almost bitten

[Kut2TheChase]

So I look on an old map and find out there used to be a train station from the 1800's, closed in 1946, in the town I grew up in that I remember as a small triangle patch of trees and overgrowth. Great! A place to detect.
So I get there and right away, my battery is dead so I decide to just check out the site visually and there's a couple of badly worn and corroded pennies just on the surface by the biggest oaks. I go alittle farther into the wooded area and Im digging around an old tree and I hear a russle in the bushes on my right and what do I see?
A PitBull coming right at me! Talk about going from 0 to 90 in .23 seconds! I jump up with my new shiny, sharp digger and take off around the tree and those nature channels sure help 'cause I remembered that if I run, the dog will see me as fleeing prey and chase, so I stop dead and turn around to face this beast with digger in hand and tell it, "I WILL stab you with this"!
The dog stops short and it's a classic stand off in the middle of a huge city, in a small wooded patch all of 30 feet, noone can see me, just me, the pit and nature and Im thinking "this is it", of all the places, Im going to get into a fight to the death in the neighborhood park. I am shaking and we are looking at each other eye to eye. Im trying my best not to look scared and I hear off in the distance.."Jamie!, bad dog, where are you?"
THANK GOD the dogs ears perked back and he seemed to come to his senses and realized he was doing something wrong. He sniffed the ground and walk a circle around me and ran off!
Shaken, I popped outta the woods and left with a few pennies, a plastic button and all of my body parts intact.
This hobby can sure be an adventure. I think Im going to look into some kind of dog repellent or pepperspray the next time I go into any woods after some treasure.

 

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[M-Squared]

WOW, i am amazed at everyone's dislike for the pitbull, i have personally never ownded oned but have some friends that do and even my brother and i can tell you they can be some of the sweetest nicest dogs you ever met, my brothers dog wouldnt bite you if you came into his house unannounced, worse guard dog you ever met but loves everyone, i honestly dont think she would bit someone if her life depended on it,she will even let kids RIDE her! never met a kinder dog, my one friend who has two, they can be protective of his yard but if he lets you in they are gentle as can be but how many dogs do you know that arent protective of there property another friend has rotweillers, has ALWAYS had rotweillers and I have never even seen them bark, i have only known the last two but he said he had never had a mean one. know a farmer with 2 pitbulls, nicest dogs you ever met...they get there bad names from BAD owners in most cases, i am not saying some of them cant be just bad dogs with bad blood but in most cases it is the OWNER, there are bad and aggresive dogs in EVERY breed.

Not giving anyone a hard time but before you go and think about KILLING a pitbull I hope you know it is aggressive

A number of times I have come across pet owners in So Cal with pitbulls or rottweilers without a leash during my hunts.

I keep my eyes peeled on the dogs and have a firm grasp on my digging tool. I position my detector strategically between myself and the dog, fully knowing that if the animal clinches its jaws on any parts of my body I will most likely suffer heavy casualty.


Be safe out there people!

HH from MM

 

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[Dman]

Thats one scary story. I always carry pepper spray.
Dman

 

[urbss]

I really truly love all animals (love to eat em too!!!) I have been attacked by different breads of dogs in my lifetime and have lost a good deal of blood on some of those occasions.

Still, I don't get real worked up about dogs (or cats or hamsters), but I am always alert, because if you don't know the animal - you could be in danger.

Most of time, I have a handgun on me when detecting (especially in wooded areas). There are many bear, wolves, coyotes, and some mountain lions in the woods in my area - you have to be able to protect yourselves.

I will always give the animal the benefit of the doubt, but I would not hesitate to kill any animal or person that is a potential threat to my life!!!! Especially dogs - don't show them any fear, respect there instincts and be willing to kill it if you absolutely have to!!

Urbs

 

[ivan salis]

I have a gator digger--- simply put stab or slash with it ---go for the neck ---love good dogs would never hurt one ---will kill bad dogs attacking me without blinking---folks too for that matter ---theres times in life where its you or them ---my mind is made up--- its them---Ivan

 

[bearbqd]

I've only been bitten by a dog once and it was totally unprovoked and from a dog that supposedly had never bitten anyone in her life. It was a border collie at a horse stable at Seneca Rock in West Virginia. We (4 of us plus the stable hand) were walking through the stables to go sign up for a horse ride up the mountain. This dog just runs in and beelines for me and bites my calf, puncturing me and drawing blood. WTF?? I was pissed! She put her in a stable and got some stuff out of the first aid kit to patch me up. I wanted to get in the stable and break that dog's neck. She didn't seem too concerned about it though and just said she had never done that before. The owner's never even gave me an apology. I won't be back to that campground again.
I tell you...any animal comes after me in the woods while I'm detecting and they are gonna get the Sears mini shovel upside the head. If that doesn't deter them, the shovel head's getting swung on it's side to the throat.

 

[TreasureTales]

What dog owners should remember is that their dog might be their best friend, but not my best friend. I really get aggravated when somebody sees his/her dog jumping on me, sniffing my private areas, and barking aggressively at me yet does nothing. I have heard the old line "my dog won't bite you" but they might scare me into losing a few years off my life. So dog owners, please use a leash when out in public and keep your pet indoors or in your securely fenced yard -- I don't want to be threatened by your dog, and subsequently flatten it's head.

 

[BioProfessor]

The list of instructions for using your digging tool to fend off a raging pit bull left off the last step.

Last step - Use digging tool to bury excreted body material and any contaminated clothing.

Daryl

 

[ivan salis]

like I said "if it attacked me" if it was "attacking" basically it would have to be closing on me thus with arms reach---I would not "charge it" needless to say---I pro non attack myself but very pro "strong" self defense if "attacked" by anyone or anything---Ivan

 

[ivan salis]

each to there own way---because hey its your body not mine---Ivan

 

[wannabeafinder]

I own a pit and it depends on the breeder--when people breed with any dog it becomes hostile--watch the breed line and make sure there is no outside lines and you will have a gentle controlled dog--If you come into my yard be more afraid of my black collie than the pit because he is more danger--owners with sense have good dogs but it takes care and time to develop this--in a nearby city a pit gave his life to save his owner but we don't hear stories like that but rather how awful our breed is--a pit is a Staffard terrier

 

[coda]

It's an animal, domestic or not, and it's going to do what it has a mind too. I'm a total critter lover and a hunter, but after training with attack dogs as a victim, and being attacked by an anteater in Mexico, I have no reservations with putting an any animal down if I am in danger. Yeah I got the "bad owner not a bad dog" thing but it has a whole new meaning when your the subject of the animal's aggression. Do what ya gotta do. The digging tool to the throat if thats all you have will work, but unfortunately you have to present the opposite arm to the animal so you can manipulate the tool. Just thrusting the tool has little success and you will probably end up losing it in the first attack because they are too fast. Prepare to give them your weak arm and use the strong arm with the tool to eliminate the dog at the throat.

coda

 

[cheese]

Glad you didn't get bitten. I've had Dobermans for years. There's another good dog with a bad rap. The breeder is the first key, the owner is the next, and most important.

My doberman plays with our friend's little girls...one of them barely old enough to walk. If one of them falls and starts crying, the dobie comes to us and starts whining until we go tend to the crying girl. He's a good dog and is spoiled rotten .

There is one word (or rather a noise) that is almost universally understood by dogs. So much so that I think it has something to do with their instincts. It's the "AAAATT" noise. It usually stops them in their tracks, or at least keeps them at bay.

I will not show submission to any dog. I've run into some that worried me a little, but I narrow my eyes, curl my lip, and show them I am not intimidated. That might not work for everyone.

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Funny story in hindsight! I was detecting a partly harvested corn field when a jeep showed up at the other end. This person let a medium sized dog out of the back and it took off running towards me, teeth showing and snarling like it was about to attack. I turned around and took off running to the car thinking I would not make as it was raining, muddy and I was slippin and sliddin in my rubber farmer boots. I make it to the car, open the door, throw in the detector and jumped it just in time to see the dog run past me and keep on going like I was not there. I stopped the jerk who did this and asked WTF!!! He was a local hunter and this was their daily run, said he just did not think about it. We had a good laugh over it. Did you get back there to the patch of woods with a detector? HH, Mike

 

[M-Squared]

The list of instructions for using your digging tool to fend off a raging pit bull left off the last step.

Last step - Use digging tool to bury excreted body material and any contaminated clothing.

Daryl

Thanks! I stand corrected. Modified the list per your recommendation.

HH from M2

 

[bearbqd]

like I said "if it attacked me" if it was attacking" basically it would have to be closing on me thus with arms reach---I would not "charge it" needless to say---I pro non attack my self but very pro "strong" self defense if "attacked" by anyone or anything---Ivan

That's where we seperate. I would lie down, belly and face exposed, and let the beast pull my flesh off, if it was insistent.

I could never kill a puppy wuffy.

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Q

I'm sorry, but I just had to reply to this statement. I love animals just as much as the next guy or gal, but this type of attitude is akin to the anti-gun zealots who would rather have someone else rape them and/or murder them instead of defending or having someone else defend them with a firearm. Does your life mean so little to you that you would rather die than defend it? Don't you think that's like telling God I don't appreciate the precious gift of life that you have given me? Once again, I'm sorry. I just don't understand this type of reasoning. It's very irrational

 

[TreasureTales]

bearbqd, I think it was said without really giving serious thought because you are correct: it is an irrational statement. The desire to remain alive is the strongest drive there is (other than a mother protecting her young). Whenever I read or hear such nonesense, I figure the person is just trying to show some misguided sense of "nobility." In actuality, IMO, such statements are not at all noble, but are very immature. All I can say is if I am attacked by an animal, I hope one of those "noble" people is close at hand so that their guts can be ripped open and not mine!

 

[Rumblebelly]

I'm glad it did not get ugly for you.

A couple of things I have learned from dog trainers and owners. If a dog has clamped down on your hand or dog or whatever. If it's a male, squeeze it's nuts. Otherwise fingers to the eyes are effective, or if you do not wish to hurt the animal, as gross as it sounds, put your finger in it's butt! This will get it's attention and it will usually open it's mouth. Hard to remember in the heat of the moment, but try to. It may save you.

Rumblebelly

 

[BIG61AL]

This may seem like a dumb question. But were you wearing a hat? I've notice that most dogs will be more defensive when they approach someone who is wearing a hat. Dog's eyes are a secondary sense in stressful moments such as a persieved threat. Something about the hat that throws off their perseption. It may be due the outline or the bright color. It may appear to them that you just made an aggressive move. My own dog will sometime not recognise me simply because I am wearing a ball cap and will not approach me until she hears my voice and gives me a quick sniff.

 

[Charles (Upstate NY)]

I have been attacked by dogs three times. Twice in parks while detecting, once on my own front porch by a neighbor dog. None of the dogs were on a leash despite leash laws.

In all three cases the dog owner was a woman. In all three cases they stood about 20 feet away yelling "sparky come here" which the dogs completely ignored. Meanwhile the dog is circle me and I'm fending them off with my detector and a snow shovel. I had to yell at the owners repeatedly for several minutes to come over and get hold of their dog.

Porch dog owner never did come grab her dog. The dog eventually turned and ran across the street and chased down a neighbor who had just come home. All the while the lady owner was still standing in my yard yelling at the dog to no effect.

Park dog 1 owner who was also pushing a baby carraige yelled back at me, "I have a baby to care for" like sorry your on your own buddy. OMG she got some serious foul language, who TF cares lady where's your fing dog leash I'm calling the cops on your dumb azz you can count on that. She finally came close enough that the dog looked at her and figured I was okay and broke off the attack. The lady was giving me lip so I flipped open my cell and called the cops. She beat a hasty retreat but I gave them the house number she fled to.

Park dog 2 owner does finaly come over and grab hold of her dog. I say where's your f'ing leash theres a leash law in this town? She mouths off back I have as much right as you to be here with my dog. I flip my cell phone open and dial 911, lets just see what the cops say lady, you are so getting a several hundred dollar ticket. She takes off running with her dog and I never see her again.

Porch dog 3 lady runs back to her house and gets the dogs food dish and manages to lure it back into her house. I call the cops anyway. She tries to drive off, the cop stops her and chews her azz big time and gives her a ticket. 3 weeks later that dog attacked our mailman, bit him good several times, and they sued the crap out of her!

I have ZERO tollerance for idiot dog owners. I love dogs and I don't blame the dogs I blame the moronic dog owners. What I want is what the US mail delivery people use. I once saw a german shepard attack a mailman, he sprayed something at the dog and whoa that shepard stopped dead in its tracks, turned tale and ran away yelping.

Charles

 

[TreasureTales]

I repeat: dogs are not everybody's best friend -- usually just the owner's. I read that there are over 100,000 dog attacks on children in this country each year -- and that figure only included those that are reported. It didn't state how many attacks on adults. But if that stat is correct, dog attacks would account for more violence to children than guns, auto accidents, and school fights combined.

My dog incidents always involve male owners. I guess some guys get a real kick out of watching an overweight, 57 year old, arthritic woman run for her life and jump into her SUV. If I had had a gun with me on those occasions, those dogs would have been dead and their owners would be missing their family jewels. One incident occurred in a national forest - nobody around from what I can tell. I've got on my headphones and didn't hear the dogs running towards me. When I finally saw the two dogs charging me, I dropped my gear and made a mad dash for my car. Fortunately, I got into the car before the dogs got to me. The owner was calmly strolling down the road, watching the entire event play out -- like some sort of sick form of entertainment. I was so shaken up that I didn't say a thing to him because if I had, I know I would have used such foul language and such grandios threats that I would have been in greater trouble than he and his dogs.

Another time involved visiting the president of the local metal detector club. He stood there and watched as his three dogs jumped on me, growled, sniffed, and snapped at me. He is no longer on my Christmas list. And I will no longer assist him with club events. I told him later that I thought his lack of control of those animals was appalling. He said he knew they wouldn't hurt me. I said it's too bad I didn't know that.

This is why I'm a cat person. If I get any flack from a cat, I can kick it pretty far.