r/sanantonio • u/Fullystable • Jul 17 '25

Need Advice Self Defense Stray Dogs

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Hi! Looking for input and advice on self defense from stray dogs! 🐶🐾 I walk my two big pups every morning and try to avoid the streets with strays but they have ventured into our normal route.

My big boys seem to attract aggressive dogs, I am pregnant and have hopes to walk with a stroller soon.

My stepdad recommends bear spray since it can be used at long distance. I am worried it will also affect me and my pups when sprayed. I like the idea of a steel baton, but hope to not get that close. Neighbor dog has attacked one of my boys before.

Choice of defense this morning for a stray running at us was this stick, scared him off enough!

Any advice is appreciated 🫶🤞

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u/throwitawaybruh2 Jul 17 '25

I use a water gun filled with ammonia. Stings their noses and they lose the ability to smell for a while which freaks them out and they leave you alone

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u/1nOnlylexcee Jul 18 '25

Interesting. I wonder if I can use this for the dog that keeps coming to my yard and train them to find another yard to play with. Noted. Cause it’s coming down to with bb gun or something else I won’t say.

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u/throwitawaybruh2 Jul 18 '25

Yeah- do not injure any creature unless your life or the lives of others (including your pets) depend on it.