[Dailydrool] Mace/pepper spray as a deterrent

[KR1204 at aol.com]

Having just completed my half day recertification in the use of pepper  
spray I can pass along a little info that came with the instruction. First, it  
is NOT as effective on dogs as it is on humans. Second, it is only accurate 
as a  stream from 3-5 feet on a still day which makes the attacking dog way 
too close  for my comfort. Thirdly, if the wind is not behind you, you will 
spray yourself  and become temporarily disabled and the dog will keep on 
coming and fourthly it  has a shelf life so you need to keep an eye on that. 
An alternative I have seen recommended is Wasp/Hornet spray. You can get it 
 legally anywhere, it has an accurate stream of up to 20 feet and you don't 
have  to put it squarely in the eyes of your dog or human attacker like you 
do with  pepper spray. Just a blast in the general area of the face will 
back them off in  most cases. I know this is about dogs but several friends 
who work in small  offices where they are alone much of the time, keep a can 
handy for those "human  emergencies." 
Even with regular training, I myself am reluctant to use pepper spray  
because it can be so erratic.
Kathy with Crackers, Loki and Jordan
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