Using the TASER Device on Dogs - An Effective Way of Preventing Canine Attacks

If you are an animal lover, having to use a TASERis absent contributory factors for the dog's death. This
device on your dog or any other animal for that matterdevice will not cause permanent damage on the dog.
would probably be the last thing on your mind.Using a real gun will hurt him more than the TASER
However, there are a lot of cases of canine attackswill. However, the effect of the device will depend on
that involves the owners as the victims of their ownseveral factors such as the size of the dog, the level
pets. Joggers, campers, and even pizza delivery boysof voltage, as well as the way you handled the device.
are also prone to being attacked by some strangeA typical TASER device may work on smaller dogs.
dogs while doing their various activities. Canine attacksRabid and overly aggressive dogs may however
could lead to serious injuries and in some cases, death.require a much stronger voltage in order for you to be
Though we hate to be cruel to animals, our personaleffectively protected. If you aim poorly, you might need
protection should also be our major concern. This isto get closer to the dog to apply the stun gun feature
the reason why we carry self defense devices bothof the device. Going nearer to your attacker is of
for deterring human and canine attackers. The mostcourse not advisable.
common dog repellant is the muzzle dog spray. UsingVictims of canine attacks support the use of the
a stun gun or TASER device on dogs can also work.TASER in deterring dog attackers. It is after all the
A TASER device is a non-lethal electroshock weaponmost humane way of protecting yourself without
that works to temporarily incapacitate an attacker. Ithurting the dog in the process. Your safety is on the
uses electricity to disrupt his muscular, nervous, andtop of the list here. Using a TASER device is a fast
motor skills. It does not rely on pain alone so you canand efficient way of stopping a dog from attacking
be assured that it will be an effective self defenseyou. It will cause pain though we may not know up to
weapon for you. In danger of being attacked by anwhat extent. The important thing is you know that it will
aggressive dog, the device is one humane approach.not cause permanent damage on the dog. It is not
Using it is better than actually shooting a dog with aanimal cruelty. It is a matter of you surviving when
gun which can more likely than not kill it.attacked by a violent canine.
Using this device will not kill a dog when you use it as it