Feeling unsafe when on walks - Page 2

september · ‎03-09-2010

I understand..I am a walker and a runner, too! But you're doing everything right, and even doing a few things I don't do. You have a dog....and even if it looks like a friendly dog, I would say that predators can't depend on that, and will leave someone with a dog alone.

Then..in case that doesn't work out, you have the pepper spray. I keep thinking I'll get some, but haven't.

One easy thing you could add (and I did this when younger, and lived in the city) is carry a folding umbrella. It doesn't add much weight, and when all folded up, is kind of the size and shape of a billy club....and could really hurt someone who chose to attack you.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

I would change my route and walking times. I have a loud mini alarm. Pull the cord, and a loud alarm sounds. Although it would unfortunately scare your dog. Very loud. Best advice: don't walk at a specific time every single day. Try to find a long-time neighbor to walk with. Lots of good luck to you.

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).

sylviahomeatlast · ‎03-11-2010

I don't walk alone in the very large city right out my back door---I was a witness to a serious crime there so I walk in my neighborhood----I walked there alone for years and there are always jiggers, walkers, bike riders etc----there are also homeless camping there and I don't know what to expect

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

I prefer neighborhood walks unless I'm with friends. I won't walk in wooded areas/parks/trails alone. But that's just me. In fact, even in the neighborhood, I often (not always) walk with a neighbor and her dog. The dog is a dream, but he doesn't like strange men to approach him. My friend keeps his leash very close to her. The important advice would be to vary the times in which you walk. Do not have a set pattern/route. Even not-so-nice people can wait and watch from their windows if they know your pattern/schedule.

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

I know what you are saying and it is a pity that even when we know we are in a familiar, safe area we still have to entertain these thoughts. A few times I have not been able to power through the thoughts and have had to head for home.

I just tell myself that my little herd of geriatric Chihuahuas will entangle whoever it is in their leashes and save me ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

------ · ‎03-10-2010

On 7/2/2014 Still Raining said:
I know what you are saying and it is a pity that even when we know we are in a familiar, safe area we still have to entertain these thoughts. A few times I have not been able to power through the thoughts and have had to head for home.

I just tell myself that my little herd of geriatric Chihuahuas will entangle whoever it is in their leashes and save me ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

The visual made me LOL ${#emotions_dlg.lol}$

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

It has never been safe to walk in secluded areas alone.

gazelle77 · ‎03-01-2013

Do men feel the same way? Do they feel the kind of fear women have to feel just going on a walk in the woods? It is kind of like a sentence..... Such a shame.

herekitty_kitty · ‎10-19-2011

I used to walk most evenings. not anymore. uneasy feelings. I live in a nice area too. now I go to the gym.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

On 7/2/2014 gazelle77 said: Do men feel the same way? Do they feel the kind of fear women have to feel just going on a walk in the woods? It is kind of like a sentence..... Such a shame.

Maybe they don't but they should. Women aren't the only ones who have been killed. There was a report on college men who were being found in rivers or lakes in different parts of the country but there was a smiley face on a tree near by which made it seem they were connected. It's been awhile so I may not have remembered it correctly.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/05/21/smiley.face.killer/