Self Defense vs Potentially Rabid Dog

[bluepanther]

Carry a broom with you. If you have Bo Staff skills this broom could defend you from a wild dog while keeping some distance.

 

[Buka]

Opening an umbrella in an aggressive dog’s face works well.

But then, you have to have an umbrella.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Opening an umbrella in an aggressive dog’s face works well.

But then, you have to have an umbrella.

If you pair the umbrella with a nice tweed suit and a derby, you will always look dashing while you're waiting for that rabid dog. Or rain.

That's important, because since only 60-70 dogs in the US contract rabies in any given year, you really need a better reason than rabid dogs to be carrying an umbrella. Unless it's a Kermit umbrella. Those are funny enough to carry any time...

 

[geezer]

If you pair the umbrella with a nice tweed suit and a derby, you will always look dashing ...

Ah. Umbrella and derby. "Dashing" you say. Brings back memories of watching the "The Avengers" in the 60's.

But in those days I didn't pay any attention to this old gent with the umbrella... Nope, I watched the show just because...