K-9 Swat Rod
(Stop a dog attack before
the bite)
I have now passed on and there
is no one left here
to continue to manufacture or
fill orders. All that
is left is what was.
I
like dogs and cats and I grew up with dogs and cats. I just don't
want to go to the hospital for stiches or Rabies shots because someone
didn't raise and train their dog properly. Out of necessity I took
on the problem, as an inventor, and came up with the "Swat Rod" and
I am more than happy with the results. I hope you will be too.
The "Swat Rod" is a 38" tapered very high quality solid fiberglass rod that weighs just over 2 oz. It has a permanently mounted wood handle and is so light it can be brought into action in a split second. Simply give an attacking dog a good whack across the face and he's on the run. Whatever force you elect to use is transmitted across a very small area of the dog's nose or head and that hurts. It is the same principle as that of a lady's high heel shoe being slammed down on the top of a mugger's foot. All that force goes to just 1/2 sq. inch of soft snout or head tissue which then immediately takes the dog's attention off of your leg and focuses it on it's nose. If you are fast, and I do mean really fast, you may have one more shot at a good whack to his butt area before he leaves the scene.
(Order several sent to one address
and pay only one $5.00 S&H charge)
EASY TO SEE
EASY TO CARRY
EASY TO USE
NOT EFFECTED BY WIND, RAIN, SNOW
OR COLD
AND
ALWAYS JUST A SPLIT SECOND AWAY
Stop a dog attack before it begins!
Carry
your “Dog Bite Insurance Policy” right
In
your hand.
A
dog attack or bite is no fun for anyone of any age. The Swat Rod
was designed so that you can enjoy the outdoors and feel conformable in
doing so. Each Swat Rod comes with its own “Owner’s Manual”.
K-9 Swat Rod
(Owner's Manual)
The Swat Rod that you now have is a
product designed by a frustrated jogger, mainly myself, to get back
at vicious dogs. I now do my jogging with confidence and a smile...knowing
I now have the means to adequately protect myself.
The swat Rod is made of extremely
high quality fiberglass, which makes the rod extremely light in weight
and durable. It weighs just over 2 oz. which means that you can easily
carry it on just about any length run or walk you choose.
The Swat Rod has a natural balance
point about 6" below the handle. To run with it just place your hand
about 6" behind the handle with the handle pointed forward. This
allows the rod portion to streamline to the rear naturally (see picture).
As your pace slows, say for a steep
hill; just slide your hand up towards the handle slightly. This gives
you a new balance point for the slower pace. As your pace quickens
and your arms fly out further move your hand down the rod until you find
your new balance point. Finding the balance point come naturally
and takes all of two seconds.
The effectiveness of the rod comes
in the fact that it transfers whatever amount of energy you wish to generate
to approximately 1/2 sq. inch of the dog's head or nose. This usually
smarts something fierce and immediately changes the focus of the dog's
attention from your leg to his nose. With the dog totally off guard,
I sometimes turn the table on him and start chasing HIM for a change.
They don't know exactly what just happened to their nose but natural instinct
tells them they sure don't want any more of the same. After a short
distance, I usually return to my run with a big smile and sometimes even
laughing a little.
When in stride or a normal walk, carrying
the Swat Rod in the normal handle forward position, the rod can be brought
into action with a simple flick of the wrist. It takes about one
second to do this and the amount of force you can apply can range from
a slight tap to a nose splitting whack that the dog will remember for a
very long time. I don't recommend doing that unless necessary though
because less force will get the same job done and the dog will remember
his lesson. I grew up with beagles and still like dogs. I just
don't like them biting my leg.
Now I'm not advocating going out and
looking for trouble. A serious runner is only interested in protecting
him or herself and staying in stride. In most cases a dog is just
establishing his territory and a confrontation can be avoided by simply
moving to the opposite side of the street.
Though the swat rod is extremely effective
on just about every dog, I doubt it would be of much use against a pit
bull or a Doberman that has just been given the "KILL" command. You
would need a pistol to save yourself from that situation. Please
keep that in mind.
On 9 our of 10 dog encounters that
I have had, you can remain in stride by simply sticking the rod end of
the Swat Rod in the dog's face. This usually catches the dog off
guard and he will usually stop. A normal stride should put you about
10 or so paces further along on your run. This is usually enough
distance to make it not worth the effort to continue the harassment.
You usually can tell when a dog is
just having a little fun with you and when one is coming in for meat.
Little bitty dogs seem to be the ones that bite the most. Be careful
of using excessive force on the little ones. Undue force can result
in a flattened nose provided by the animal's owner. Remember that
most little dogs carry "OFFICIAL CHILD STATUS" in their owner's eyes.
The Swat Rod is a well-made product
with high quality parts. The handle is made of birch and should stay
well in place. If it should ever come loose, just glue it in place
again with some Elmer's glue. I sell the replacement little rubber
tips for 50 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope.
The Swat Rod is an effective running
aid designed to minimize the chance of dog bite. Used correctly it
should last you many years. Wind, rain, snow, or cold does not effect
it. It is effected by abuse. Don't use it to cut down bushes
and don't use it on people. If you put a good welt on somebody's
body, you're likely to get a good welt put on your wallet via an attorney.
It's not worth the aggravation.
I am proud of my little invention
and welcome your comments and/or suggestions.
John Galkiewicz
Inventor
1 full year rod warranty & 30 day full money back guarantee
Traveler Version (2-piece)
Swat Rod
(Order several sent to one address and pay only
one $5.00 S&H charge)
The Galkie Co.
Harrogate, TN 37752
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