Popular Post Jingthing Posted November 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) OK, just moseying down the street and I see two nasty barking soi dogs snapping mouthed coming at me full speed. So I ran! I could see one was really close and attempting to bite me. Shockingly I was able to outrun them and once out of their space they quit it. So this Thai guy comes up to me and says ... you shouldn't run, that's why they will bite you, you were really lucky. Yes, I know I was really lucky, that close dog was in full bite mode, just inches away from my leg, no doubt. But I tell him I see them lunging at me BEFORE I started running, so what choice? He seems to indicate he didn't see that and agreed, no choice. Was there a choice? Yes, I know people get bitten by soi dogs all the time here. But this was the closest call I've had since I've lived here. I was already visualizing the rabies shots! Edited November 30, 2014 by Jingthing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konying Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 My first suggestion would be good Nike running shoes But, seriously , just stand your ground, face them and growl back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RolandRat Posted November 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2014 Let him bite you, he would probably be dead within minutes after doing so, and problem solved. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinx Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 carry a stick, umbrella, whatever - stand still and and stare them down. They'll probably try to sneak in a quick nip as you slowly turn to walk away - that's when the stick/umbrella is used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) My first suggestion would be good Nike running shoes But, seriously , just stand your ground, face them and growl back I was in funky sandals. The dangerous part was tripping or maybe running into traffic. They were really coming at me ... this seemed different than the usual upset soi dogs. I really got the feeling they wanted a taste. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do, Yes, I generally just remain calm around the dogs and slowly try to avoid them. Who knows but I think I would have been bitten this time without the runner. Edited November 30, 2014 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted November 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2014 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I was in funky sandals. With socks? Or maybe this ... http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_svYWC1SBXF4/S6zUOn37I0I/AAAAAAAAAHY/gl4kGUpSPEY/s400/socks_and_sandals.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mesquite Posted November 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2014 This looks like the way to handle soi dogs. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I carry either a solid bamboo stick....1" thick...or a length of 1/8" fencing wire about a metre long......The wire is the best.....none of the soi dogs ever come at me nowadays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Let him bite you, he would probably be dead within minutes after doing so, and problem solved. are we a little bit naughty today??? may we have to send the rat catcher... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 If they are rabid would the video advice work? Sent from my Lenovo S820_ROW using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhamBam Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Maybe those dogs were after Jingthing's thing? Snack time until they could get a proper mouthful of nosh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooloomooloo Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 My first suggestion would be good Nike running shoes Second suggestion is head for Beach Road and launch yourself onto the back of a moving baht bus. Maybe throw a Russian out of the back as a distraction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesquite Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If they are rabid would the video advice work? Sent from my Lenovo S820_ROW using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I think not. I believe somewhere in the video he says if they are rabid they will come at out even if you are going at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Running usually gets them angrier. It the prey drive that kicks in. Really standing your ground is best. I have seen my dog run up to cats or other dogs loads of times. If they stand their ground he stops (big sissy dog). But if they run he will give chase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony5 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If they are rabid would the video advice work? Sent from my Lenovo S820_ROW using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app If they are a rabit you should let them simmer in a red wine sauce first. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony5 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Running usually gets them angrier. It the prey drive that kicks in. Really standing your ground is best. I have seen my dog run up to cats or other dogs loads of times. If they stand their ground he stops (big sissy dog). But if they run he will give chase. Thai dogs are like their owners, if you stand your ground they will run like cowards with the tail between their legs, or return with many to rip you to pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Walking - length of bamboo. Riding my bike today, slowly, residential soi. Dog came out of a gate behind me, barking like crazy, trying to bite my right leg. Slammed on the brakes. The dog stopped so fast he nose dived into the pavement. I then chased him back into his gate. Walking back the neighbor, who I had not seen, gave me a big smile and a thumbs up ! Show them who is the Boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neverdie Posted November 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) JT, I'm just picturing you running, hands pitched shoulder height.....little girlie screams and you dropped your man bag.....anyway, my version at least adds comedy to the situation. Clearly these hounds were homophobic. Tomorrow go back in your leather gear, whip and all.....teach those little biatches who's top dog Edit to say. Glad your okay, seriously. Edited November 30, 2014 by neverdie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Next time. take it upon yourself to chase down them dogs and bite them first. They will then fear you....as will their owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExPratt Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 One of those 18 inch bamboo "Back scratchers". We have 5 dogs and loads around us and they are always fighting, I use the back scratcher as my Tool of choice for breaking them up . Cant really hurt them with it , but a good stinging WHAPP on the arse soon gets their attention and snaps them out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huahin99 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Pepper spray works wery good Edited November 30, 2014 by huahin99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 You did the right thing - you didn't get bit. However, you could tell some of these know-it-all posters to 'bite' you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Your dogs Vs my Cats Dogs lose! Edited November 30, 2014 by BritManToo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huahin99 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 rijb;doogs now know me,im the boss in my area, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Your dogs Vs my Cats Caterpillar-Boots-Colorado-Guys-Black.jpg Dogs lose! Depends on the dogs breed. There are quite a few breeds that take you down. Dont you think police dogs would take you down ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Your dogs Vs my Cats Dogs lose! I think these are more Jing's thing. Edited November 30, 2014 by BritManToo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalfred Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) I nailed one when I lived in Ayutthaya, one of the worst places for wild dogs. Made a weapon of a meter long stick with some long steel nails at the end. Gashed one on the snout one night,the rest of the time I was there the rest of the pack knew me and kept out of the way. Show No Fear! Edited November 30, 2014 by kingalfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Running from dogs is a foolish thing to do. (Imagining the scene did make me lol though!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fey Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) do you know how to pick up a rock, stick or anything and break some skull? rabies shots are not nice and you will need them if any skin is broken. i have never seen a dog or dogs attack back in thailand. though it does happen in the states with pit bulls and other breeds that have been trained to defend/ attack usually by gangster types or paranoid / pseudo military type property owners. this pacifist calm voice or running crap does not work with dogs unless your a holy figure. best case it to toss food down in front if them. i tried this once and tt turned the whole situation. applause from thais nearby as well. gained face by not getting angry. another angle i want to try out is pissing on them. it signals many things about territory, but it would probably confuse them coming from a human. Edited November 30, 2014 by fey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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