dog pepper spray

I go on walks often, and I live outside of city limits, so people are NOT required to put their dogs on a leash. A few houses down from my house, where I walk every day, there’re 2 dogs that are visciousc. One put his teeth around my leg once, but didn’t clamp down hard. They always chase me, to the point of where I have to get on the extreme opposite of the road (into another person’s yard) to avoid being bit. I’m 15, and my dad has decided to get either dog-pepper spray, or a dog whistle to ward them off. Which would be more effective?

dog pepper spray

dog pepper spray

Mailmen use this too. I like to take walks in my neighborhood but often encounter a loose dog and usually big ones like Dobermans, Rotwrilers, and Pitbulls. I have used the spray and it has worked however I worry about running out. It’s awful that I have to resort to this but so many people here like leaving thier pets off leash. I think they do it to protect thier property.
There are some good answers so far. I have a couple of answers I’m considering to pick but I’ll wait till the last day before I vote. The question may sound silly to some but I assure you there are some folks out there who think it’s bad. Case and point – I had a big biker-type neighbor who yelled at me for using it on his unleashed dog that was charging me. The idiot was standing right next to his dog when it happened. I’ts the owners, not the dogs I have a problem with. After I was bit by a pit I started to carry the pepper spray and was afraid to use it at first, thinking what if it don’t work or I miss his head and they bite me for trying. I’ll have to say thiough it has worked on some big ones like the Rot that is always out. I don’t have to spray him anymore — just point the bottle at him.
I want to make clear a few things. I don’t want you to get the wrong impression of me. The only time I had used the spray was maybe 3 times and these dogs were big and showing me that they were indeed agressive and off their leash or not fenced in. And in response to one of the answers, I have every right legally to defend myself with pepper spray even if the dog was on his property. If the dog is charging you and he’s not restrained you don’t have time to see if he will stop before he leaves the property. They are not likely to stop anyway and how would you know who’s dog it is if its not fenced in?
I’ve decided to let you guys pick the best answer. I found a couple answers I agree with but I’m interested in seeing the results of a unanimous vote.

dog pepper spray

dog pepper spray

I love to run and love to take my own dog for a walk, but where we live there are just WAAYY to many dogs roaming around. I love dogs, but do have a slight fear of other people dogs roaming around. Where we live there is no leash law (in the county). I can’t walk my own dog (who is fenced in) because around the corner both ways are dogs that run after you.

Anyway I want to start running again I have a treadmill, but really there is nothing like getting up early and going out for a run not to mention I would like to take my own dog out for runs or walks. Where can I purchase a spray that will make the dogs leave me alone yet not hurt the dog?
I found on amazon Halt dog repellent. Anyone ever use it?

dog pepper spray

dog deterrent

I was considering buying some citronella spray dog deterrent since my dog has gotten into some spats with unleashed dogs on our walks (I don’t feel comfortable using pepper spray on some’s pet). Has anyone used the citronella spray before and do you recommend it?

dog deterrent