Woooof, now I have a dim idea what a heart attack might feel like. No I'm not joking for a change. I'm okay and my grown son is home just in case. But that was scary. It's snowing buckets out there but not terribly cold. I felt like getting jackets on and taking out the pups. Soaked from shoveling already. I had ear buds in and Sophie was plowing down the street. But with the music I didn't hear a neighbor coming out of his house...with his dog. All of a sudden Sophie is leaping and of course I yanked her down the street. I'm finally stronger than her so it wasn't particularly frightening. But all of a sudden the breathless feeling and pounding chest. They say winter is a hazard for our hearts as we get older. I was just hoping " Okay I'm a block from home, I can do this, if I fall down over here they'll find me frozen with Sophie pretending she's Cujo". The invention I wish they'd come up with? I wear a Fit Bit tracking device. Two features I wish it had...medical ID in case paramedics or police needed to help...oh and a dog warning system. One of the features is that it vibrates after so many steps. I wish I could set it so if any dog comes within two or three blocks while I'm walking Sophie it would start to beep until we were a safe distance away. Then at night or when I'm not looking I'd know when another pup was lurking. Callie I'd set it for people. Never a dull moment.
Oh Leslie, how scary. I don't know anything about a Fit Bit - does it give a reading of your heart rate & BP? Take care, and get a check up if you have any doubts. I think there's a slim chance of a dog detector though!
Hope you're feeling better now - get checked out a the docs if you're not!! I never wore headphones while out with Rocky - always anxious of what might be around
@lovemybull - How are you feeling now Leslie? Much better I hope. I have no idea how a dog warning system could possibly work but regarding medical ID I have the advantage of having to carry my ID card with me all the time. In case of an accident or something the first thing paramedics or the police will do - after sorting out initial aid - is go through handbag and/or pockets to find your ID card. The police, paramedics and hospitals can access my details, including all medical information and what medication I am on, blood group, allergies etc, from my ID number. Laminated card: Plastic "wallet":
Actually I'm almost worried enough to get an ID bracelet. Of course the only problem is I wear like ten bangles at a time. They wouldn't see the medical one for all the rest. If it was important I suppose they could get the address from the dogs tags. The problem there is neither dog would peacefully let a stranger check their tags.
She was on a leash? I never wear ear buds in populated area. Only have done it working dogs out in country as it's less of a worry too hear on gravel road with great distance between homes. Sorry for your scare. I'm sure it was nerve racking adrenaline pumping.
Thank you! I'm going to research the SOS one, very attractive yet distinctive. Yes bulldog, Sophie on leash seeing another dog is a sight to behold. Like I said I've gotten stronger arms over the years...but Sophie has almost pulled hubby over. Back in the day when he was footballer sized. Crazy dog n' she's actually calmer now than she usedta be.
Wow, I just did a google search of SOS bracelets and there are so many beautiful choices! Med IDs used to be so generic. There's a thin one with hearts I'm going to get with hubby's name and phone numbers. Oh maybe two...
