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A Running Dog is A Runners Worst Nightmare

I think my brother Dana put the running dog problem in perspective, Yes that's right, as in (Dana Carvey), just thought I would throw that in there in case you havn't read the Who The Hell is Coach Carvey Page.

"Oh, did I mention that he is funny?? I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon watching the 2007 Track & Field World Championships on the HD TV with Scott and his baby brother. Scott is way funnier! Taller too!)" ~Anonymous Track and Field Nut~

You know the scene. You are out enjoying your run and all of a sudden a dog owner and its four legged monster... unleashed, are coming up the path.

The dog is charging, it's a running dog, and it's running after YOU! His fur is up, his fangs are bared as the human yells, "He wont bite, he just wants to play!"

Big Toby

This is Big Toby! He doesn't look like a running dog to me. He needs to start a serious exercise program.

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Well Dana thought wouldn't it be great to have your own pet off the leash except it aint no dog, it's a 2000 lb White Rhino. "He wont gore you, as long as you dont show any fear." If you show fear there is a very good chance that his 2 foot long horn will enter your chest and exit out your back.

"Oh look I think he wants to play, isn't that nice."

"Oh wait he's charging!"

"Pinky, no."

"Bad rhino."

"Very naughty!"

"You must have shown fear."

This reminds me of the day I was visiting a soon to be ex-friend. I was standing outside and his dog ran up to me bit me really hard and in the process tore a large hole in my brand new pants. I yelled what you yell in these canine encounters, " Owwww!dammit, your dog just bit me!" My soon to be ex-friend's wife asked me," Did you do anything to provoke him?" I replied, "I was breathing, is that a problem for your wonderful pet?"

And of course they never said they were sorry. Maybe they thought their dog could have been hurt during the attack. Their hairy little menace could have broken a fang on my tight and fit buttocks.

Once you realize that people view their dog as their baby, you are well on your way to understanding how rational people can be completely irrational when it comes to their pet. In 40 years I have been bitten, sexually assaulted, tripped, nipped and threatened because most dog owners don't have a clue.

In 40 years of harassment I have had one dog owner say he was sorry. One! I don't get it! Let's ask the Dog Whisperer "What is this running dog without a leash thing all about?"

Tips and Useful Information For Dealing With An Aggressive Dog

Coach Carvey's personal tactic: To avoid being bitten always face the running dog, point at it and yell as loud as you can, " STOP,STOP, NO..NO!" This has never failed me. I think that Ceaser Millan would be proud.

Most dogs, especially those bred for hunting, have an instinct to chase something running away from them. Most dogs attack when people turn to run.(No wonder runners have a problem with dogs. we are prey.)

If you happen to be knocked to the ground, remain motionless in the fetal position and protect your face by crossing your arms above your head.

Carry a stick when running if you know that you will be running past a house with an aggressive dog,(takes you back to the cave man days) Now I didn't say hit the dog. OK. It's just a barrier if the dog attacks.

If you believe that a dog is going to attack you, offer it whatever you have with you (the stick). If the dog is aggressive he will grab it and hold on. Do not let go of it. If you do he will soon realize that it is not you, and will more than likely attack again.

Usually, once the dog realizes that he is having little or no effect, he will stop the attack or at the very least, give you time to plan your next move.

You should only hit the dog as a last resort. Hitting the dog can only make him more aggressive.

Scary Fact: In the United States alone, 1-2 million dog bites occur annually, about 75% of those involve children.

But Seriously I Really Do Love Dogs

And to prove it I will add your carniverous canine, umm I mean adorable baby, to my running dog slideshow.

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