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Posted : 7/24/2007 9:00:50 PM

ORIGINAL: SisMorphine

Personally I think that Leerburg's method can be pretty dangerous as you only have control over the hind end NOT the "biting unit" (head end) and if a dog is going to redirect I would think you're more likely to get nailed....

I agree its dangerous but your hands are just touching the edge of danger. And again, you need two competent people. The circling, sidestepping, or pinwheeling is suppose to prevent the dog from redirect.

Jen D

Posted : 7/25/2007 5:48:50 AM

If there are two people you can wheel barrel the dog, I have used this and it has worked great. If I am in a situation that there are going to be numerous dogs I make sure I have a person that knows dogs with me.

IrishSetterGrl

Posted : 7/25/2007 4:01:06 PM

Thanks sooo much to everyone with your *extremely* helpful advice, tips, etc. I'm pretty sure I now know what to do/what not to do, and I shared this info with my parents as well. We decided against the dog park the other day, and instead brought Cadie and Riley to a regular park. However, things can happen anywhere so I feel much better knowing that at least I'm aware of what to do. Thanks again!

spiritdogs

Posted : 7/25/2007 4:10:54 PM

ORIGINAL: SisMorphine

Fourth: If it is an all out fight, yup, Leerburg's method works - well.
Fifth: If you own a bully breed, own a breaking stick, but check local ordinances first to make sure you won't be in violation of a an anti-dogfighting ordinance.

Personally I think that Leerburg's method can be pretty dangerous as you only have control over the hind end NOT the "biting unit" (head end) and if a dog is going to redirect I would think you're more likely to get nailed.
I also think that break sticks are over rated. Some pit bull people swear by them. Personally I think it's going to be pretty difficult in a dog fight to wedge a stick between back teeth AND twist AND hold onto your dog. Hence why I prefer to choke out. If the dog can't breath, the dog can't fight.

Well, I think there really is no optimal way in some cases to do this with no risk. I think you just have to use your judgment about what to do with the individual dogs that decide to engage. None of it is great. If you aren't terribly experienced, it isn't likely that you will do anything - too darn scary (not you, I know you can handle it). One thing you can try that is better than just ordinary "noise", like your voice - an air horn. Sometimes, the fact that the dogs have never heard one before, and it's so loud, can work. But, it's a crapshoot, just like the other stuff. Tethering one dog is an idea, if you have something to tether to. Good luck at the beach, or a six acre field.

How to handle a dog fight