Best dog repellents according to redditors
We found 342 Reddit comments discussing the best dog repellents. We ranked the 122 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 342 Reddit comments discussing the best dog repellents. We ranked the 122 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Sunbeam Sonic Egg Bark Control Device https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PINYA82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_T2RyCb13Z876X
Try one of these out. Dogs fucking hate it. Had to get one for neighbors behind me. They neglect their dogs so they bark at the wind blowing. It's really annoying, but sad. You wanna hate the dog for being loud but it's not its fault. The shitty part is the owners keep the dogs outside no matter what, whether it's 110 outside or 20. Bought this thing and it keeps them from continuous barking.
I was having that issue. Seemed like a great reward for spending 90 minutes or more at a time deforesting myself. Then I started aggressively exfoliating, and it mostly cleared up pretty quickly.
It's similar to an airhorn but not as loud. You could carry this around with you. When you press down on the nozzle it let's out a "SCH" sound. It's basically a can of compressed air, so if that is cheaper, pick that up.
We were using it on our dog for training her to break her focus on rabbits when we were walking her. Gives her a good startle without any harm.
Dog whistles work And just keep spinning, just keep spinning!
The more you practice, the better you'll get at planning route. Separate what you need from what you want and prioritize
IE: need - water (any gas station for free if they have soda fountain)
Want - that coffee from Starbucks
Take that idea to the extreme, it worked well for me. Only satisfy your wants after you've covered you're needs. And if you're riding a lot of miles a day, electrolytes! Gatorade is the cheapest but I tend to avoid it. Osmo is the BEST I've used and I've tried a lot.
Also, if you got the time, find a spot you both like and take a vacation from riding all day, after all... You are TOURing, be a tourist.
EDIT: Also, quick draw mace (I carry bear spray, cuz fk'em) on your handlebars really gives you that peace of mind feeling in sketchy places. Advice on any mace, test it so you know what's your range and only use it if you are getting attacked. Gun vs mace will not end well, surrender. I've heard stories of tourers talking themselves out of hold ups with their tales of adventure but I'd just be prepared to give up some valuables. Keep money hidden on bike, on your person, and in your gear. On bike I have some in bar plug on hbars, and on person under my insoles wrapped in tape
We had problems with our own dog barking. We bought this ultrasonic bark deterrent. When a dog barks nearby, it emits an unpleasant, high-pitched sound only dogs can hear.
It cured our dog’s barking problem immediately. After a week, we didn’t even bother to turn it on anymore.
It wouldn’t be too difficult for LAOP to keep his dog separated since it works so quickly. The range is about 50 feet, and you can adjust the sensitivity. LAOP could hang it on his fence on the neighbor’s side and just turn in on when they start to bark.
I actually do not think this is the right route here. Your dog is clearly agitated by the interaction, so introducing positive punishment (air horn) is more likely to increase your dog's agitation about oncoming dogs in the future.
Here's what I might try instead:
Until something is done about them, try using one of these to get to and from your truck. It's just an electronic dog whistle.
Dog Dazer II Ultrasonic Dog Deterrent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IBRI2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CUH.zbP75ZM2Y
Awe I’m sorry about your first bun.
You’re in for a wild ride with a baby! Definitely, absolutely, no matter what, get your bun fixed.
They will get seriously bad attitudes if you don’t, imagine puberty times a million! Plus a lot of other issues that can come with not getting them fixed both medical and personality wise.
If you haven’t already rabbit proof your place, I use these cord covers but any will work. I swear rabbits like the little zap of electrocution or something but they can seriously burn their mouths chewing wires.
Also this no chew spray has been an absolute god send. My rabbits have chewed up literally everything wood I own, baseboards, bed frame, table legs. Then I found this stuff. They won’t even go near anything that’s been sprayed with it.
You should do monthly checks on your bun as well. Check teeth (make sure they’re being ground down and not growing in funny, lava rock products help them file their teeth, as they never stop growing) check inside ears, eyes, nail trim, that sort of stuff. (You may already know all of this)
Baby buns also require different food and hay than adult buns do.
I swear by Oxbow products, you’ll want their Essentials Young Rabbit Food , it’s a lot higher in nutrients than adult rabbit food, as they’re growing and such they need a bit more. And you’ll want alfalfa hay for a baby bun but switch to Timothy hay once she reaches “adulthood”, along with adult rabbit food.
Sorry that was a lot of info I love buns, mine are my whole life. Feel free to ask me anything if you have questions!
My buns, Cuppy and Cash
This is a common problem for me.
Especially if you have a pit-type dog it is important to take steps like carrying the spray and calling law enforcement since if there is an incident pits usually are blamed in any media reports. Sadly this is true even when the other non-pit dog was the aggressor.
I was able to solve the problem with this. I've tried various ultrasonic devices before, but this is the only one that has worked. The neighbor behind me had a dog that never stopped barking. I would sit outside by the fence trying to feed it or calm it, and it would bark, growl, and snap at me without stopping. I tried being all zen and wearing out the dogs voice by hanging out for hours. Nothing would stop the insanity.
As soon as this package arrive from Amazon, I read the instructions about very short bursts to avoid hearing damage and went outside. The dog started up at me, and I poked the device over the fense and gave him a loud "Shhhhhh" and then hit the button with it pointed at him. He jumped a couple feet in the air and ran back then stepped forward and started barking again. I gave him another "Shhhhh" and another blast. He jumped, yelped, and scurried to the side of his house and was silent the rest of the day. I thought I'd have to reinforce this behavior over several days because it seemed like a very dumb dog, but the next day I came out with my puppies in the back yard and it started right up. I gave him a simple "Shhhh" and he ran around to the side of his house and shut right up. It's been a couple years, and I've only had to shhh him and/or blast him a handful of times. The neighborhood is quiet again. I live in Fresno. You can borrow mine if you don't want to get your own.
are they fixed? if not get them fixed.
we have a lot of electronic equipment in the living room of our house. we sprayed some of this bitter spray on the cables so the cats won't chew on them. they tried once and never again, they absolutely hate the taste. you can try spraying it on items they are likely to chew. maybe keep some of the collectible stuff in storage until they realize that chewing things isn't fun anymore.
I wouldn’t bother wasting your energy on someone’s else piece of shit, a speaker similar to this one will do the trick;
https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Dazer-II-Ultrasonic-Deterrent/dp/B000IBRI2Y
Sorry you're having to put up with tis Broken pa.
I personally like the little hand held doggee dazers. They dont hurt the dog, and owner will have no idea youre doing anything.
I have used a similar one on 2 really bad dogs that were being sicced on me before. The dogs stayed about 10 feet from me, still barking, but it was like an invisible force was holding them back.
Dog Dazer II Ultrasonic Dog Deterrent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IBRI2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_uEECCbWP5CFXH
Heres a video of another one in use.
https://youtu.be/pfRNjPCHnvA
Welcome, you definitely found the right place! If you are determined to keep the friends then you might want to set some boundaries, eventually they will get used to you never agreeing to kiss their dog on the mouth (!!) when you come over and stop bringing it up if you are firm about it. As for the bed, if talking to them about it isn't an option (and it is definitely your right to not let the dog sleep with you) you could try using something like this which isn't audible to humans and will chase the dog away.
Until anything can be resolved, you might want to get your father a Dog Dazer. I doubt he'd want to use it if he's walking your dog but if he's out walking by himself and the dog charges, this could be a legal, non-lethal, non-human-affecting deterrent.
OPEN LETTER TO EVERYBODY THAT'S MAD ABOUT THE PEPPER SPRAY:
I'm going to plug a product called Sprayshield/DirectStop. It's a citronella spray that has the same effect as a 10% pepper spray with none of the lasting burning and painful effects off pepper spray. Plus it won't make you cry even if it gets in your eyes!
I work at a doggy day care and we have this stuff on us at all times in case a fight breaks out. Every time I've seen it used, all agression stops dead – while sometimes with pepper spray the dog gets even more agressive due to the pain.
It isn't other people's responsibilities to decide when and where your dog is being trained or having behavior modification done on him, so they can rightfully fuck off with any "advice" they might have for you.
I'd carry something like this around and inform owners that do not listen to your requests to keep their dogs away that they will be sprayed with a deterrent should they not heed your request the second time. It stings and is uncomfortable, but it doesn't last long and is more gentle than mace.
You could also consider carrying a walking stick with you and using it has a prop to force dogs away.
I'm sorry you have to go through this. As I said earlier, it's no one else's job but yours to decide when you work on your dog's behavior, especially as this is a very tricky behavior to modify, and often times management (keeping other dogs away) is the best option.
My dog is just like yours. It's so frustrating to have some shitty owner put her in that situation. I've started bringing this with me on our walks and I can't recommend it enough. Stops dogs in their tracks. It's just compressed air, but the "chtttttt" noise it makes is incredibly effective.
Anyway, good luck with your pup.
Just realized it's been recommended below. Glad others use it too.
https://www.amazon.ca/SprayShield-ANIMAL-DETERRENT-Citronella-Spray/dp/B0002XKIV6
Puta madre...qué impotencia!!! Comprendo perfectamente como te sientes OP, desgraciadamente hay mucha falta de cultura en este puto país respecto a las mascotas y al uso de las correas. Por eso mismo, a las autoridades les va a valer un carajo tu caso.
Yo no estoy de acuerdo con el pendejo que te sugirió lo del anticongelante, ya que es ponerte al nivel de los malandros y, como dices, los perros deberían ser controlados por sus dueños, por lo que no tienen la culpa.
Te recomiendo que cheques con la PAOT a ver si ellos pueden hacer algo respecto a los perros. Respecto a los malandros, yo te sugiero que tengas precaución y que no llames al 911 porque te van a ignorar, mejor busca el módulo de policía más cercano y ve personalmente con fotos de como quedó tu mascota, la cuenta del veterinario y llégales por el lado sentimental de que ya tenía más de 16 años, lo que pasó, etc...chance y a lo mejor encuentras a un policía que se rife y vaya a poner orden, aunque también seguramente te dirán que denuncies o algo así...
Espero que tu perrita se salve, pero si no, en verdad lo lamento mucho y espero que encuentres pronta resignación. Nadie se merece ver a su mejor amigo irse de esta manera. Un abrazo
Edit: También te sugiero que si cuentas con algo de dinero te consigas uno de estos
Sounds like you'll either need to invest in a fence of some sort, brainstorm with your neighbor, or install some kind of movement-activated, high-frequency deterrent. Googled "dog deterrent" for ya, found this.
I'm just going to leave this here
We had a neighbor who insisted that their dog jumped on the fence and barked because he was so friendly and just wanted to play. That dog bit both of my dogs and broke the fence of their other neighbor. (Going to small claims since she still insists her dog did nothing wrong and refuses to help pay vet bills).
Would highly recommend recording your backyard (maybe front too) with a cheap webcam in case something does happen. The [wyze cam] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076H3SRXG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CH7xCbG9TJG54) is only $25. Also invest in pet corrector to deter the lab when he jumps up.
Somebody needs a can of Pet Corrector when this guy acts up. It's simply a can of compressed air that makes a very loud "TSCH"! sound when you press the button.
Every time he starts... "TSCH!" until he stops. If the guy wants to act like an animal, treat him like one.
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I have the same situation with my dogs and there are a lot of shitty dog owners in my neighborhood that have aggressive dogs off-leash. I have started carrying these pet correctors. It's a little aerosol can that lets out a hissing noise that dogs do not like. If a dog is running toward us, I just bust it out and they usually stop and run back to their owners.
SKITTLES LIMITED EDITION WITH LIME FLAVORED CANDY (LONG LOST LIME) ( 1 41.0 OUNCE PACK) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074F9VQJD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ppDQzb4BYXHSS
One of those things that play a high pitch sound when the dog barks to train it being quiet?
Edit:
Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Sonic-Bark-Control-Device/dp/B00PINYA82
Depending on how close you live (and assuming your neighbor takes absolutely no responsibility) you could try leaving this outside.
Dog Dazer
I carry this. I have never had an occasion to use it, which is good of course, but that means I cannot tell you how effective it is. I suppose it will vary from animal to animal anyway. Other similar products come up on Amazon on course. Bear spray comes to mind but that may get your pup in the spray. If they are feral cats then I doubt water would do any good.
What city do you live in? Here in Atlanta we have organizations like KirkCats dedicated to trap-and-spay of cats. I know you said traps aren't a viable option but maybe they will have other ideas. At least they might be more helpful than the city government.
Same problem! One of mine loves Apple wires. Magsafe, Lightning -- everything!
Here's what I did. For Magsafe I bought this and cut it lengthways with sharp scissors. I then slipped the cable in it and wrapped the whole thing with this, circling the whole thing with electrical tape every six inches or so.
A few notes. The clear tubing I only paid $20 for so I'm not sure why it's so much now. You could probably get by with the second tubing alone if need be (and your cat isn't super clever).
If your cat isn't as bad as mine, they do sell bitter apple sprays you can rub on the wires that will make the wires taste objectionable to the cat.
Good luck!
carry and use http://www.amazon.com/Petsafe-Sprayshield-Animal-Deterrent-Spray/dp/B0009YSB9O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1427780603&sr=8-5&keywords=pet+repellent+spray
>Is there something I can spray an attacking dog with, without causing a lot of pain or lasting harm?
There are citronella sprays used to deter roaming dogs (not for training, but for safety). I understand that they don't have the harmful/painful effects of pepper spray, but you still wouldn't want it to go in your dog's face by accident. Spray Shield
In the case of non-aggressive off-leash dogs, you could also consider carrying a bag of tiny high value treats with you (e.g. tiny bits of hot dog). Throw a handful at the face of an approaching dog, the pieces will scatter, and he'll sniff around to find them all. That only works if you have many treats though--toss one or two and he'll just follow you for more.
>The problem is, these unleashed dogs sometimes come out of the blue - around a corner - with no warning.
You can take some practical steps to make your dog less of a target for the roamers.
>I'd love to get your advice and/or recommendations for a trainer.
In terms of training, there are a bunch of things you can do. Working in-person with a trainer is a great option. In searching for a trainer, look for someone with real certifications--professional experience alone doesn't cut it. Before committing to work with the trainer, ask specifically about the trainer's experience with fear-based aggression, leash reactivity, and positive socialization. Stay far away from anyone who offers to "fix" the problem in one visit, or who deals with fear/anxiety-based aggression by correcting the dog. That will only make things worse.
Some of the training options a good trainer might recommend include:
A lot of those methods, especially BAT and Desensitization, require control over the situation though, and with roaming dogs that's not always possible. Ideally, you could set up mock-situations and practice with those sorts of methods, and use the other methods in real world situations.
In the sidebar, any of the links in the "Fear and/or Aggression" or "Choosing a Trainer" sections might be useful.
This is a higher concentration spray meant for dogs.
https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SprayShield-Deterrent-Citronella-Yourself/dp/B00MIP6X06/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537017517&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sprayshield+animal+deterrent+spray&psc=1
I have used it successfully on multiple dogs in a rural neighbourhood where I live since Animal Control is useless and the dog owners don’t bother to control their dogs. The most recent use was on a pit bull that lives 3 doors down from me who ran out of its property and charged at us. I sprayed it square in the face and it turned around. Some stubborn dogs require 2-3 direct sprays.
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Spray it on your plants. Your cat will try to eat them, then won't feel like eating them again. Our dog just sort of stopped, and she was fine.
For the record, in humans, it pretty much just makes your mouth taste like gross for a few hours. Don't get it on your hands.
Tell the old guy to cut it out (tell him to feed at his place, not yours, or you'll report him to the police) and move the bowls back to his place. If he ignores you, get video evidence and go to the police.
The cats can be caught and re-homed by volunteers that do that sort of thing. You can find info online. If they're purebred cats, they actually could be sold (not for 200,000, but maybe 10,000 or 20,000), so that's something to keep in mind, too.
And to keep the cats away from your place, a "dog dazer" or some other anti-barking, ultrasonic device works on most cats and dogs that cant be heard by people. The Dazer one is supposed to work on cats up to 40 feet away from you, so you don't need to be very close for it to work. The noise hurts their ears, so, along with you moving the bowls away from your place, they will learn to associate that painful noise with your property.
Another one that won't disturb the local population: an ultrasonic dog repellant device
Revolution is the best flea product I have ever used on my cat. There isn't a whole lot of medicine in the tube and it dries fairly quickly. Good luck! I know how frustrating that can be.
http://www.amazon.com/Siphotrol-Premise-Control-Spray-16-Ounce/dp/B000KVSTC0
I had a really bad flea infestation about three years ago. I got some Revolution and sprayed anything fabric and my carpets with the Siphotrol and I haven't had an issue since. I have five cats and live in a very humid area for reference.
In general, try one cup of kibble for every twenty pounds of dog.
The mounting could be a lot of things. For dogs who know each other already, it's often a form of play. In this case, it could be that the shepherd is nervous and that's how he relieves stress (think of chewing your nails, it's the same idea). Dogs hump of a LOT of different reasons. On rare occasions it is a dominance thing, but as long as the lab doesn't mind, I wouldn't worry too much. Is the shepherd fixed?
Definitely keep them separated if they have to be alone. If they get into a scuffle, don't reach in to try to break it up. You're very likely to get bit that way. Try filling a spray bottle with water and squirting them if they start to scuffle. It's often enough to break up a fight. You might also want to get a few of these. Even if you don't keep the shepherd, this is always a good thing to carry around. Dogs hate the smell, and combined with the surprise of it, it usually makes them back right down. And it doesn't hurt them, like mace does.
I would suggest that you bring the dog to your vet ASAP, just to get them checked out and scanned for a microchip. Animal shelters can usually scan for a chip, too, but I don't know if they would insist on taking the dog.
Anyway, good luck! I love shepherds.
They make citronella based products, generally referred to as "shield sprays." Definitely not as intense as pepper spry but allegedly gets the job done.
http://www.amazon.com/SprayShield-Animal-Deterrent-Spray-Belt/dp/B0002XKIV6
Perfect timing! I just dug up this article by Suzanne Clothier yesterday. He just wants to say Hi She says "My experience has been that it is owners of breeds considered non-aggressive that cause the most problems in dog-to-dog interactions simply by being unaware that their dog is rude". It's kind of long but well worth the read, especially for people who have dogs of the Belgian or German variety who are always assumed to be the aggressive instigating dog in any kind of confrontation. I'm curious to hear if after reading that article you still think your dog is unfriendly with other dogs or if you think he's just expressing his disapproval at their rudeness.
To answer your question my dog does get along with other dogs really pretty well and I recruit her to help me socialize puppies I'm working with all the time because I trust her judgement. That said, I never let strange dogs just come barreling up to her to "say Hi". And if I see some obliviot coming up the trail with their off leash dog (sigh) I step in between them (this helps if you have a friend or someone to hand your leash off to), or have a can of spray air, and I've even pepper sprayed a couple of dogs before who approached us with pretty aggressive body language and no handler. If the person with the off leash dog is especially dense, lying and saying that my dog is contagious has always worked. Because really, they are not going to like what she gives their dog if it continues getting in her face.
We developed a terrible infestation at one point.. we had a stray cat that stayed in a carpeted office to keep it away from our cats until we could get it to a shelter. That office was rarely used, so I didn't realize there was a problem until I walked in one day and my legs were just black with fleas.. it was horrifying. I think I read that the eggs will lay dormant in a carpet if there is no food source around, and something as simple as walking through the room can activate them... yuck!
Anyway, I tried DE and traps and eucalyptus and a variety of other things, because I didn't want to poison the house.. unfortunately, nothing really worked. I spent a lot of time researching online and combing through product reviews and then I found this: https://smile.amazon.com/Siphotrol-Premise-Control-Spray-16-Ounce/dp/B000KVSTC0
This stuff worked like a charm.. we sprayed it throughout the carpets in the basement, in combination with Ovitrol shampoo on the pets, and that was it.. no more fleas. It is pricey, but it is entirely worth it. Hope that helps!
ETA: Buy more than you think you will need.. it didn't cover nearly the square footage it said it would! I think we went through almost two full cans for our 1450sqft basement
Some still exist, but the price is starting to get pretty high... I grabbed one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/SKITTLES-LIMITED-FLAVORED-CANDY-OUNCE/dp/B074F9VQJD/
I'm sorry, I don't have much good advice, just the fact that I commiserate with you.
Ours is two years old, and we've trained almost all other problems out of him except this one. If ANYONE shows our aussie any attention, he jumps up on them -- and he's 85 pounds. It's so frustrating.
Trainers always tell you to try and catch the jumping just before it happens. Ours gave us a pet corrector:
https://smile.amazon.com/Pet-Corrector-Behavior-Training-Harmless/dp/B000UCH02O/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1523971685&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=pet+corrector&psc=1
The idea is that as your dog jumps up, you spray this thing (away from the dog -- it's just compressed air) and the spray makes the same warning sound as a snake. The first time, it worked like a charm ... our dog backed off immediately and layed down. Magic. Trouble is, he got used to it (even though I only used it sporadically) and it stopped working after a month.
I've also heard that you should have the dog on some kind of soft leash ALWAYS in the house, so that if he does jump, you can grab the leash and pull him back immediately.
I've also watched other people ONLY GIVE ATTENTION when four paws are on the floor, and when there are four paws on the floor, you feed treats continuously. Want to make it a very big deal that the dog is NOT jumping, so you reward like crazy.
Our dog kind of taught himself that when we come through the front door, instead of jumping on us it's ok with us if he goes immediately and gets a toy ... then he gets positive attention. This sorta works.
I would carry a pet spray for the protection of your dog and the other dogs. There are two great option. Both make a sharp hissing noise, one also has citronella. Neither hurts the dog, but should scare away the dog from following you. Biggest problem is it may scare your dog also.
Side note, I would never use the spray as directed on the package. Emergency use only. Better to scare 2 dogs than to have your dog hurt another and then have a bite record or worse.
PetCorrector
Spraysheild
I found the dog whistle apps aren't nearly loud enough to get their attention from any distance. So I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Dazer-II-Ultrasonic-Deterrent-20-Feet/dp/B000IBRI2Y
Worked great. I don't even need it anymore, after several months of consistent use. I would point it out my upstairs window at the neighbor's dogs when they got loud, and give them a brief correction. Usually it takes 2-3 corrections because they will start barking again, but they get the message.
Now they only bark at the HOA's gardening crew. I've been unable to get them to stop doing that and have given up trying, but they no longer bark most other times.
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Hey, I will help you if I can. In the meantime, please post in /r/RandomActsOfPetFood. They are amazing there and will probably help you. Feel free to include pictures of your pets and your wish lists. Seriously. Also, if you have carpeting or cat trees, this spray works amazing. Consider adding it to your wishlist as well. It's well worth it. Just treating the pets is not enough. You need to eliminate any eggs, larvae and fleas that are living in the carpet, bedding, etc.
I carry this citronella spray with me on walks. I (thankfully) haven’t had to use it, but lots of reviews from people who stayed it de-escalated a bad situation.
Yes, you want something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Chewing-Puppies-Training-Treatment-Professional/dp/B01I2A6MPG/ref=pd_sim_199_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01I2A6MPG&pd_rd_r=5d8d42fc-b6d8-11e8-b96a-75051c3f57a5&pd_rd_w=KdW0d&pd_rd_wg=2SMPR&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=56838e6b-66d4-41e0-a762-743f1a1a628a&pf_rd_r=5YK7FDQP82RX3GWYR48T&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=5YK7FDQP82RX3GWYR48T.
http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Fidelity-Inner-Sleeves-50Pk/dp/B001LQSFKY
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1WRFV8
get something called the pet corrector.
Its like an airhorn without the horn. It makes a hissing sound. You can use this thing from next door. Or two doors over. Im pretty sure you can get this from petsmart as well. It works WONDERS for a barking dog. One quick press of the button, and the dog will stop barking.
Get yourself a Sofa Scram. It works great on counters, too. It makes an unpleasant high pitched noise, which the cats don't like.
https://www.amazon.com/High-Tech-Pet-Deterrent-Repellent/dp/B00405WMS4
'gadgets' means bark suppressors?
https://www.amazon.com/Bark-Control-Pro-Humanely-Neighbors/dp/B01K0NXC7O
I can empathize. There are a few possibilities:
Once my friend was coasting down a hill when a small dog appeared a ways in front of him, barking. He just stuck out his foot and caught it at the jaw. But the sound gun is much more humane.
A Dog Dazer is an ultrasonic emitting device, and it works well. I take it on my walks, along with a walking stick, and I've used it against a few aggressive dogs and they usually stop, look at you, and if you make a loud noise or look threatening, they hi-tail it back to their place.
Another method to handle such issues is by carying Spray Shield. It is a citronella based spray that shocks dogs systems long enough for you to gain control of the situation. I carry this as well as another least with me (for strays) on my walks. Luckily I have yet yo be required to use it, but I hear a lot of good things from the rescues I deal with (we foster) and my wife hears good things from her customers (she works at a pet goods store).
Keep in mind, I'm not an esthetician! This is just what I've learned getting waxes myself.
Is your girlfriend getting ingrowns from waxing or shaving? If she is really having problems with it, she should go to a professional who will help her out. Estheticians are professionals (usually at spas or salons) who work with skincare (like facials) and hair removal (like waxing).
Most legitimate spas will do a consultation before waxing. Some even offer free skincare consultations for facials. There is a good chance if she calls around, and mentions her problem specifically, an esthetician will be willing to book her for a consultation and recommend services/products to help with her ingrowns. Just be specific about the reason, and I'm sure someone will be willing to help.
Otherwise, the ladies at /r/skincareaddiction probably know more about this stuff than I do!
Exfoliating is basically removing the top layer of dead skin cells. You can actually do it on your face, legs, bikini area, pretty much anywhere, and it will leave your skin softer and smoother. In the case of post-waxing, or really just in general, it gives the new-growing hair a chance to break through the surface of the skin. Spas will sometimes give you exfoliating gloves to use after your appointment.
But yeah, the scarring sucks. :( I regret trying to get out deep ingrown hairs myself. For now I'm just leaving them alone until I can get to an esthetician because they are just way too deep.
EDIT: I did a quick search for "ingrown hairs" on that subreddit, here's one example of what they recommend over there.
This is what you do: Dog Dazer
There are ways to make a dog let go. Choke it. Also there is such a thing as dog mace. It is usually citronella based and very effective against most dogs (aim for the nose). I've had a lot of experience using it to break up dog fights. Much better than trying to pull them apart.
https://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Corrector-Pack-50ml/dp/B0124G4DV4/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?crid=29MQO2Q0JF0GE&keywords=pet+corrector&pd_rd_i=B0124G4DV4&pd_rd_r=54a1387f-0cad-4ce8-8129-da5e733d3c80&pd_rd_w=aQz9M&pd_rd_wg=S5SjK&pf_rd_p=a5491838-6a74-484e-8787-eb44c8f3b7ff&pf_rd_r=BWH6JCHGAZFTS485PPWS&psc=1&qid=1571960326&sprefix=Pet+%2Caps%2C184
PetSafe SprayShield Animal Deterrent with Clip, Citronella Spray up to 10 ft, Prot... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MIP6X06/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_.grSCbTE40WH3
That’s the pet safe spray that I carry. I’ve had to use it twice and both times it stopped the dogs out of a full sprint dead in its tracks and made them run away. One was a pit bull and the other was a German Shepherd, but there’s a reason why I carry Sabre red and the g43.
This - but it works better on bigger dogs. It's not foolproof, but better than a knife (?!)
A good friend would never let their dog violate your body without permission. If their dog did it accidentally, a good friend would pull their dog away and apologize. If any dog jumps and slobbers on you, you can spray its face with Pet Corrector from Petco, which is compressed air that makes a loud hissing sound at https://www.reddit.com/r/Dogfree/comments/8lxbes/why_would_you_bring_your_aggressive_dog_to_work/dzk1j1q/. Another solution is an ultrasonic dog deterrent such as https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Dazer-II-Ultrasonic-Deterrent/dp/B000IBRI2Y. It produces a discomforting but not harmful high frequency sound audible to dogs, but not to humans. The problem with the fanatical dog culture is nondog people are too passive and let themselves be abused. Even parents are more respectful because I've never seen parents glorifying their children lunging at strangers, slobbering on them, and scratching them. If a kid tries doing that, their parents promptly pull them away in embarrassment, chastise the kid, and apologize to the stranger. But dogs doing it is not only acceptable in western society, but it's fanatically worshiped AND we're expected to adore it. However, I'm very direct with my anger towards dog fanatics. I tell them, "I do NOT give a FUCK that your dog likes me." Nondog people have every right to refuse to be so violated by dogs and their shitty owners. Fighting back is how we can prevent the toxic dog culture from growing. How would your friend like it if you jumped all over him and slobbered on him? He probably would not appreciate it, even if it was your way of showing affection. Therefore, his damn dog should NOT do it either.
Dude, I dont want to paint you as totally disconnected, but that is what is going to end up happening . This:
> If any dog jumps and slobbers on you, you can spray its face with Pet >Corrector from Petco, which is compressed air that makes a loud hissing sound at >https://www.reddit.com/r/Dogfree/comments/8lxbes/why_would_you_bring_your_aggressive_dog_to_work/dzk1j1q/. Another solution is an >ultrasonic dog deterrent such as >https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Dazer-II-Ultrasonic-Deterrent/dp[/B000IBRI2Y. It produces a discomforting but not harmful high >frequency sound audible to dogs, but not to humans.
Dude, doing this would make me look like a huge asshole. I know they're wrong, but if having a cordial conversation doesnt get the issue resolved, then just "not going to his house" is the option I choose over this.
It's not right. But I prefer to keep friends over letting shit eating poodles destroy my relationships (and I know I AM NOT the one destroying it, but doggo fanatics will let that come between us)
Have one of these at the front door.
https://www.amazon.com/Dazer-Ultrasonic-Aggressive-Deterrent-Repeller/dp/B0163N43YQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526350016&sr=8-3&keywords=ultrasonic+dog+repeller&dpID=51hZTORmCtL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
We had the same problem to the T. Indoor cat, fleas coming through the floorboards in an old raised house next to a lady with a soft spot for strays. We spent a lot trying to rid them for a while too. I don't want to jinx myself but I think they're gone?? I took our cat to the vet (Ark Animal Hospital on Jeff Hwy and got her on Comfortis (it was like $25 when I was expecting like $100). I had her boarded there for three days and came home and bombed out house and cleaned all the things. I noticed a difference the first week, then a week or two later not so much and just decided to give up and start to look into moving but I'm thinking those were hopefully the last to hatch or something and now they all dead? She's had two months of the Comfortis so far and it's about $25 each pill. There aren't any more fleas jumping around and no more little red bites on my ankles and when we comb our cat she's flea/egg and dander free. I better not have cursed myself now that I talked about it though. Also, I too wasted money on diatomaceous earth. It may work but not if your house is surrounded by bushes and you can't fully spread that shit. I tried :/ However this shit ($$$) works--https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KVSTC0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My new kitten was eating my wedding succulents so I got this stuff and he's mostly stopped (I've also mostly stopped spraying it, I should give it a top up)
The trick is to give them a smell of the stuff by waving the bottle in their face and then spray the plant while they watch. Some of my succulents didn't react well to it so I swapped to spraying their pots rather than their leaves.
I use Pet Corrector spray when Kingsley does that. Use the spray, give the command "quiet," and then praise her if she remains quiet.
After doing this for a while, you'll hopefully just be able to give the command.
One with a scat mat on it. He won't even go near the damn thing once he jumps on it a couple times.
Sofa Scram Sonic Dog & Cat Deterrent Repellent Mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00405WMS4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_rbTBybMK0QY82
Bitter yuck is what I use, but there is also Bitter apple spray as another option. :)
Be careful with applying it, it’s bitter to us as well. Lol.
If they are chewing things like corners of wood tables like ours did, there is this spray that we purchased on amazon that you could spray whenever the dog would chew and it takes away their desire to chew that area. I’ll look for it right now and put in the link.
Edit: Searching “dog chewing deterrent spray” on Amazon gives you multiple good choices, but I’d recommend this one due to the wide range of usage.
Oh, yes. Been there, tried everything, finally licked it. Here's how:
Unless the spray you used was this one, you need to try again. That's the nuclear bomb of flea treatments, and it totally works to rid the whole house of fleas and keep it clear for weeks. Just be sure to follow the directions to the letter, keeping yourself and the cats out of the house for part of a day after spraying.
At the same time -- if your vet okays it -- you can give the cats Capstar, which kills all the fleas on the cats at that moment.
Good luck!
any love for rice paper?
Your solution is probably going to be a combination of things. Here are a few ideas, some of which have already been mentioned by others...
Just make sure he's aware that everything is related to the barking dog & it'll end when he addresses the problem. And also that he's a huge, undeserving asshole. Keep us updated!
This. Calling animal control will probably get the person fined, so they will (hopefully) keep them on a leash, or get a fence.
Also This is a great spray that won't make them attack you, or hurt them, but it will make them back off. (Plus it's only $10 so great for a budget)
I don't know where you live, but I am in the US and the last time I bought it I purchased it off of Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Halt-Dog-Repellent-1-5-118464/dp/B000E4Q7BS
Honestly these things are super effective against dogs. Except dogs that are professionally trained to take down people like Police K9s.
If you want to protect yourselves agains dogs this is the thing you need. Knives might look more awesome but they are way less effective against dogs.
Looks like you can get them for fairly cheap online. This is one of many.
http://www.amazon.com/DAZER-II-Ultrasonic-Dog-Deterrent/dp/B000IBRI2Y
I've heard Citronella spray is very effective for this purpose. With pepper spray, if you misread the wind/breeze at all, you can fairly easily end up spraying yourself and/or your dog. I'd look into that over the pepper spray personally.
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Sprayshield-Animal-Deterrent-Spray/dp/B0009YSB9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473864179&sr=8-1&keywords=citronella+spray+dogs
This has helped us a lot. We tried a number of other training methods first with no luck. Its basically a air horn dog whistle.
https://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Pet-Corrector-50ml-Pack/dp/B0124G4DV4/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1474475210&sr=1-2&keywords=pet+corrector
Quit It! DRP-PTS-1000 118ml Instant Pet Training Spray, 4-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J9BAS6C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OXshDb2ZMSH02
To begin with, I would start the relaxation protocol. This protocol will help the pup relax in both good and bad situations. I would also look into picking up the book Controlled Unleashed and practicing LAt (look At That). You should also practice emergency u-turns. You should find a local R+ trainer to help you with the basics.
You need to do everything you can to avoid nasty interactions, every bad interaction will compound on previous interactions. It is our job to protect our dogs. These bad experiences breaks a trust "my human is not going to protect me, so I need to take matters into my own hands". Leash reactivity generally grows from targeting 1 dog, then a type or breed of dogs, eventually evolving to EVERY visible dog within 1/4+ mile.
One option if the other dog is out of control, carry an umbrella to scare off the other dog, just make sure that your dog is OK with the umbrella flapping, you can accomplish this through desensitization and counter conditioning. There is also a product called Spray Shield which is a citronella based product to ward off any unleashed dogs. Most communities have leash laws, I would consider telling the owner of the other dog that I will be calling the police on them if they continue to let their dog off leash. There is a reason communities have leash laws and examples like this are a perfect example of why.
i’ve totally been there. i cried everyday when our house had them because i couldn’t stand feeling so filthy and thinking they were EVERYWHERE.
Vet Kem Siphotrol Plus II Premise Pest Control Spray, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KVSTC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ypQIDbV80R6FT
we bug bombed with ours, which was the only thing that gave me peace of mind. you and kitty have to go somewhere else for a few hours, and all the other instructions, ofc. our foggers weren’t 100% effective. but i’ve heard good stuff about the spray i just linked lol. better reviews than any others i’ve seen.
i doubt your house is anywhere near an actual infestation but i think you’d also enjoy being able to sleep at night.
KONG works wonders for me. Half-freeze it and boom! Endless puppy satisfaction. It's really strong and you can put treats in it entice your pup. As fuckmylife112 says, rotate your toys so that your pup won't get bored. I also use those rope toys (tug-of-war toys) because they're also pretty strong. Do note that you need to reward good behavior and use a stern but warm voice when correcting your pup like yelping when he bites you.
If toys don't work, you can use an anti-biting spray. Spray it on the things you don't want get chewed on and once your pup tastes the bad flavor, they are less likely to bite again.
KONG:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AR182/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=dogmomdaily-20&linkId=a5015a0e131bf582d18ad2d7e1f3f95e&linkCode=w61&imprToken=HNayx181fUWwMY3FikiDyg&slotNum=0
ANTI-TEETHING SPRAY (FOOEY-what i use)https://www.amazon.com/SynergyLabs-Fooey-Ultra-Bitter-Spray/dp/B0002DIOD0/?tag=petresults-20
ANTI-TEETHING SPRAY (Bodhi dog)https://www.amazon.com/Chewing-Puppies-Training-Treatment-Professional/dp/B01I2A6MPG/?tag=petresults-20
There's this so called indestructible chew toy (with a guarantee, never used it but many people are worshiping it lol) if your pup is a death machinehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042JJB82/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0042JJB82&linkCode=as2&tag=territerri-20&linkId=R63I4QQQKB7BCLBS
EDIT: If you can't have these things delivered, you can buy those rope toys from the pet store or a supermarket in the pet sections. They're pretty good if you buy those tight and thick ones. Squeaky toys are really good too. Wipe some peanut butter on them if your pup doesn't seem interested and reward good behavior.
I also found ice cubes or iced toys really good too. The coldness soothes the gums and helps your pup.
You can get rawhide (get the big ones) but you need to supervise your pup when does chew on it because there are certain cons this https://www.dogingtonpost.com/rawhide-good-bad-ugly/
Good luck!
Pet Corrector – The Company of Animals – Bad Behavior and Training Aid - Quickly Stops Barking, Jumping, Digging, Chewing – Harmless and Safe- 50ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UCH02O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XUhACbCVA84DT is the one I've had success with.
Found some for you.
Stop that! is the pheromone spray. Boar pheromones trigger an immediate "WTF was that" response and has saved me multiple times.
Pet corrector. This one is like a silent air horn. Definitely has worked to deter dogs from coming near me.
This is the citronella repellent.
I have also heard that some people have used a diluted pepper spray. Personally, if I was being attacked by an unknown dog or it attacked my own dog, I have no qualms with pepper spraying them. There is a brand called SABRE that is marketed for protection against dogs, but it is essentially just normal MACE. I'm not sure if pepper spray is legal for civilians to carry in the UK as even some states here restrict the use, so I looked up another type of defensive spray for you.
Defense spray.
A low powered tazer designed for women is another thing I carry around. More for my own safety, but would consider using it on a large dog as well if the circumstances warranted. Mind, the more extreme sprays and tazers are precautions I can legally take, because an attack against my service animal is a felony due to classification as necessary medical equipment. Assault on my dog is essentially assault on my life, and in my state I have a lot of freedom for self protection in these cases. Always check your local laws before picking up defensive sprays.
Your description sounds just like our rescue puppy! :)
I don't know where you're located, but here (LA), there a ton of small/medium poodle/terrier mixes that sound perfect for you. I would definitely recommend reaching out to rescues since you don't seem super attached to a certain breed. Based on your responses it seems like your choice could be more based on personality and size.
Our dog is about 16lb at 7/8 months, and we were both "big dog" people before, but I'm a HUGE fan of her size - she's capable and confident, but we can still carry her around when we need to. She can hold her own around dogs of all sizes and plays hard. She loves doing agility and (age appropriate) hikes and walks. Overall we've found that she (and friends dogs that seem like similar mixes) does well with about the amount of exercise you've noted (some dog park time and a walk on weekdays, longer/more active stuff on weekends).
As for the barking issue - it sucks, but you can't exactly guarantee that when you're adopting (or even from a breeder...) - I kind of think it's a personality thing. Our dog was basically mute for the first week or so when we brought her home, and then got confident/comfortable and got really vocal (super cute) and started barking (super annoying). It's hard. BUT there are a ton of resources out there for fixing it. We've (surprisingly!) recently had some good success with this stuff. I think it's possible to train for this!
Look at Halt! Dog repellent:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E4Q7BS
There are citronella sprays and ultrasonic , ultrasonic buzzers none of them is as effective as Halt!.
But as other persons said, avoiding the confrontation should be first line of defense.
Get Advantage for the cats and dog. Get a flea comb and a bowl of soapy water, dip the comb in the water and comb the animals carefully to remove the fleas and eggs.
For the house, I highly recommend this stuff. It's a little pricey, but one can goes a long way (about 2,000 sq ft). Raid flea killer room spray also works very well, but the cans don't go nearly as far. The Raid you can buy in stores, though, whereas the Siphotrol you'd need to buy online or maybe from a vet's office.
Looking into getting one of these dog deterrent remotes, you press a button it plays a very high pitched noise that only dogs can hear. It doesn't hurt them but I guarantee it will scare it away. https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Dazer-II-Ultrasonic-Deterrent/dp/B000IBRI2Y#productDescription_secondary_view_div_1500834113272
Also, when our cat had a ton of fleas, they told us to treat the house too. So we sprayed the entire house floor with Siphotrol (Vet Kem Siphotrol Plus II Premise Pest Control Spray, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KVSTC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ruUQBbJVGYE0V) and between that, vacuuming a lot and the revolution they went away.
Have you seen this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PetSafe-SprayShield-Animal-Deterrent-Spray/dp/B00MIP6X06/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1538060139&sr=8-8&keywords=pepper+spray
> He is roughly a year and 3 months old
congratulations you have a teenager. on avg i consider years 1-3 as their teenage years.
if he's not fixed get him fixed this week it will help alot
my boy aged 3y4m has mellowed out alot since turning 3, his nickname was Asshole, meanwhile my kitten just entered his teen years 1y4m he's great except he's addicted to his cat wand as soon as he wakes up he goes over to it and starts crying (I'm not exaggerating).
best advice I can offer is to tire him out before bedtime by playing with him and/or get him a playmate around the same age (best idea)
Also check out Jackson Galaxy's videos heres a nice playlist
as for the wires, my girl (~8y) used to destroy wires so I put nylon sheathing on any wire she could get to tho she has stopped in the last couple of years. alot of people recommend spraying the cables with a citrus spray
These. My brother-in-law had a dog problem and this worked. Plus he wired them right into motion detector lights, then it would trigger when the dog would walk by the garage and wouldn't get a chance to bark. After like two months the dog didn't come to that side of the garage and if it did it didn't bark.
But that was out in the sticks.
Dog Dazer II Ultrasonic Dog Deterrent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IBRI2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5Cd7ybAVXMPKX
OxGord Stop Dog Barking Ultrasonic Anti Bark Off Limiter Birdhouse Box Silencer Controller Device for Pets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XNU2UZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5Jd7yb51HXJ56
You're not stopping or slowing WAY down to linger in front of their house, right? Do keep moving as you pass their house. That's not a good spot to "be a tree", stop and play "Look At That", zigzag back and forth, take baby steps, take penalty yards, or work on 1step-2step-3step sits.
The neighbor is an asshole. I understand his frustration (baby = no sleep, dog probably outside more to prevent waking baby, baby+dog issues compound, perceived teasing of dog), but the way he expressed his frustration makes him an asshole.
Don't do anything petty or mean. Don't yell at him or belittle him. It might feel good but it will make things worse.
If you want to engage with them and try to build a more neighborly relationship, leave them a note explaining that it wasn't your intent to tease their dog...you're working on your own dog's social issues and the training protocol requires walking in a controlled manner past distractions. If you end up on good terms maybe you could give them a call before you walk, so they can bring their dog inside. If you end up on good terms they might also be okay with you throwing a biscuit to their dog (from afar!) when you pass to build better associations.
If you understandably don't want to try to build a neighborly relationship, walk a different direction for a few days to let things cool down. If you walk past their house in the future, keep a normal pace. A waist leash makes that easier, so you can click/treat while moving with your hands free. Document all interactions. Immediately report his threat to whomever (police non-emergency line, neighborhood council) you think appropriate.
In your situation I might feel more comfortable with a gopro recording, and carrying some of this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SprayShield-Retail-Clamshell-Package/dp/B00MIP6X06, or even pepper spray if the dog is really aggressive and might get loose.
I'm about to order these:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1WRFV8/
The mofi sleeves have good reviews, but it sounds like the Diskeeper sleeves are thicker, and therefore easier to get into the jacket. I have not previously used either of them.
PetSafe SprayShield Animal Deterrent with Clip, Citronella Spray up to 10 ft, Protect Yourself and Your Pets - PTA00-14718 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MIP6X06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Svc3DbS95Y2F3
This stuff is great for breaking up a dog fight, it doesn’t hurt them but it gets their attention without having to shove your hands into the middle of snapping dogs.
I carry a citronella spray. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009YSB9O/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_9IICwbENB9C8B
But 8 times out of ten if I firmly and loudly command the other dog to stop and "go home", they do.
My 8 month-old pup was barking a lot and it was becoming a big issue because I live in a condo. I ended up buying a bottle of [compressed air] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UCH02O/ref=twister_B017DHGBNW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) that is designed to mimic the sound of a warning hiss, similar to what a cat or snake would make. When the dog starts barking too much, you say "No" or "Quiet" and then aim it in the air (AWAY from the dog) and squeeze out just a bit. The dog will be startled by the noise, and will most likely immediately stop barking. I would wait to make sure my pup was completely silent, and then say "thank you" and give her a treat. I only had to do this a few times and now it's almost to the point where I can tell her "thank you" and she will be quiet.
I only chose to use this because I couldn't get the barking to stop otherwise, and this was a humane way to communicate with my pup that her behavior was unwanted.
Thanks. I lived in Dallas for 18 years and Denton for 4. What struck me there was how many people had dogs they just left in their backyards. No walks, no love, no respite from the heat. Why own dogs in the first place?? Grr.
I hope your dad stays safe. Someone else commented that spray shield works well.
Wow, so much bad advice here.
Just get this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/SprayShield-Animal-Deterrent-Spray-Belt/dp/B0002XKIV6 My wife used to work at an animal shelter and they used this stuff all the time. Safest way to break up a fight.
Please consider carrying Spray Shield instead.
You might want to start carrying Spray Shield. It won't hurt the dog but is supposed to stop them. Maybe carry real pepper spray as a back up, just in case.
Are you walking them in your apartment complex, or in a neighborhood? If it's happening in the complex you can report them to the office or whoever's in charge there.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000IBRI2Y/?ie=UTF8&condition=new
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I use these. 2LPs are sometimes a little too snug but they work amazingly. All my jackets and inners are kept near perfect.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002XKIV6
I recommend using this stuff rather than pepper spray. It's very effective yet painless to the dog, and painless if it blows back in your face. I swear by it.
could you use a foam cover instead of a pop filter for this mic?
https://www.amazon.de/Auna-MIC-900B-Kondensator-Studio-Aufnahmen-Nierencharakteristik/dp/B00AE4T0Q2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485418208&sr=8-1&keywords=auna would it have the same effect and if yes, do you know one with a fitting size?
Bitter Yuck spray. You won't like it either, but it should help.
https://www.amazon.com/NaturVet-Bitter-Yuck-Spray-Liquid/dp/B000EI1BRO
Anything like this should help.
Barking is a use for it. This is what we use.
My Akita mix mutt LOVES to stand up and greet us when we come home or have food. He luckily doesn't put much weight into it- mostly just stands in front of us on his back legs like a little meerkat. Adorable, but we figured we would train him for the sake of manners
We had a trainer tell us to turn our body away while saying "off." Don't put your knee up or touch the dog in any way, just turn away and say off. The other commenters are right about ignoring the dog until she sits.
If all else fails, I use Pet Corrector (basically a can of compressed air that lets out a hissing sound as a warning). I don't like to use this much because I'd rather use positive reinforcement, but it's really effective for getting a dog to stop whatever they're doing- often I just show him the little can and he knows to behave.
Good luck! She has such a sweet face
All you need right here bruh:
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I've taken to carrying citronella spray in my bait bag because I come across so many off leash tiny dogs. It doesn't physically hurt them, but they don't like it and they get out of the street and run back to their yards. https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Sprayshield-Animal-Deterrent-Spray/dp/B0009YSB9O
If you are in the US it is this version that is available. And it seems it can be bought without a vet on amazon in the US. It's slightly different formulation but should work just as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Siphotrol-Premise-Control-Spray-16-Ounce/dp/B000KVSTC0?th=1&psc=1
If it's a recurring problem, arm yourself
I had a flea infestation in my house this summer, the 1st time in over 20 yrs. Treated the dog and cat, flea bombed and it didn't help. asked at the vets office and they told me that Siphotrol would absolutely work. They were right. Sprayed the carpets, linoleum and furniture and within 24 hrs not a flea to be found. I sprayed again a couple weeks later in case any eggs were missed and we haven't had a problem since. If you can isolate rooms you don't even have to leave the house, just wait until it dries. We used the aerosol can but there's a pump sprayer also.
https://www.amazon.com/Siphotrol-Premise-Control-Spray-16-Ounce/dp/B000KVSTC0
Spray Shield saved my little guy just the other day from on off leash dog.
Get some. Carry it. It works. Seriously.
Give the citronella spray a try, my dad is animal control and gave me a can to use when running (neighbors dogs try nipping at my ankles). Its harmless to the dogs but it should shut them up. This is the same type he gave me
Not sure on its effectiveness (never tried it), but there is a product called Halt! that seems like it would be a better thing to try than pepper spray
I know many states have laws against concealed weapons like knives with a blade longer than x" or a firearm. I'm not sure about how the law treats non-lethal weapons like mace or pepper spray. As I'm writing this though, I reminded myself of things like this which are marketed directly at cyclists and I imagine would work against a human attacker too. You may not need more than something like a spray to disorient an attacker before hopefully being able to speed away.
That said, I just accepted a new job that will allow me to commute by bike (YAY!) and I've been thinking about this very topic more lately. I'm interested to see what others have to say.
Sorry that this took a bit for me to get back to you. Kitten is full of energy but looks like he has an ear infection now :(
It's going to cost $20 dollars to have the Vet see him + ??? for the antibiotics for his ear + 21 dollars for this flea spray + 65 dollars for his eventual neuter-ing. I have no idea what the cost of the shots are yet, because he won't get them till week 9 and they come in a series.
He is going to see Dr. Saunders on Thursday at 9:15 am @ For Pet's Sake in Yankton, SD and her number is 605-665-7411.
I went through the same thing with mine at about 9 months where he would get super aggressive of a dog that was within a few feet of my personal bubble. I worked on it with giving him a lot of treats when other dogs came over to say hi, and kept a "pet corrector" around for times at the dog park. He completely cut out that behavior until just recently (4 months later now) where he did it with a friend's dog while on a camping trip. I thought it was due to his exhaustion, but it could be a combination of adolescence, mood swings, hunger, tiredness... All I can say is try to meet with your friend again and show her that everyone's a friend, give treats when she does well, and I definitely recommend the Pet Corrector
https://www.amazon.com/SKITTLES-LIMITED-FLAVORED-CANDY-OUNCE/dp/B074F9VQJD/ref=sr_1_23_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1523028402&sr=1-23&keywords=skittles
Yo me traje este, me llegó a mi casa (posta, no es chiste). Lo uso mayormente para gaming, me dijeron que se escuchaba muy bien, buscate alguna review.
Sofa Scram Sonic Dog & Cat Deterrent Repellent Mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00405WMS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SFcMBbEJGKK1J
Is the couch thing. There are other sizes and prices on Amazon.
The acrylic is harder because I'm guessing you don't have a way to cut a sheet of the stuff. You could get it custom but that would be super expensive.
How long are you staying there? If a while, you could get a dog whistle like this one on Amazon https://smile.amazon.com/Dazer-Ultrasonic-Aggressive-Deterrent-Repeller/dp/B0163N43YQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1535767457&sr=8-4&keywords=dog+whistle+electronic I have this exact one and I use it on my neighbor's dog when he barks. He shuts up almost instantly.
Only bad thing is that it works best on dogs that have ears that are upright. The neighbor on the other side of us has a dog that has ears that lay down and this doesn't work on him as well. It works some of the time.
This whistle emits a low frequency noise that only they can really hear and it bothers them so they shut up.
I'm seconding the "no chew spray".
Get some gummy candies and douse them in Bitter Yuck!
I've brought this up in past threads regarding dog barking. I purchased this device https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Sonic-Bark-Control-Device/dp/B00PINYA82/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549288116&sr=8-4&keywords=sonic+dog+egg for my own dog due to her barking at the slightest sound of someone outside when we lived in an apt. When you start to hear them, just walk it outside and have it pointed towards there house. Should quiet them up. You obviously don't want to leave it out and on all the time as you want it to be used as a learned response to their barking, and not going off because of a loud car, motorcycle, etc..
One of the reasons to not get small dogs. They yap-yap-yap like crazy.
Have you tried things like the pet corrector: http://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Pet-Corrector-50ml/dp/B0124G4DV4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458144648&sr=8-2&keywords=pet+corrector
or a spray bottle?
You can buy dog repellent at most pet stores, if not then farm supply stores. Or Amazon.
Has like .3 - .5% capsasin in it, as opposed to stronger concentrations like mace and pepper spray.
When I worked at Verizon doing pole work, we used to carry it. I used it twice on dogs, and it WORKS. They go running. I've also had it sprayed inside my truck (as a joke, into the vents) and it works. I felt like I'd been maced.
Yes, I've been maced for real.
I've only been using it a couple of days but so far it seems good.
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The arm is just a budget one from Amazon and the mic is a Neewer NW-7000, again it was a fairly budget one but it has pretty good reviews. I was going to get this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AE4T0Q2/ but apparently the Neweer is a VERY close comparison at a fraction of the price.
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Pretty good review video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS8vxidBnDw
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You can see my most recent VOD on twitch for audio quality (http://twitch.tv/timmouk), can't comment on stream quality however though haha
Not really what you asked, but I got one of these to keep the dogs off our sofa. We have the dogs trained to not get on the sofa without permission when we're home, but when we're gone all bets are off. The sofa scram works, but you do have to remember to put it on the sofa.
from what you've described, looks like ingrown hairs. I suffer from the same. if you have curly neck hair sometimes the hairs grow out and then curl back under the skin. or if the hair is cut short enough, it curls before it even protrudes from the skin. try not to shave too close on your neck, and especially in the areas where you tend to get ingrowns (I get them in very specific spots) try not to pull your skin to get extra close. as long as you're presentable, you're fine.
another thing that helped me is using a kese or an exfoliating glove. something like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Kelebek-Turkish-Bathstore-Kese-Exfoliating/dp/B00DSVY57W
https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Therapeutics-Hydro-Exfoliating-Gloves/dp/B00BS7AB08
I use these in the shower before and after shaving (I shower before shaving, then at night before bed when showering, I use the glove/kese again on my neck). I guess I could have said I use it every time I shower :). it helps to keep my pores open and prevents the hair from curling back in under the skin.
what other people have said is also helpful (don't shave ATG, moisturize, try different blades, low pressure on razor, shower before shaving, mapping, etc)
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Yes. Always. https://www.amazon.com/SprayShield-Animal-Deterrent-Spray-Belt/dp/B0002XKIV6
To avoid contact with unleashed dogs, another option is a sonic alarm... some recommend an air horn, I use an ultrasonic deterrent. Range depends on local echoes... close range on open grass, larger range around concrete, pane glass, parked cars. Doesn't stun or hurt the dogs, just entices them to stop and figure out the sudden sound.
Best tactic for protection may be to avoid attracting their interest... "stand like a tree," interpose objects, no shouting, no direct eye contact.
A few years SF Animal Control estimated 120,000 dogs in city, only about 16% having the required dog license & shots... probably higher now.
Here’s what I use, good luck!
Revolution for the dogs, then you need to treat the carpets furniture and wash all soft materials that might harbor eggs. You have to be thorough. A good carpet treatment for fleas is this.
ultrasonic dog deterrent (there are plug in versions too)
But they carry around pepper spray or anti-dog spray, and are supposed to and DO use it if they feel a dog will attack them. You even say so yourself. If the officer had his pepper spray or TASER out, I'm sure he would have used it.
http://www.nalc.org/depart/safety/dogbites.html
>But don't wait until May to be on the lookout for dangerous animals. Be sure to carry dog spray and use dog letters and dog warning cards as the weather turns warmer.
http://www.amazon.com/Halt-Dog-Repellent-1-5-oz/dp/B000E4Q7BS
DAZER II ULTRASONIC DOG DETERRENT
this thing works on about 75% of the dogs from my experience (usually the bigger breads) https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Dazer-II-Ultrasonic-Deterrent/dp/B000IBRI2Y
>You can purchase dog repellent and noisemakers for exactly this purpose
Exactly what I came for. Dog Repellant - $6.95
I haven't and I hope I don't have to. But I bought a citronella spray off Amazon when my friend her little dog got attacked by another dog recently. https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SprayShield-Deterrent-Citronella-Yourself/dp/B0009YSB9O/
A good many people are stating pepper spray. This can get you into trouble, should the other dogs owner see you spraying them down. Also, depending on wind directions, it can come straight back into your own faces. Not a pleasant feeling, I assure you.
Go out to the store, and get yourself a nice, shiny police style whistle (remember the ones you used to see in P.E.). Blow that thing loud enough, and immediately. More often than not, the other dogs won't know what the hell it was.
I'm not saying 'don't bring pepper spray'. I'm saying that if you do, be really aware of how you use it.
You could also go the ultrasonic route, but this might affect your dog as well. It would seem that no matter what you do, it will end up affecting your own dog as well. Until now.
A pet safe, directed spray, attack deterrent. Good luck.
[this](http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Therapeutics-Hydro-Exfoliating-Gloves/dp/B00BS7AB08] is what I mentioned. You may be able to find them cheaper but it's the first link I saw.
It happens a lot. I never sprayed a dog. But every mailman. Every meter reader gets some free Halt! to carry in their truck. See below.
http://www.amazon.com/Halt-Dog-Repellent-1-5-oz/dp/B000E4Q7BS
Dogs have been attacking service people forever and at the end of the day it saves lives. I know it is also unpleasant, but you should see the pics of the guys who didn't spray the dog they should have. Entire chunks of flesh and muscle missing. Deformed faces.
Also, those are not tazer marks. Tazers don't produce enough power to char like that. It is probably not even char. If I had to guess I would say soot from the dog running up against the guy's tail pipe while he had the truck parked or something of that nature.
End of the day I am not making a judgment call. Guy could very well have overreacted. But as someone who has had that job I am just telling the other side.
Our vet recommended ovitrol and siphotrol as a quick way to clear them out because one of my cats was allergic. Worked really well.
I'm at year 4 with these fleas, and on AdvantageII box number 6. I started using that after a different brand stopped working and before that I've tried a rainbow of different methods directly on them including flea baths none of which worked. I've only been successful at keeping them at bay. After I treat, I vacuum and spray this stuff
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KVSTC0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Its the only thing I've found that actually kills them. I've tried many many other methods. I follow up and spray the next week as well.
They usually get subdued for about 2 months then I repeat.
I haven't tried collars yet so I thought I'd give it a go.
The fleas are fully grown and many that are surviving the treatment which doesn't usually happen.
My cats are inside only.
Auna MIC-900b - USB version.
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Start taking video of incidents - religiously. Have your phone on you and ready to record every time you go out. This is simply to cover your ass.
Buy some of these. Take one outside and practice using it without your dog around so you're not fumbling around with it if you ever need to actually use it in an emergency situation. Carry one with you on every walk and don't be afraid to use it.
I carry citronella spray on my walks and have used it to keep loose dogs away, but I don't know how well it would break up an existing fight. Anyway, for those that might be curious: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MIP6X06/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you for the answer.
That's exactly what I read about when I was researching what was affecting the quality of the recording. Your summary makes it much more clear for me though!
I definitely agree with you that it's all subjective when it comes to the quality of sound, I just don't really like the sound of my recordings. I've been experimenting a lot - I tried different guitar effects, changing the recording volume, I also tried recording a song multiple times in hope that the resulting sound will have much more power.
When I started recording half a year ago, I was recording with a mic next to the amp, although it didn't sound really good. Also there was a lot of background noise because of noisy neighborhood, but that's another story.
I just bought this little beauty. It's wonderful, audio is crisp and clear, it looks good, it's well built, and it's pretty damn cheap too! I've recorded a few things and it's really quite good.
I heard about this. Maybe that will work. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J9BAS6C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_9&smid=A27BUQSY3E84IP
Buy her this: Sofa Scram
What part of CA? I bike through Los Angeles at all hours of day and night, and have been harassed countless times, forced off the road, stopped and threatened..etc etc etc.
Camera seems like a great idea.
2 suggestions:
http://www.amazon.com/Halt-Dog-Repellent-1-5-oz/dp/B000E4Q7BS
It's tiny, and a hit of that to the face will stop most idiot harassers. If you really need to follow up, a u-lock or chain will most likely subdue them.
Don't get pepper spray. Get one of these babies instead. It's a more humane method and dogs will keep their distance from you.
You could try an air can. Some people don't like startling/scaring their dog but I have seen this work many times with crate-whiners. After a while you don't even need to have a full can; just seeing it is enough to remind them to keep quiet.
http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Corrector-Behavioral-Training-Aid/dp/B000UCH02O