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and no most dog incidents are brought on because stupid owners who allow them to roam loose
A few times I carried a stick, just in case. Dogs know what a stick can do.If they were Michael Vick dogs and still come at you, do what Trent said, or pepper spray, or a big stick, or whatever it takes (there's a scene in the movie, No Country for Old Men, that shows what I mean). FYI, I have three Dobes:
Just keep running...
Really good advice everyone! I have had my fair share of dog encounters and some just never seem to get the fact that all I want to do is keep cruising along in my run. Since we are on the topic of dogs I have been considering getting a dog to run with and I would really like to get one that can handle longer distances (12 - 20 milers if not more). I use to run w/ my brothers mixed breed dog (lab and chow mix) but it would always get sore paws before we could run any more than 4-6 miles 3-4 times a week. It seemed to be able to handle the longer distances ok, but I really want to make sure the dog that I do get will be able to handle the mileage. Any suggestions out there for good dog running breeds or mixed breeds for that matter (I am not picky)?
I should also say, lately I have been only running 3-4 times a week but will start to increase as my workload (remodeling a house) decreases. I wouldn't expect the dog to go w/ me everyday but it would be nice if the dog was capable to do it. I usually run anywhere from 50-60 miles a week with a long run of 12-20 miles in the midst of the week.
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Any suggestions out there for good dog running breeds or mixed breeds for that matter (I am not picky)?
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) Adopt a rescue/shelter dog. All of mine are rescue dogs. Mutts are great!
Those are beautiful Dob's! I love dogs. Have had big dogs (Shepard's raised in the sport of schutzhund) all my life. I agree with the sentiment that in their yard they can be as vocal as they want. Attack me for running near-by and i will do what i need to. This is my guard dog, Tater. (note that is a cap from a raid can - clean of course - just to give you a size idea)
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