davetrout Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I haven't been out at night before walking that is around my village. The missus reckons to watch out for crazy dogs, I took this advise to lightly. they seem ok during the day a bit of barking when you walk past there home. I went for a beer at a mates home and before i realized it was getting dark so i took off for home to get some grub. I am a bit tippsy and full of dutch courage. Anyway one dog starts yelping at me so i growl back big mistake he starts bolting for me, i did the hundred under ten i reckon. He backed off thank god. I can't believe the locals let them do it. I know now just to walk past and say nothing and they just follow barking at me until i am out of there area. In my home you don't see this behavior from dogs, but this is thailand, another learning curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 They are everywhere...the soi dogs are ok because they are socialized and around people all day....but the dogs on someone's property are dangerous....here in BKK I already know what neighborhoods I cannot walk thru because of this...Thais (and I am not being racist here) are about the most irresponsible animal owners I have ever seen on the planet and I have been to a lot of places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 You taunted the dog....somnaamnaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 No, a good dog, and I mean a dog that inherited a good temperament won't attack a human. It sees the human as its leader and it is a pack animal by nature. In the West dogs are often bred for temperament and bad ones are culled by at least sterilizing. Most breeders are responsible. In Thailand you get what you get and the worst become the dominate pack leaders. I killed a rottweiler a few years back that I was certain was readying a viscous attack. I was running my Bobcat excavator at the time and I simply shot him, dug his grave, pushed him in with the bucket and covered him up. Although what I did was legal I didn't want neighbors who owned him upset with me. I don't know what to tell you, as in a civilized country such dogs are impounded and if not claimed and after paying a stiff fine by the owner, they are put down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Do you have any contacts in Vietnam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Pick up a stick or rock. They know what happens next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I can’t believe the locals let you harass their dogs like that. Dogs are supposed to bark at strange drunk guys walking around after dark. It is part of their job description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 No, a good dog, and I mean a dog that inherited a good temperament won't attack a human. It sees the human as its leader and it is a pack animal by nature. In the West dogs are often bred for temperament and bad ones are culled by at least sterilizing. Most breeders are responsible. In Thailand you get what you get and the worst become the dominate pack leaders. I killed a rottweiler a few years back that I was certain was readying a viscous attack. I was running my Bobcat excavator at the time and I simply shot him, dug his grave, pushed him in with the bucket and covered him up. Although what I did was legal I didn't want neighbors who owned him upset with me. I don't know what to tell you, as in a civilized country such dogs are impounded and if not claimed and after paying a stiff fine by the owner, they are put down. You shot your neighbours dog and buried it in your garden because you thought it was planning to attack you? I'm glad you're not my neighbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Pick up a stick or rock. They know what happens next. I used to pull that trick, it would work on one or two dogs. There used to be small road I'd walk, I once made the mistake of walking at dusk. As the Op mentioned the dogs became somehow more brave and empowered at this time. After picking up the stone the dog hesitated but didn't scarper... it was soon joined by another dog, then another... soon there were 5 or 6 dogs.. while I was trying to remain firm and calmly walk on slowly... (I was crapping myself)... these dogs were growling, seething... Fortunately someone came past on a motorcycle, saw my predicament and pulled up. I didn't need a second invitation to hop on the back. IMO, I was very close to being attacked, mulled and chewed apart by a load of street dogs which had packed together. It was an extremely frightening experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiduncankk Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Walk round Beung Kaen Nakhorn early morning, lots of dogs there, all strays, not one will touch you. The minute you leave the lake area, the dogs outside will go for you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youaredoomed Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 No, a good dog, and I mean a dog that inherited a good temperament won't attack a human. It sees the human as its leader and it is a pack animal by nature. In the West dogs are often bred for temperament and bad ones are culled by at least sterilizing. Most breeders are responsible. In Thailand you get what you get and the worst become the dominate pack leaders. I killed a rottweiler a few years back that I was certain was readying a viscous attack. I was running my Bobcat excavator at the time and I simply shot him, dug his grave, pushed him in with the bucket and covered him up. Although what I did was legal I didn't want neighbors who owned him upset with me. I don't know what to tell you, as in a civilized country such dogs are impounded and if not claimed and after paying a stiff fine by the owner, they are put down. Reading this has sort of made me hope a pack of rabid soi dogs come and tear you limb from limb 'tough guy', and then ram your 'Bobcat' where the sun don't shine because there is probably room enough for it there..... More reasons why imbecile 'tough guy' Yanks shouldn't have guns or 'Bobcats..... OP, buy a nice walking stick, or carve yourself one, and not a hound will you see as you pace through the village of a night...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetrout Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 I can’t believe the locals let you harass their dogs like that. Dogs are supposed to bark at strange drunk guys walking around after dark. It is part of their job description. apparenlty it doesn't matter if your drunk, but good try anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlehead Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 It's the Thai home security system. It works! Pepper spray would work against them, but the neighbors probably wouldn't like their dogs yelping like that and may come after you themselves. You'd only have to hit them once with it in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar501 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 .......I killed a rottweiler a few years back...... .......in a civilized country such dogs are impounded...... In a civilized country, such humans are impounded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I can’t believe the locals let you harass their dogs like that. Dogs are supposed to bark at strange drunk guys walking around after dark. It is part of their job description. Indeed. It is strictly forbidden to walk through the village in the dark, didn't you know? So many dogs here but no attacks on humans, just barking and maybe approaching you. Raise your arm, turn towards them and shout at them and off they go. Its indeed always worth to pickup some stick from the road side to show them. Problems dogs will be "taken care" by the villagers. More than one killed/vanished over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 My dogs are psuedo-soi dogs....they know where they live and spend most of their time at the house, but they are "free-range". If they did not bark at people they do not know, I would not keep them around long. That is their only job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob13 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 A Buford Pusser stick can help with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I have a nice piece of bamboo perhaps 30" long or so...that goes with me on a walk, on the bicycle, or on the motorbike. Most soi dogs are pretty smart (the stupid ones do not live long, Darwin's law at work) and understand a stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 There are guys who get their jollies from owning a known dangerous dog. They probably have tiny dks. "Civilized" countries have leash laws where a dog either has to be fenced in or on a leash. They aren't allowed to run free. Now combine that owner that just has to own a very intimidating dog with the same owner who lets it roam free and you're asking for trouble. Where I come from that dog won't last long. And yes, there are dogs that have viciously attacked people and killed children and maimed adults for life. It ain't gonna happen to me. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 There are guys who get their jollies from owning a known dangerous dog. They probably have tiny dks. "Civilized" countries have leash laws where a dog either has to be fenced in or on a leash. They aren't allowed to run free. Now combine that owner that just has to own a very intimidating dog with the same owner who lets it roam free and you're asking for trouble. Where I come from that dog won't last long. And yes, there are dogs that have viciously attacked people and killed children and maimed adults for life. Agreed, A wild dog on my land, I'll kill it if I can and dispose of the body. No need for it to attack me, it shouldn't be there, I don't want it's shit. You want to keep a pet, you keep in on your land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob13 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 There are guys who get their jollies from owning a known dangerous dog. They probably have tiny dks. "Civilized" countries have leash laws where a dog either has to be fenced in or on a leash. They aren't allowed to run free. Now combine that owner that just has to own a very intimidating dog with the same owner who lets it roam free and you're asking for trouble. Where I come from that dog won't last long. And yes, there are dogs that have viciously attacked people and killed children and maimed adults for life. It ain't gonna happen to me. yeah,you're a tuff guy...we get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Keep some treats in your pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Where I come from that dog won't last long. No. You'll probably shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Where I come from that dog won't last long. No. You'll probably shoot it. Shoot first, ask questions later It's the American way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 No, a good dog, and I mean a dog that inherited a good temperament won't attack a human. It sees the human as its leader and it is a pack animal by nature. In the West dogs are often bred for temperament and bad ones are culled by at least sterilizing. Most breeders are responsible. In Thailand you get what you get and the worst become the dominate pack leaders. I killed a rottweiler a few years back that I was certain was readying a viscous attack. I was running my Bobcat excavator at the time and I simply shot him, dug his grave, pushed him in with the bucket and covered him up. Although what I did was legal I didn't want neighbors who owned him upset with me. I don't know what to tell you, as in a civilized country such dogs are impounded and if not claimed and after paying a stiff fine by the owner, they are put down. A friend of mine in NM did the same thing. He had small kids at the time and had repeatedly told the neighbor to keep his dog off his property. The dog kept straying into his yard and he shot it dead. When the police showed up, they kind of just says, "Yep, it is dead, let the neighbor pick it of if he still wants it" and they drove off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Village dogs are not strays, they are taken care of because they help with security. In the villages people are usually in bed by 10pm so after dark there are very few people around. Those that do pass through are almost always in a pick up truck or on a bike and they pass by quickly. By walking slowly into the dog's territory you are a potential threat. This is the dog's chance to put you in your place, ie. away from its territory, and almost anyone except those who misunderstand where they are (in a foreign land) understands this. Furthermore, after dark is the time when dogs own the village. It's not just about protecting territory from suspicious strangers: usually some time between 11pm and midnight the animals of the village, the dogs, buffalo and cockerels will have a mad half hour. This is their time to broadcast across the neighbourhood and be answered by their peers because sound can travel more clearly once the people are asleep. Thus there is all manner of howling, mooing and crowing but it usually lasts no more than thirty minutes. Once you understand village life you will know that mad half hour is like a curfew call to all drunken foreigners who have ventured out of their depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob13 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 sound can travel more clearly once the people are asleep. what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I meant the sound of the animals can be broadcast better when people are quieter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyjustice Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Do the Teddy. Walk quitely and carry a big stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 sound can travel more clearly once the people are asleep. what? Yes, when you hear something sound waves lose a bit of energy. When people are asleep they don't hear anything and the sound waves travel further. Also dark air transmit sound better and most people sleep at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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