Prevent off leash dog attack.

Protect yourself against off leash dogs.

[@OutOnTrail]

It's a bummer to have to deal with this kind of thing, but it's a reality out on trail -- in some places more than others. Looks like you've done some good safety preparation, and thanks for sharing your tips and experiences 👍

[@DanFarrar]

we just “dealt with it” with way too long. We’ve been practicing our moves too. unsupervised dogs are not welcome in our bubble!

[@JenniferLupine]

Hey Dan- sorry you have to deal with dog attacks. I met a random dog on trail in the forest recently- thank goodness he was a very friendly- I held up my hand and told him to sit (he didn't but he stayed still looking at me) I called out for an owner, but no one answered. After a minute he ran back off down the trail. Thankfully no aggression from him, whew!! I'm glad you have your lines of defense for you and Benny and Jolene!!

[@DanFarrar]

I recommend an ultrasonic device for sure. I’m not sure if it works on bears though lol 😂

[@JenniferLupine]

@@DanFarrar Lol!

[@wendingourway]

Indeed, I too am also one that really doesn't leave my own neighbourhood on the weekends! Too many weekend warriors out there that haven't spent much time with their dogs all week. Well prepared...but really, let's just hope that you never have to get anything on film! I'm thinking the ultrasonic would just be nice to use to silence the neighbourhood...maybe Otis and I could just lurk around in stealth mode and no one will be the wiser! LOL

[@DanFarrar]

I doubt very much I would ever show an actual attack on my channel. Just for insurance if needed. I carry some pricey gear sometimes. Sadly you and I both know what it looks like ☹️ -not the type of content I share or want to. I went down that trail with the local police 3-4 years ago and made videos of my encounters. I was so frustrated and I was clearly legal in my actions but not trusted by the PD. It killed a sizable portion of my channel because that’s not what they came to see. My videos (no longer posted) did open dialog which eventually got me in a position where I’m now a trusted entity and not a suspect. Now I’m the one calling in suspicious stuff lol. I delete a lot of activity from my episodes that might get me a lot of views and be reality but really with the dogs, photography, and jamming good tunes…who needs that lol

[@wendingourway]

@@DanFarrar Indeed, it seems that chaos, calamity and drama are driving up the views on many channels that I have actually stopped watching...I really don't need any of that in my life any more at my age...gotta try and enjoy the fewer years than those that are behind. All the best and keep on jamming those tunes!! Love it!!

[@mottmcmahon]

How's about Coyotes?

[@DanFarrar]

I haven’t tried that lol. My guess is it would distract a coyote. I’ve gotten a response from around 50 feet but 30 feet and below works much better.