Thread: Dog deterents?

Thanks to all replies. I will undoubtedly try most suggestions and try to give a report back. My missus is out buying a kids toy, cap firing, gun this morning to try. I'll report back later.

Originally Posted by luckyjim

50 % Dettol and water in a spray bottle.
They wont come back.

In a water pistol. This sounds the most practical. I would have said 50% ammonia but Dettol is easier to buy.

Bonus if you cycle the same route they get to know. They will bark more but stay away.

I had dog problems. A well placed rock thrown in their direction has them on the retreat as well after three such incidents they never return...Thai dogs are generally a lot smarter than their owners, however they lead a short life span due to dog consumption in Thailand. This said, you may only see the same dog a few times, generally replaced by the next victim in waiting...

I was on a walk a few days ago and as I passed an open gate I saw a huge Doberman about 30 metres down the driveway. I was a few metres past the gate when I was able to breathe again.

I have since found another road to walk along.

I had a doberman at one stage in a previous life-- the biggest sook of a dog I have ever had, great at barking but anyone could shoo it away by waving arms. By the same token not many people were game to trywaving there arms at a barking doberman.

A kids toy cap gun works brilliantly. The bang must affect their hearing as the two I zapped this morning yelped and stopped dead in their tracks. A stick does work also, but it's difficult to swap hands if they're on the wrong side.

Be careful about taking any action against the mangy curs which may provoke the owners into some retaliation if they spot you.

Personally, I would prefer to take a more lateral approach to the problem and re-locate to a condo compound in a civilised area where dogs are not prevalent.

^ and cycle around your carpark

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

Be careful about taking any action against the mangy curs which may provoke the owners into some retaliation if they spot you. Personally, I would prefer to take a more lateral approach to the problem and re-locate to a condo compound in a civilised area where dogs are not prevalent.

Yeah, my missus keeps telling me not to shout insults at their owners as they may be paid up members of the 'American Rifle Association'.

The problem with your dog control measures is that it will only make the dogs hate people on bicycles even more as they see them as tormentors.

I don't know how far your dog problem reaches but it may well be a good idea to dismount, speak to the dogs in a friendly manner, get them to come up and have a stroke/pat etc.

This will eventually make them realise you are not a threat but part of their pack and no problems will ensue.

It doesn't work with Russians I have to add.

The anagram of your nik speaks for itself. If I was to stop for every dog that jumps out on me I'd be out for a week. I cycle 40km most mornings.

Distributing poisoned meat around the moo baan works nicely as well.

Originally Posted by thaimeme

Distributing poisoned meat around the moo baan works nicely as well.

Wouldn't take Thailands finest long to catch me would it?

Originally Posted by toslti

it will only make the dogs hate people on bicycles even more

so in the dogs minds you need to scare it into submissiveness and acknowledge pragmatic as the alpha bicycle riding dog

I wonder if an mp3 of a lions roar played through a cheap horn speaker would cause the cnuts to fcuk off

Just get off the bike and mark your own territory, like I do.

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Originally Posted by nigelandjan

In general I would say they ruin the whole experience of what could be a wonderful way to keep fit , unless you live in quite a built up area

Spot on Nigel. I'm happy enough peddling away listening to 'The Four Tops Greatest Hits' and I don't usually hear them until it's really too late to respond, other than to speed up. I've already had to change my route due to the stupid erratic lorry drivers that cruise the main road. Sometimes it's hard to decide who's worse, the dogs or the lorries? For now I'll stick with the cap gun and see how that goes. A blank firing pistol would be better. Anyone know where to buy?

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

I'm happy enough peddling away listening to 'The Four Tops Greatest Hits'

You only go on short jaunts then ?


As for firing blanks ,,,,,, where,s Dillbert when you need him ?

Today I got took out by 3-4 dogs, all from the same house. I've been cycling past this same house for a number of weeks with never a sign of aggressive dogs. So today I got took unawares. No cap gun at the ready. I don't remember anything regarding how or what, but just finding myself on the road/track.
Two women arrived on separate motorcycle side cars. Did either get off to help? Did they fcuk. I looked to the dogs. They'd joined their owner, an old guy, next to his house. Did that cnut come and help me? You know the answer.
Anyway, I managed somehow to get up, even though I couldn't put weight on my left leg. I couldn't walk or cycle. I was fcuked. Within minutes my missus turns up. Hooray, famous last word. One of the women had phoned her. I was fuming and telling my missus that I wanted the dogs destroyed. First thing she said was 'don't shout at the old man'. FFS sake I nearly got killed and she doesn't want me to raise my voice? I'm sincerely lost with these fcuking idiots.
I then had to spend the next 2 hours at the hospital. No break but the doc kindly prescribes some paracetamol and massage oil. I can't fcuking walk.
Anyway all appears to have been sorted now. My missus phoned the coppers after I ranted enough. One came round and listened to my story. As he left he said to the missus he'll go speak with the dogs owner. So that's all sorted now. Once the old guy tells his dogs off for being naughty I should be able to ride past in the future without any problems.
I'm eventually beginning to see why 'TheGent' has a downer on the 'chickenheads'.

Lightweight solution and fits in your bidon holder... Awesome single handed portable flame thrower