| That was the article title in the Santa Fe New | | | | causing a high pitched sound audible to dogs only. |
| Mexican Friday morning February 9, 2006: "Canine | | | | This can be used up to 15 feet away. The pepper |
| Confrontations" | | | | spray she referred is an EPA approved spray by |
| The story by Natalie Storey-no I am not making that | | | | Mace brand that cannot harm the dog. |
| up-goes like this in part. "When Kate Jewel takes her | | | | Both can be used by delivery people, walkers, |
| blue healer, Niki, for walks, they no longer go alone. | | | | joggers, cyclists to prevent dogs from attacking in a |
| Jewel, a trim 58 year old, carries pepper spray, a | | | | humane way. |
| device that emits a high frequency sound to deter | | | | Every year 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs from |
| animals and a miniature stun gun. | | | | a minor nip to a major attack according to the US |
| "All of this to fight off dogs. After she and Niki were | | | | Animal Humane Society. Countless others are victims |
| attacked by three other dogs on Nov 14on the | | | | of the terror experienced from a chasing dog. Now |
| Borrego Trail, Jewel has become terrified of other | | | | there is a way to stop dog attacks without injury to |
| people's dogs. | | | | the dogs or you. |
| "I love dogs. I can understand the joy of dogs | | | | Chances are very good that you are reading this |
| wanting to run free. But people let their dogs run | | | | because in some way dog attacks have touched |
| loose and they don't understand the consequences | | | | your life or you want to be proactive and protect |
| of their actions" | | | | yourself and family from the ravages and fear of |
| Well said Kate. The device she was referring to is | | | | dog attacks. That is the first step. |
| the "Dog Chaser" which uses ultrasonic technology | | | | |