A stick is not used against only people. Twice I have had to fend off aggressive dogs while out walking. (My doctor says exercise, lose weight and eat better. I hate her
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Once against two little snarling yip dogs. Quick poke changed their mind. Second scary one against two large German Shephard mix. Me yelling and striking the lead one had them run off. But my heart must be ok. It has never beat that hard before.
The news talks about animal attacks on the rise Coyote, wild dogs cougars etc. I never leave home without a stick.