, but believe me, this is pretty effective.

[maximillian]

Ride all the time inside the moat never had a problem .... But agree too many dogs un attended but that's life most are very friendly and I have found that soi dogs are much smarter than your average pooch. I guess the not so smart one are already road kill ....

Speaking of road kill - I have been in Thailand nearly 15 years and have yet to see a dead dog in the street. Is it because they are so street smart or just dam_n lucky? Or the bodies are scooped up quickly by someone?

Open your eyes circusman. Drove from Chumporn to Hua Hin saw countless dead dogs left and right the highway.

Killed one accidentally myself that was running after his mate.

Riding my bicycle in the early morning hours I was attacked twice by dogs. As I had an extra handlebar of an old bicycle with me

I was able to hit the dogs snouts hard with the bar. They, and none of their pack, ever attacked me.

There is another dog that bothers me. But it is owned by a policeman. Wish it would follow me a little further away from it's home. Just waiting to meet that dog out of the owner's sight.

Spray cans and long sticks are good weapons. No need to be afraid of those bastards.

[JulesMad]

IMO, dogs that run free, should be well behaved and not attacking people. If they do attack, these dogs lose their 'rights' and can be 'punished' in any way you see fit.

I don't care if it is a soi dog or a 'owned' dog. If the owner can not take care of his dog, the dog might suffer the consequences...

Most likely, the first dog that attack and bite me, will die or get badly injured.

I do like dogs, but only dogs that like me too

[Loles]

I had to kick one int he face a few years ago as it lunged at me. The owner came outside to yell at me and slunk away after I went off on him. I then went to the night bazaar and bought a telescoping baton. The simple act of extending it stopped every dog, never had to hit a dog, so it was a win win.

I'm curious about the telescoping baton. Do you have a photo of it, or can you find a photo online and post it?

Another option might be a product similar to Halt dog repellent. But, who knows where to buy this kind of pepper spray in Thailand? The spray is projected in a stream for 3-4 meters (up to 12 feet). I know that there are some pepper sprays available locally that have a fanned-out spray pattern; this wouldn't be very practical against a charging dog.

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The telescoping baton is a "viper" and you can see it with many policemen who have to enjoy the protesting around the world.

[eyecatcher]

re

Yes, go to a big weekend market, you should find a stall or 2 with batons, tasers, and even fun-size baseball bats

hes right

re

Rabies shots sound awful.

no it isnt ! .. they are 5 totaly painless injetcions in your

arm over one month ... not 6 !

and cost you about two thousand baht !

dave2

Yes the rabies shots are at weekly intervals but in my case I also had about 3 tetanus injections, the last one being six months after the first.

The upside was having plenty of eye candy to look at and hold your hand....though I wasn't too impressed when she said "just a little prick sir"

[Frank James]

I love dogs, but this city that we love has a big dog problem. They need a mass cull of these dangerous feral beasts.

[circusman]

I love dogs, but this city that we love has a big dog problem. They need a mass cull of these dangerous feral beasts.

Whoa there Frank. Beasts ? Are you living in the jungle where tigers still roam?

[circusman]

Being a dog lover I believe most Thais do not appear to form a bond, like what I'm accustom to, with their pet be it cat or dog. I've been living in Thailand for 8 years. Initially I considered buying a medium size house dog. I opted not to follow through knowing my wife and stepson would likely turn it into a street like dog while I was away. I'm a firm believer in all dogs being leashed in public places. I know my little family would not follow through with the care and attention a pet needs and deserves. I don't need the additional cultural based frustration. I lived and worked in the Canadian Arctic. On a regular basis the RCMP would put out a notice to all dog owners to chain or keep their pets indoors. During this period all stray dogs were rounded up and dealt with. This has no chance of this happening in the LOS. Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app

Another falang comes to Thailand and wants it just like what he left at home.

[pitchag]

I can never get over the people on this forum that think animals have more rights than humans, have the right to roam at night making a noise disturbing our sleep, have the right to attack us for no better reason than they don't like us riding a bike or walking in their perceived area, we as humans do not have this right, so what makes it right for animals to do the same thing.

Wake up you so called animal loving idiots if you love a dog you look after it and make sure it is well trained and not a menace to the general population. I loved all my dogs, but if I was under attack or there was a dangerous dog in my location and my family was at risk I would do what I could to get rid of that risk. So don't be idiotic and think that animals are equal to humans they are not!

[onthedarkside]

Really had enough inflammatory posts in this topic. Time to close.