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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly if loose dogs were common and running was my hobby then I’d probably get a concealed carry, but in my case since it’s not as common we just take pepper spray.

And to cancel the people suggesting that you’re not allowed to shoot or spray a threatening dog, of course you are, and you should.[/quote]

Running with a concealed gun sounds like a great idea! What could go wrong!!

OP: If you are merely scared of dogs but the dogs aren't dangerous, then I would just carry some spray. If you are living someplace where dogs have actually hurt people, then I would find a different place to go running. Don't risk your life over a run.[/quote]

How can you tell if a dog is dangerous?[/quote]

There are some areas where there is a history of dogs attacking people, sometimes killing them. Some places in Texas have this problem. I would not go running around those dogs. These are mostly unowned, unsocialized dogs. I know people who work to rescue these dogs - to make the dogs safer, and people - but if you're someone who is scared of dogs, doesn't know dogs, and is living in a place where loose dogs have killed or hurt people, don't put yourself at risk. Like someone else said, get a treadmill.

Most pet dogs are not going to attack and kill you while you are out running. You just don't hear stories about that very often, for good reason - it isn't happening. You can be irritated and even scared around those dogs, but unless you have a terrific phobia I wouldn't adjust my exercise routine over it. The risks of them hurting you are very very low. If you're a little kid or a very frail person, the risks change - more little kids are killed by dogs than adults, not because dogs like hurting kids, but because they are small and vulnerable. Be more careful around dogs, even pet dogs, if you are a baby, or if you are old and frail.

Also it's a good idea to try to learn basic dog body language. There are some online courses where you can do that. I know DCUM hates dogs and would shoot a dog before trying to live in a world with dogs who aren't always behind a fence or on a leash, but it will keep you safer if you can learn what to look for when living around dogs.

I'm not a firearms expert but carrying a gun while running, while you're also nervous generally, sounds like a predictable disaster for everyone involved.[/quote]

^ But also, yes, you can raise a stink if loose dogs are a problem where you live. Get on Nextdoor and start complaining about loose pet dogs. Be a pest with police about it. Loud voices get heads. If there is a stray dog problem that's affecting your quality of life, advocate for your local animal services to get a bigger budget on the condition that this is something they deal with - on the grounds that the current situation is inhumane for the dogs and dangerous for people. You can fight for things to be better if that's what you want. It won't happen overnight but it can have an affect.[/quote]

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