I’ve come to not like walks anymore because you’re at the mercy of the irresponsible owners who let dogs out of yards or can’t control them on a leash! Great tips! It’s unfortunate we need to pack some of these items, but they are needed when you least expect it!
Yes! I carry citronella spray, a large carabeaner clip to whip around attached to a leash and a stun gun. We've been attacked multiple times already....so now I'm always on alert for any off leash dog's around us. Also, being pregnant now I DEFINITELY am on full alert. And so is my female GSD!!
Thanks Robert. I actually own the same torch and tazer. Had to use spray on an aggressive dog years ago. I was 9 months pregnant. The spray worked great. Was on a Walk with my smaller dog once with no protection. A large GSD charged. My small dog faced up. I thought he was going to be ripped apart. I stood up big and tall like a growling bear behind my dog and I roared….It worked! I do feel better always having something on me though. BTW… I live in a beautiful quiet neighborhood…it can happen anywhere.
Totally agree about being vigilant and use your hearing. I'm hyper vigilant anyway due to a prior attack whilst my dogs were at home. Sadly anything that could be used for protecting yourself are banned here in the U.K. Great video Robert and people should remember that it is the time for your dogs , NOT the phone. Thanks.
These are great tips. Robert, if I may, I am going to add some tips for people from my neck of the woods (Sri Lanka/South Asia) where dog parks, rules, sometimes pavements don't exist, and stray dogs and cats are everywhere. 1. Things to carry to ward away stray dogs: a spray bottle of citronella oil. It's non-toxic but the smell is enough to get most stray dogs to scram and keep good distance between yourself/your dog and the stray 2. Walking dogs in South Asian cities is way more complicated for too many reasons to list here. My neighbourhood for instance doesn't have pavents so there is a clear danger to your dog being accidentally hit by a moving vehicle. I mitigate this by always having the dog on the side away from moving traffic. So if say traffic is on my lefthand side, my dog will be on the right, and vice versa. This way, it's my body that is closest to traffic, not the dog's 3. No long leash/leash-less. Please dear god no. 4. We also have some crazy drivers here, often kids speeding in residential neighbourhoods. This makes crossing the road with a dog complicated. How I cross with my dog is to have her between my legs, and leash from harness (not collar, I dont like collars on my dogs) rising up 90 degrees vertically, and nicely wrapped in both my hands. This way, every passing vehicle will see my head and slow down, even if they missed the dog. 5. Nightwalks with led harness, torch, and citronella oil as mentioned above.
Wow the citronella oil is a new thing for me but might be great as I have it at home already. But it maked sense - my dog allways leaves the room when I apply my anti mosquito oil spray
This is actually great advice! Me and my dog were nearly attacked by coyotes the other day and I wish that I had an air horn and/or bear spray with me.
My dog and I also encountered coyotes, a pair. They didn't even flinch with the air horn, I was surprised! I also had bear spray but they moved on, thankfully.
My initial reaction was: "Wow two stun guns??" I believe they're illegal in Australia. But if I were in the US where everyone has a gun I think I would buy three.
another great video .. i use dog repellent as some of the things mentioned can't be carried in Canada .. but the point of not being on the cell is very important .. i get calls from my daughters while i'm out walking with my dog and i answer and first thing i say is "i'm out with Kira walking i'll call u when i get home" then i hang up .. stay alert u stay safe
Unfortunately all the tools you mentioned are illegal in my country! Here in Italy, self-defense is only calling the police. Even during an assault with bare hands, the defense must be proportionate or you risk going to jail for excess of self-defense. Any kind of weapon or tool for attack and defense is completely illegal here and if the police catch you on the street even with a Leatherman multitool you risk being arrested. If a thief invade your home and your dog bites him in defense, you risk a complaint and must compensate the thief.
Great info .. I carry an 16” asp expandable baton which is easy to carry on my belt and works great on dogs and people .. I have used your techniques to train my 17 month old Doberman pup “ Rio “ and they are great .. Thank you ..
I just had to choke off a 120 mastiff off my dog that wouldnt let go, was far from anyone or anything and had nothing on me, it was eye opening and now I carry many things and hope this will never happen again but I doubt it.
Great video..I carry a lot of those items..I also pack a collapsible dog bowl and carry a bottle or two of water..also an extra slip lead in case I encounter a lost dog or a dog that’s off leash
That was interesting, I thought about something a like a second poo bag or some toys to play with but it seems in the US you guys prepare for the worst possible outcome of a walk. Aside the fact that most of the stuff would be illegal where I live it shows the difference in the mindset between European and the US. I like the advice on paying attention to your surroundings which is key to me when walking my dog. It's a bad habit to stare on your phone and you also miss hints of your dogs. The dog might have warned you to walk closer to another dog but you missed it because you checked your phone. I love the channel and there is so much good information and many interesting people to listen to and learn from. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Robert!
Being prepared for bad situations is in the DNA of a large part of the population around here. The chances of needing those items are very, very rare, but watching your dog, wife, kids, or yourself get tore up by an aggressive dog or human attacker is not an option. Fire extinguisher for fires, problem extinguishers for problems.
Tasers are illegal in most states as far as I know. I like you mentioned "use your ears" I feel people hiking with earbuds is asking for something to happen. You need to listen to your surrounds too.
Oh yeah! You're on a walk with your dog. It's like driving, especially if you have a reactive dog. You're seeing what's ahead of you, what's behind you, barking dogs, stray cats, etc. I live in PA where people are looking for bait dogs. Free to good homes ads, etc. Years ago, it was Action 81 where people/vans were rounding up dogs for research facilities because pet dogs only know love, compared to the dogs that were raised for research. Then there's Lady Gaga with her Frenchies, whose dog walker ended up in the hospital, and her dogs stolen. Crazy! Thank you for making people more aware!
Handgun, pepper spray, flashlight, and razor knife go with me everywhere. I really want to add a stun gun of some sort, but my poor belt (and me) are pretty much maxxed out.
I use Pet Safe Shield Spray. It won't hurt the dog or people (if you get blowback like with pepper spray) the dogs just don't like the scent of it, and the sudden startle factor spooks them (like air horn which I used to carry). I have stopped charging pits with this stuff and prevented many dog fights over the years (our town has an issue with loose dogs, I run into loose dogs 2-3 times a week). I like it because it stops the dog BEFORE it gets to my dogs. I also carry gel mace (thats for people lol). The gel prevents blowback to the user. I keep one in one pocket and the other in another pocket so I never get them confused, that way I never have to look at which one I grab, I already know which one I'm grabbing.
Deterrents like that are good for mildly motivated attacks. If you get surprised or encounter a truly dedicated attacker, it will be rather useless. That is true for the mace and people as well. Many, many people have been stabbed to death after shooting their attacker several times. Adrenaline is a scary thing, and im of the opinion that several different tools should be available.
Thanks, Robert. Along with a stick and flashlight, I would just add that if I may be walking my dog after dusk (coming home or on an evening "business" stroll, and especially in the fall and winter when the sun goes down early) my dog has a reflective harness and collar. I walk her with the collar and use the harness as extra visibility, or hook the lead to it anywhere I may want to give her more room to get in some sniffing and such. The harness adds a greater reflective area. Even though I also have reflective walking gear and stop and have my dog sit beside me if a car is coming near us in tight areas and at crosswalks, drivers can still get very close and aren't always very attentive. Where I live, people have been hit by cars even on sidewalks when walking their dogs, and many (people and/or dogs) didn't survive.
Absolutely golden info Robert! I have a tactical flashlight but without the stun feature. That may change, soon. Plan on picking up the other two items as well. Also, I live in Texas which is a Constitutional Carry state....one more important piece for self-defense.
Mine too. Only thing that worries me is if a loose dog is about and tries to attack. I've considered a small deodorant spray can in case I ever needed to defend my dogs but worry it might get in my dogs eyes as well.
Listen pick just one.Situational awareness is by far the most important. All plans are wonderful until the the first punch is thrown.Fight or flight figure out which one you’re before you buy all kinds of junk that ends up being used on you instead.
Holy crap, I have been carrying hand tazer for few years on dog walks...... never needed yet. Not to sure about air horn, have seen dogs ignore air horn while fighting. Can't really test tazer because it could really hurt dog, so don't know for sure if that will work in vicious attack...... as always THANKYOU
I've tested them on myself, and they definitely work. The current locks up your muscles, because our nervous system uses electricity to contract our muscles. The taser overrides our neural signals by sending the biggest, meanest signal your muscles have ever felt. With that said, it can lock a dogs jaw closed. When and how you deploy it is important.
Is it so dangerous to walk a dog in the US that you have to carry so much safety equipment/potential weapons? I live in Denmark, we have treats in the pockets
Unfortunately, yes. My dog and I have been attacked multiple times now by off leash dog's. Some are friendly some are not. I carry protection. I live in New England, USA.
I think its a good idea to have something in case another dog attacks your dog. But the US has some of the safest places in the world and some of the most dangerous, it just depends where you live. I live in a pretty safe part of the US so I mostly don't worry about my personal safety.
The US is a big country, and yes, we do have dangerous areas. It's always a good idea to have something to protect yourself even if you're in a safe area though.
Holy shit man 🙂alle those things you showed are illigal in my country (except the airhorn). And thankfully not needed ;) all i need when walking my dog are poopbags and treats.
I'm thinking the more tools you carry the more stress about which one to use if something does occur (off-leash attack or the like). Also you must be aware that in a turmoil you would be just as likely to tase your own dog as tasing the attacker, unless you have serious beforehand training. I do believe you're kind of getting a false sense of security with the-more-gadgets-the-better approach... If I would feel the need for protection on walks I would chose only one tool, possibly the stick or maybe the air horn.
@@RobertCabralDogs maybe I misunderstood. You present each "tool" starting with "Another thing I like to keep with me is...". I got the impression that that implies that these are all things that at least you personally generally take with you?
Thanks Robert! I've often seen that a good idea is to have a handful of stinky treats that take a while to chew and then just throw the whole thing if a dog starts coming towards you and then work yourself away from them.... what are your thoughts on this? TIA!
@@RobertCabralDogs Thank you for that Robert- good point. I'm supposing here if I'm able to do so well before the approach, my dog knows 'leave it', I were to chuck them a ways, and my dog and I moved rapidly in the other direction...? I'm definitely keeping a couple of the items you named as well though!
not sure if you agree but be absolutely positive you can physically control YOUR dog, like i absolutely love Kangals and American Akitas but i have balance issues and 120+ pound dog would just pull me over and that could be an issue so i love big dogs but i gotta stay 80 pounds or less like my boy Koop who is a shelter dog and a retriever/ pit mix
as usual, great advice! Thank You so much. Your advice has helped me greatly in the training of my 4 rescued dogs..do You ever become involved with the training of police depts relating to stray or loose dog situations? Recently a poor pup was tasered, lassoed and shot while in a non aggressive position...there are videos of the dog, Gunner, being senselessly killed...sorry if this is not the forum to ask...
I have a personal security alarm that when you pull out the pin makes a really loud 130 decibels sound. It works great in the dog park when all the dogs are crowded at the gate. They immediately stop and step away from the gate so the new dog can get inside safely. I know you are not in favor of dog parks however if you observe the dogs that are in there before entering and if there aren't too many dogs inside it can be fun for your dog. The key is to use your common sense. Some dogs are not going to enjoy dog parks and some dogs love them. My personal alarm works when dogs get too aggressive or if I sense that a dog might be getting out of control. The loud noise really makes them stop in their tracks. I would be careful about using anything that remotely looks like a gun. With the gun laws being so lax in my area I could find myself getting shot with a real gun. I like the flashlight though. I would like to carry it even when I am not walking my dog. Love your tip about cellphones. I carry mine for safety but don't have it in my hand when I am on a walk.
Sad where this world has gone. How about a sidearm and a carbine. Oh crap I think you are in California. What happened to the good old days of just taking your dog out for a peaceful walk. I know they are gone 😥😥
Robert hello....I have a very sweet ex racing greyhound who just doesn't care for other dogs...not that she attacks them, she just wants to avoid them. Anyways I need to be prepared for a possible scuffle cause since she doesn't want to be bothered by dogs, when they approach her she will growl and if they insist on smelling her she may nip and I worry that if its a loose dog with no owner around, like a pit bull, it would kill her!! So I got some dog pepper spray and attached that to her leash. My question is will that be enough? Should I get something stronger? I want to protect my angel! I'm thinking a taser or stun gun? Or dog pepper spray enough?
If I used a taser or a stun gun in my country (Ireland) I'd soon find myself in jail. Good advice for America possibly but not for the civilised world.
You're not recommending all those at once edc.? That would seem extreme . That flashlight is a great tool. Tazers, dog fights, genius, there have been to many times I wish I had a less than lethal tool with animals that can f m up. Pay for its self on the first vet bill some one does not have ,ER ect. Great information.
You guys in the USA are lucky, you can't get anything like a tazer or (super cool) torch stun gun (want one so bad btw!!) here in the UK. I have no option but to carry a rambo knife and telescope kosh with me for protection, which ironically are much more viscous weapons if I need to use in an emergency. We had a lot of puppy dog thefts of handsome dogs like my purebread from my home town staffy in lockdown as the dogs tripled in value. Does anyone know if you can get a tazer or stun gun sent to the UK from America? I don't have convictions, but if you fuck with my family (including dogs) I will attempt to defend and protect. Is that wrong? 🤔
You can't imagine how many times I see people walking the dog texting and crossing the street at the same time, and I'm in NYC!! I just think, how stupid are these people??? They use what's supposed to be bonding time with the dog, as 5heir texting time. They are TOTALLY OBLIVIOUS of anything/anyone around them!!! Makes me so angry because if they walk in front of my car in the middle of the street, and i hit them and their dog, right away it's my fault!! Personally, i feel that there should be a law in all states that bans people from texting while they are walking the dog, wheeling a baby carriage and crossing the street. Their selfish and stupid behavior endangers the rest of us.!! BTW, Robert, I'm still waiting for several months now for you to help me with membership problem. I've emailed you SEVERAL times and got ZERO response. Not feeling the love ☹
@@rodneycampbell1550 using the word "wouldn't" suggests to me that you aren't actually out there doing it regularly. Doing so might inspire you to change your statement unless you have a breed that people intentionally keep their distance from.
@@hippiebits2071 what are you talking about? Out there regularly? You mean in my braiding Neighborhood? I'm in it pretty much every day lol. Here in Vegas by the way. Never once, maybe you should move
Thanks Robert ….paying attention to your surroundings is key ‘now days’ for sure.
I’ve come to not like walks anymore because you’re at the mercy of the irresponsible owners who let dogs out of yards or can’t control them on a leash! Great tips! It’s unfortunate we need to pack some of these items, but they are needed when you least expect it!
Yes! I carry citronella spray, a large carabeaner clip to whip around attached to a leash and a stun gun. We've been attacked multiple times already....so now I'm always on alert for any off leash dog's around us. Also, being pregnant now I DEFINITELY am on full alert. And so is my female GSD!!
Your baby is going to be a military dog handler ❤️💢🙏
Thanks Robert. I actually own the same torch and tazer. Had to use spray on an aggressive dog years ago. I was 9 months pregnant. The spray worked great. Was on a Walk with my smaller dog once with no protection. A large GSD charged. My small dog faced up. I thought he was going to be ripped apart. I stood up big and tall like a growling bear behind my dog and I roared….It worked! I do feel better always having something on me though.
BTW… I live in a beautiful quiet neighborhood…it can happen anywhere.
Moma bear instinct
Totally agree about being vigilant and use your hearing. I'm hyper vigilant anyway due to a prior attack whilst my dogs were at home. Sadly anything that could be used for protecting yourself are banned here in the U.K. Great video Robert and people should remember that it is the time for your dogs , NOT the phone. Thanks.
Well said.
These are great tips.
Robert, if I may, I am going to add some tips for people from my neck of the woods (Sri Lanka/South Asia) where dog parks, rules, sometimes pavements don't exist, and stray dogs and cats are everywhere.
1. Things to carry to ward away stray dogs: a spray bottle of citronella oil. It's non-toxic but the smell is enough to get most stray dogs to scram and keep good distance between yourself/your dog and the stray
2. Walking dogs in South Asian cities is way more complicated for too many reasons to list here. My neighbourhood for instance doesn't have pavents so there is a clear danger to your dog being accidentally hit by a moving vehicle. I mitigate this by always having the dog on the side away from moving traffic. So if say traffic is on my lefthand side, my dog will be on the right, and vice versa. This way, it's my body that is closest to traffic, not the dog's
3. No long leash/leash-less. Please dear god no.
4. We also have some crazy drivers here, often kids speeding in residential neighbourhoods. This makes crossing the road with a dog complicated. How I cross with my dog is to have her between my legs, and leash from harness (not collar, I dont like collars on my dogs) rising up 90 degrees vertically, and nicely wrapped in both my hands. This way, every passing vehicle will see my head and slow down, even if they missed the dog.
5. Nightwalks with led harness, torch, and citronella oil as mentioned above.
Wow the citronella oil is a new thing for me but might be great as I have it at home already. But it maked sense - my dog allways leaves the room when I apply my anti mosquito oil spray
Stun gun, pepper spray, breaking stick in my backpack. My ennemies : irresponsible owners & loose dogs.
This is actually great advice! Me and my dog were nearly attacked by coyotes the other day and I wish that I had an air horn and/or bear spray with me.
My dog and I also encountered coyotes, a pair. They didn't even flinch with the air horn, I was surprised! I also had bear spray but they moved on, thankfully.
My initial reaction was:
"Wow two stun guns??"
I believe they're illegal in Australia. But if I were in the US where everyone has a gun I think I would buy three.
another great video .. i use dog repellent as some of the things mentioned can't be carried in Canada .. but the point of not being on the cell is very important .. i get calls from my daughters while i'm out walking with my dog and i answer and first thing i say is "i'm out with Kira walking i'll call u when i get home" then i hang up .. stay alert u stay safe
Unfortunately all the tools you mentioned are illegal in my country! Here in Italy, self-defense is only calling the police. Even during an assault with bare hands, the defense must be proportionate or you risk going to jail for excess of self-defense. Any kind of weapon or tool for attack and defense is completely illegal here and if the police catch you on the street even with a Leatherman multitool you risk being arrested. If a thief invade your home and your dog bites him in defense, you risk a complaint and must compensate the thief.
Air horns and compressed air are not illegal.
Some really valuable tips.
I'll never forget your video analysing of an incident where a small dog was attacked by a german shepherd...
Right on time! I keep a mini flashlight in my dog walking fannypack. I also have a faux alarm that looks like a key holder. Thanks Robert!
Great info .. I carry an 16” asp expandable baton which is easy to carry on my belt and works great on dogs and people .. I have used your techniques to train my 17 month old Doberman pup “ Rio “ and they are great .. Thank you ..
… you forgot the blue light, just in case the fully teethed Malinois Schutzhund is not enough! ;)
I just had to choke off a 120 mastiff off my dog that wouldnt let go, was far from anyone or anything and had nothing on me, it was eye opening and now I carry many things and hope this will never happen again but I doubt it.
Great video..I carry a lot of those items..I also pack a collapsible dog bowl and carry a bottle or two of water..also an extra slip lead in case I encounter a lost dog or a dog that’s off leash
Loved this, going to have to get these. Where I work they used to give you an umbrella to shove in the attacking dogs face.
YES 💪, pepper spray as well.
That was interesting, I thought about something a like a second poo bag or some toys to play with but it seems in the US you guys prepare for the worst possible outcome of a walk.
Aside the fact that most of the stuff would be illegal where I live it shows the difference in the mindset between European and the US.
I like the advice on paying attention to your surroundings which is key to me when walking my dog. It's a bad habit to stare on your phone and you also miss hints of your dogs. The dog might have warned you to walk closer to another dog but you missed it because you checked your phone.
I love the channel and there is so much good information and many interesting people to listen to and learn from.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Robert!
Being prepared for bad situations is in the DNA of a large part of the population around here.
The chances of needing those items are very, very rare, but watching your dog, wife, kids, or yourself get tore up by an aggressive dog or human attacker is not an option.
Fire extinguisher for fires, problem extinguishers for problems.
Tasers are illegal in most states as far as I know. I like you mentioned "use your ears" I feel people hiking with earbuds is asking for something to happen. You need to listen to your surrounds too.
Tasers are legal in all but one state!
Wow. This dude is strapped. Awesome. I typically carry bear spray, knives, swords, guns, etc. I have killer pitbulls in my neighborhood.
Thanks for this video Robert.
How about First-Aid items to have with you for yourself and pup?
I walk with a hickory cane. Nobody gives in a second thought, but it is a formidable weapon if needed.
Oh yeah! You're on a walk with your dog. It's like driving, especially if you have a reactive dog. You're seeing what's ahead of you, what's behind you, barking dogs, stray cats, etc. I live in PA where people are looking for bait dogs. Free to good homes ads, etc. Years ago, it was Action 81 where people/vans were rounding up dogs for research facilities because pet dogs only know love, compared to the dogs that were raised for research. Then there's Lady Gaga with her Frenchies, whose dog walker ended up in the hospital, and her dogs stolen. Crazy! Thank you for making people more aware!
Handgun, pepper spray, flashlight, and razor knife go with me everywhere. I really want to add a stun gun of some sort, but my poor belt (and me) are pretty much maxxed out.
I use Pet Safe Shield Spray. It won't hurt the dog or people (if you get blowback like with pepper spray) the dogs just don't like the scent of it, and the sudden startle factor spooks them (like air horn which I used to carry). I have stopped charging pits with this stuff and prevented many dog fights over the years (our town has an issue with loose dogs, I run into loose dogs 2-3 times a week). I like it because it stops the dog BEFORE it gets to my dogs. I also carry gel mace (thats for people lol). The gel prevents blowback to the user. I keep one in one pocket and the other in another pocket so I never get them confused, that way I never have to look at which one I grab, I already know which one I'm grabbing.
Deterrents like that are good for mildly motivated attacks.
If you get surprised or encounter a truly dedicated attacker, it will be rather useless. That is true for the mace and people as well. Many, many people have been stabbed to death after shooting their attacker several times. Adrenaline is a scary thing, and im of the opinion that several different tools should be available.
Thanks, Robert. Along with a stick and flashlight, I would just add that if I may be walking my dog after dusk (coming home or on an evening "business" stroll, and especially in the fall and winter when the sun goes down early) my dog has a reflective harness and collar. I walk her with the collar and use the harness as extra visibility, or hook the lead to it anywhere I may want to give her more room to get in some sniffing and such. The harness adds a greater reflective area. Even though I also have reflective walking gear and stop and have my dog sit beside me if a car is coming near us in tight areas and at crosswalks, drivers can still get very close and aren't always very attentive. Where I live, people have been hit by cars even on sidewalks when walking their dogs, and many (people and/or dogs) didn't survive.
Absolutely golden info Robert! I have a tactical flashlight but without the stun feature. That may change, soon. Plan on picking up the other two items as well. Also, I live in Texas which is a Constitutional Carry state....one more important piece for self-defense.
Spoken like a true martial artist. Great advice.
Just bring the .22
Thank you Robert, some great safety information!!
All the tools you mentioned are illegal in my country 😂, but thank you for the suggestions.
Even a stick??
Your country is not as dangerous as liberal California right now. You don't need that stuff.
@@ADONAIsays-so Yes, anything carried with the possible intention of being used as a weapon is illegal in the socialist republic of Canada
Mine too. Only thing that worries me is if a loose dog is about and tries to attack. I've considered a small deodorant spray can in case I ever needed to defend my dogs but worry it might get in my dogs eyes as well.
@@suesmith7946 just use an umbrella. The dog whisperer does that all the time, and it seems very effective.
And spare slip lead ! Think you have mentioned this is other videos. Can't get those tasers in the uk : /
Listen pick just one.Situational awareness is by far the most important.
All plans are wonderful until the the first punch is thrown.Fight or flight figure out which one you’re before you buy all kinds of junk that ends up being used on you instead.
So we need nothing to defend ourselves, only situational awareness?
DURR!!!!!
Holy crap, I have been carrying hand tazer for few years on dog walks...... never needed yet. Not to sure about air horn, have seen dogs ignore air horn while fighting. Can't really test tazer because it could really hurt dog, so don't know for sure if that will work in vicious attack...... as always THANKYOU
I've tested them on myself, and they definitely work. The current locks up your muscles, because our nervous system uses electricity to contract our muscles. The taser overrides our neural signals by sending the biggest, meanest signal your muscles have ever felt.
With that said, it can lock a dogs jaw closed. When and how you deploy it is important.
Excellent video, Mr. Cabral. Very good advice indeed!
simple yet effective! thanks!
Glad it helped!
Is it so dangerous to walk a dog in the US that you have to carry so much safety equipment/potential weapons? I live in Denmark, we have treats in the pockets
Unfortunately, yes. My dog and I have been attacked multiple times now by off leash dog's. Some are friendly some are not. I carry protection. I live in New England, USA.
I think its a good idea to have something in case another dog attacks your dog. But the US has some of the safest places in the world and some of the most dangerous, it just depends where you live. I live in a pretty safe part of the US so I mostly don't worry about my personal safety.
The US is a big country, and yes, we do have dangerous areas. It's always a good idea to have something to protect yourself even if you're in a safe area though.
Off leash dogs are a problem in my town
I was thinking the same - i am from austria
Not sure if we can use these tools in Canada or China?
Holy shit man 🙂alle those things you showed are illigal in my country (except the airhorn). And thankfully not needed ;) all i need when walking my dog are poopbags and treats.
I'm thinking the more tools you carry the more stress about which one to use if something does occur (off-leash attack or the like). Also you must be aware that in a turmoil you would be just as likely to tase your own dog as tasing the attacker, unless you have serious beforehand training. I do believe you're kind of getting a false sense of security with the-more-gadgets-the-better approach...
If I would feel the need for protection on walks I would chose only one tool, possibly the stick or maybe the air horn.
Did I say you should take all. Or was I giving people a choice?
@@RobertCabralDogs maybe I misunderstood. You present each "tool" starting with "Another thing I like to keep with me is...". I got the impression that that implies that these are all things that at least you personally generally take with you?
@@lagottessa yes, I was offering choices!
Thanks Robert! I've often seen that a good idea is to have a handful of stinky treats that take a while to chew and then just throw the whole thing if a dog starts coming towards you and then work yourself away from them.... what are your thoughts on this? TIA!
Well your dog may go after them and then you have a fight.
@@RobertCabralDogs Thank you for that Robert- good point. I'm supposing here if I'm able to do so well before the approach, my dog knows 'leave it', I were to chuck them a ways, and my dog and I moved rapidly in the other direction...? I'm definitely keeping a couple of the items you named as well though!
not sure if you agree but be absolutely positive you can physically control YOUR dog, like i absolutely love Kangals and American Akitas but i have balance issues and 120+ pound dog would just pull me over and that could be an issue so i love big dogs but i gotta stay 80 pounds or less like my boy Koop who is a shelter dog and a retriever/ pit mix
Hi Robert, where can i purchase a stick like your? i am in Canada 🇨🇦 . Thank you
as usual, great advice! Thank You so much. Your advice has helped me greatly in the training of my 4 rescued dogs..do You ever become involved with the training of police depts relating to stray or loose dog situations? Recently a poor pup was tasered, lassoed and shot while in a non aggressive position...there are videos of the dog, Gunner, being senselessly killed...sorry if this is not the forum to ask...
Where’s the Amazon link to the stick
I have a personal security alarm that when you pull out the pin makes a really loud 130 decibels sound. It works great in the dog park when all the dogs are crowded at the gate. They immediately stop and step away from the gate so the new dog can get inside safely. I know you are not in favor of dog parks however if you observe the dogs that are in there before entering and if there aren't too many dogs inside it can be fun for your dog. The key is to use your common sense. Some dogs are not going to enjoy dog parks and some dogs love them. My personal alarm works when dogs get too aggressive or if I sense that a dog might be getting out of control. The loud noise really makes them stop in their tracks. I would be careful about using anything that remotely looks like a gun. With the gun laws being so lax in my area I could find myself getting shot with a real gun. I like the flashlight though. I would like to carry it even when I am not walking my dog. Love your tip about cellphones. I carry mine for safety but don't have it in my hand when I am on a walk.
Sad where this world has gone. How about a sidearm and a carbine. Oh crap I think you are in California. What happened to the good old days of just taking your dog out for a peaceful walk. I know they are gone 😥😥
Robert hello....I have a very sweet ex racing greyhound who just doesn't care for other dogs...not that she attacks them, she just wants to avoid them. Anyways I need to be prepared for a possible scuffle cause since she doesn't want to be bothered by dogs, when they approach her she will growl and if they insist on smelling her she may nip and I worry that if its a loose dog with no owner around, like a pit bull, it would kill her!! So I got some dog pepper spray and attached that to her leash. My question is will that be enough? Should I get something stronger? I want to protect my angel! I'm thinking a taser or stun gun? Or dog pepper spray enough?
Is the dart taser legal in California?
If I used a taser or a stun gun in my country (Ireland) I'd soon find myself in jail.
Good advice for America possibly but not for the civilised world.
You're not recommending all those at once edc.?
That would seem extreme . That flashlight is a great tool.
Tazers, dog fights, genius, there have been to many times I wish I had a less than lethal tool with animals that can f m up.
Pay for its self on the first vet bill some one does not have ,ER ect. Great information.
Anyone know the walking stick product Robert showed? Looks like something more professional to use vs on the ground stick. Thanks.
I physically can't use my phone while on walks. I don't even take calls.
Today we cannot even go for a simple walk.
Robert Why do I need a taser for dog training 💀💀
Where can I buy these items?
Links in description
Nothing about the wonderful wooded/metal stick…. Where can i order them.
Wish I could afford a taser.
You can get a small stun gun off Amazon
You guys in the USA are lucky, you can't get anything like a tazer or (super cool) torch stun gun (want one so bad btw!!) here in the UK. I have no option but to carry a rambo knife and telescope kosh with me for protection, which ironically are much more viscous weapons if I need to use in an emergency. We had a lot of puppy dog thefts of handsome dogs like my purebread from my home town staffy in lockdown as the dogs tripled in value. Does anyone know if you can get a tazer or stun gun sent to the UK from America? I don't have convictions, but if you fuck with my family (including dogs) I will attempt to defend and protect. Is that wrong? 🤔
Here’s a Glock 19…
I mean...yeah if the other dog is literally sinking their teeth into either you or your dog...
You can't imagine how many times I see people walking the dog texting and crossing the street at the same time, and I'm in NYC!! I just think, how stupid are these people??? They use what's supposed to be bonding time with the dog, as 5heir texting time. They are TOTALLY OBLIVIOUS of anything/anyone around them!!! Makes me so angry because if they walk in front of my car in the middle of the street, and i hit them and their dog, right away it's my fault!! Personally, i feel that there should be a law in all states that bans people from texting while they are walking the dog, wheeling a baby carriage and crossing the street. Their selfish and stupid behavior endangers the rest of us.!!
BTW, Robert, I'm still waiting for several months now for you to help me with membership problem. I've emailed you SEVERAL times and got ZERO response. Not feeling the love ☹
no idea. didn't see email. I forwarded your message to Alin. He's the man!
@Shana Karlsen. Hmmm stalking another male dog trainer. What happened to the last one?
Pigging hell where are you going with all that, a war zone?
Lmao, where do you live that walking is this dangerous lol
You’d be surprised.
@@RobertCabralDogs no kidding lol, i love in Vegas and wouldn't need all of that
Philadelphia PA. It’s not very safe. I walk my dogs at 4am to avoid certain people. Usually they are passed out by then.
@@rodneycampbell1550 using the word "wouldn't" suggests to me that you aren't actually out there doing it regularly. Doing so might inspire you to change your statement unless you have a breed that people intentionally keep their distance from.
@@hippiebits2071 what are you talking about? Out there regularly? You mean in my braiding
Neighborhood? I'm in it pretty much every day lol. Here in Vegas by the way. Never once, maybe you should move