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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 -[b] more little kids are killed by dogs than adults, not because dogs like hurting kids, but because they are small and vulnerable.[/b] 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]

Beg to differ on that point.  People should know this.  Kids move differently than adults, and a lot of dogs perceive them as prey in a way that they don't perceive adults.[/quote]

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