TomH
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The area I live in, San Diego, CA, has the second highest rate of dog attacks on postal carriers in the nation. Only the Houston, TX, area has a higher rate, that’s according to the USPS. Of course, the aggressive dog problem is not limited to postal carriers. It just happens that they keep statistics on the problem.
I notice angry dogs every time I go for a walk through my neighborhood. I have been threatened by large aggressive dogs many times. In suburbia, people like having large dogs to deter burglars. The trouble is, dogs don't know who is or isn't a burglar so they threaten everyone they see.
Front yards are small in San Diego, so you get the feeling you can't walk down the sidewalk without infringing on what somebody's dog considers his territory, personal space or protection zone. So, on a daily basis I'm under threat as I walk to improve my general health.
If I lived in another state, I would carry a small pistol for personal protection, but here in California that is against the law. I carry pepper spray and a knife but would rather carry a pistol. I'm also considering a taser, but again I would prefer a small pistol. I don’t want to harm anyone’s dog, but I don’t want to be mauled either.
Here is a related article about a woman who died recently in San Diego County due to a dog attack. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lan...after-being-attacked-by-dog-in-escondido.html
Here in San Diego all you can do is sue the homeowner after the fact, assuming you survive the attack. Any thoughts? Comments?
I notice angry dogs every time I go for a walk through my neighborhood. I have been threatened by large aggressive dogs many times. In suburbia, people like having large dogs to deter burglars. The trouble is, dogs don't know who is or isn't a burglar so they threaten everyone they see.
Front yards are small in San Diego, so you get the feeling you can't walk down the sidewalk without infringing on what somebody's dog considers his territory, personal space or protection zone. So, on a daily basis I'm under threat as I walk to improve my general health.
If I lived in another state, I would carry a small pistol for personal protection, but here in California that is against the law. I carry pepper spray and a knife but would rather carry a pistol. I'm also considering a taser, but again I would prefer a small pistol. I don’t want to harm anyone’s dog, but I don’t want to be mauled either.
Here is a related article about a woman who died recently in San Diego County due to a dog attack. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lan...after-being-attacked-by-dog-in-escondido.html
Here in San Diego all you can do is sue the homeowner after the fact, assuming you survive the attack. Any thoughts? Comments?
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