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<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>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." </DIV>
<DIV>Even with regular training, I myself am reluctant to use pepper spray
because it can be so erratic.</DIV>
<DIV>Kathy with Crackers, Loki and Jordan</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>