andoria2007 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 HI there, I have notice many people who walk their dogs in my area like to carry a long stick with them. Is this stick supposed to scare their dog into walking nicely on lead ? Does anyone else do this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I think some people carry a stick to protect themselves (and their dogs) from wandering dogs that may show aggressive tendencies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky in Oz Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Probably. And probably so because they don't actually know how to train the dog to walk. I found myself carrying a stick the other day when I took my dog out for a walk. Why? To wave it in front of me everytime I came across a tree or bush with cobwebs. I wondered as I carried the stick if people thought I was hitting my dog with it, not the case as it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERKAZ Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Maybe it's to use to discourage unrestrained dogs from approaching or to break up a fight if need be? I used to carry an umbrella for the same reason where I used to live (off lead dogs were a real problem. When you open it quickly it really spooks the other dog and provides a psychologocal barrier too. I looked wierd carrying an umbrella in the desert, but hey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Piximatosis Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Um no... I carry a stick with me on walks to beat off any strays that come to hassle us. I can't imagine that Holly's heel would improve any if I beat her with a stick if anything she'd probably start lagging and pulling to get AWAY from me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I used to have to walk Cody with an umbrella. He had fear aggression issues when on lead and there were lots of people who walked their dogs offlead around the streets. Mind you, most of the time my best option was to simply drop the lead if the other dog seemed harmless as Cody never had a problem off lead. There is a lady that I know through dog sports who carries a stick to make sure he doesn't walk ahead of her. He is the most beautiful dog with so much potential, its a shame he has an idiot for an owner. The dog is petrified of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashka Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I use an aluminum tramping pole or carry a baseball bat depending on the number of out of control dogs / idiot owners around. My Cavalier dog has already been attacked twice by huge out of control dogs while walking at heel on lead. Hubbies boot solved the last problem but he's not always available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I carry a stick if I'm out with the dogs by myself to defend myself and my dogs against wandering dogs posing a threat. If OH is with me I dont though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working Dog Lover Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I now walk with a stick because I have two dogs and two young children and I take a variety of combinations of them on my walks. In the last two months we've been attacked by a loose sharpei, a rottweiler that escaped its yard, a golden retriever (!) and a fox terrier who got out when the front gate was left open, and we have a loose staffy looking mix and a loose blue cattle dog and a loose black kelpie mix who stroll around our neighbourhood. I'm totally over it and the next dog that attacks us on our walk will end up sore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogcop Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Quite a few people from the country carry a stick with them to protect themselves and their dog from snakes as well as other loose dogs. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggrooma Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Sticks also come in handy with those crazy bombers of the skies!! We have a few maggies around here I swear are the sporn of satin, seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I now walk with a stick because I have two dogs and two young children and I take a variety of combinations of them on my walks. In the last two months we've been attacked by a loose sharpei, a rottweiler that escaped its yard, a golden retriever (!) and a fox terrier who got out when the front gate was left open, and we have a loose staffy looking mix and a loose blue cattle dog and a loose black kelpie mix who stroll around our neighbourhood. I'm totally over it and the next dog that attacks us on our walk will end up sore. Why the (!) after the Golden Retriever? They are a dog and just as likely to attack and bite as any other breed. Do any of you ring rangers when dogs are off lead? If it is the same dog each time, get the rangers number, and ring them every time you go out. I did this, after a week the dog is no longer out roaming and scaring people and dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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