Troublemaking Yapping Dogs!

Smaller breeds are usually the yappers. I know, we have three; 2 Jack Russels and 1 terrier mix. There is a lot of yapping in our house and when they go outside for a walk on their leashes.... all hell breaks loose! Yapping dogs love to bark especially at big dogs. I don't know why, but it's like they are asking for trouble. Sometimes they DO ask for trouble and a large dog might not want to take it anymore!

If you have a yapper or several yappers and you often take them out for a walk, it might be a good idea to take some Muzzle with you. What is Muzzle? It is pepper spray for dogs. This brand of pepper spray by Mace, is made especially for dogs and it is safe, humane and effective. Muzzle would be handy if your adorable little ones yap a bit too much at a big dog and get him angry! A large dog can attack and really cause harm or even kill another smaller dog. Using Muzzle Dog Pepper Spray by Mace at an attacking dog that comes at your small dogs or towards you is one of the best ways to prevent a deadly encounter.

Of course, try to discipline your small yappers to prevent these situations.... Keep some Muzzle handy, just in case... Enjoy your walks!

Lindsay Ann Burke Act

Have you heard of this Act? It was passed in June 2007 in Rhode Island. This Act was named after a 23-year-old woman in Kingstown who was murdered by her boyfriend in 2005. The "Lindsay Ann Burke Act" requires that all schools in the district of Rhode Island to included in their curriculum a course about "Dating Violence". All students 7th thru 12th grades will be included. Along with the curriculum course, the schools will need to develop a model dating violence policy and a policy to address incidents of dating violence involving students. The Act also requires all staff to take "Dating Violence" training.

Nebraska is also thinking about applying this Act, thanks to it's Attorney general, Jon Burning. He is very concerned about the rape figures in his state and the urgency to try to educate teenagers on this matter.

I only hope that more States follow and incorporate this important Act in their school curriculums.

If you have a swimming pool, you need a pool alarm

Summer is practically here and as every year, swimming pools are cleaned up and prepared for the season. Pools are beautiful and refreshing, but they can also be dangerous. If you have small children or pets, you need to be very cautious and aware of all that happens around your pool. Hundreds of children drawn in pools every year in accidents that can be avoided. I know, it is impossible to keep an eye on your children constantly, but there is a product you can purchase that will definitely give you some peace of mind.

The Pool Alarm, a monitoring product that we carry under the Home Protection category, will automatically sound an alarm when children or pets fall in your pool. It has an electronic sensor that when triggered, lets out a pulsating alarm at the pool site and in your home via a remote receiver. After you install the Pool Alarm, it cannot be de-activated; it is always in the alarm ready mode until you put it in Sleep Mode. It comes with a remote receiver that can be placed as far as 200 feet away from the main unit.

There you have it! Make this summer more enjoyable and less dangerous for your entire family by preventing pool accidents!

Waitress is Fired for Becoming Bold to Help Charity

Stacey Fearnall, a waitress from Ontario Canada was fired because her boss did not like her bold. She thought she was doing a good thing by giving her hair to a company which gave her $2,700, which she in turn donated it to a cancer research charity. Her family has a long history of cancer and she felt obligated to help in any way with cancer research. The 36 year old woman was shocked by the news that she was fired and was told not to come back until her hair grew back!

I'm sure that her hair was not a job requirement. This sounds like a sexist issue to me. Men can shave their hair and not get fired... I'm sure she did not sign any paper that required she not change her hair style! Good grief!

Taser C2 MP3 Holster Now Available!

It's finally here! The much anticipated holster for the Taser C2 is now available for shipping. Customers who had pre-orders have been notified and will be receiving these beautiful and convenient holsters.

If you are a Taser C2 owner and use a holster with your Taser, this is a plus. Especially if you wear it for long periods of time or when working out while you run, jog or walk. It's nice to carry some music around with you, plus you get the added benefit of being equipped with the best non-lethal self defense product around.

The Taser C2 Holster with MP3 Player has 1GB so you can keep many of your favorite tunes in an easy-to-use music player.

An important thing to remember while listening to your music is to always be aware of your surroundings.

Carjacking Tips

Carjacking of parked vehicles depends on the car owner being inattentive to their surroundings. Carjackers, like street robbers, prefer the element of surprise. Most victims say they never saw the carjacker until they appeared at their car door. To reduce your risk of being carjacked, we have listed some common sense steps below:

• Always park in well-lighted areas, if you plan to arrive/leave after dark
• Don't park in isolated or visually obstructed areas near walls or heavy foliage
• Use valet parking or an attended garage, if you're a woman driving alone
• As you walk to your car be alert to suspicious persons sitting in cars
• Ask for a security escort if you are alone at a shopping center
• Watch out for young males loitering in the area (handing out flyers, etc)
• If someone tries to approach, change direction or run to a busy store
• Follow your instincts if they tell you to walk/run away to a busy place
• As you approach your vehicle, look under, around, and inside your car
• If safe, open the door, enter quickly, and lock the doors
• Don't be a target by turning your back while loading packages into the car
• Make it your habit to always start your car and drive away immediately
• Teach and practice with your children to enter and exit the car quickly
• In the city, always drive with your car doors locked and windows rolled up
• When stopped in traffic, leave room to maneuver and escape, if necessary
• If you are bumped in traffic by young males be suspicious of the accident
• Wave to follow, and drive to a gas station or busy place before getting out
• If you are ever confronted by an armed carjacker don't resist
• Give up your keys or money if demanded without resistance
• Don't argue, fight or chase the robber. You can be seriously injured
• Never agree to be kidnapped. Drop the cars keys and run and scream for help
• If you are forced to drive, consider crashing your car near a busy intersection so bystanders can come to your aid and call the police
• Call the police immediately to report the crime and provide detailed information
• Make sure you keep a non lethal, self defense product in your glove compartment or conveniently near you. Such products include Mace, pepper spray, a stun gun, personal alarm or a Taser.

Unique New Stun Guns Available!

WomenOnGuard.com is has 2 new stun guns available! The Double Trouble Stun Gun and the Knuckle Blaster Stun Gun have a truly renovated design for stun guns. Their appearances are different and the approach of how they deliver the stun is unique. Below are pictures and descriptions of each.

The Double Trouble Stun Gun
The Double Trouble Stun Gun is like having two stun guns in one.

• Twice the contact totaling 1.2 Million Volts.
• Twice the stopping power!

The Double Trouble stun gun is more effective than most stun guns because of the space between the contacts. The greater the space, the greater the effect. Most stun guns only have 1.5 inches. The Double Trouble has 5 inches between contacts.

FEATURES:
• Rubber Coated Soft Contour Grip to make it easy to hold and hang on to.
• Safety switch is on the top with a red LED on/off indicator.
• Uses two CR123A batteries (included).
• Also comes with a hand strap and FREE Nylon Carrying Case with Belt Clip ($15.00 Value).
• Only 6" long.
• Weighs just 6.9 oz.

The Knuckle Blaster Stun Gun
The Knuckle Blaster stun gun is a 950,000 volt stun gun designed to give you a punch with Power. Just touch your attacker to instantly repel them and give you time to get away. Longer contact will cause further disorientation and after some seconds may drop them to their knees. This patented device has a soft rubber skin handle and is sized to accommodate all hand sizes. A safety switch is built in and accessible to your thumb. Once you grab the Knuckle Blaster stun gun you can flip off the safety and fire with the same hand. No need to use two hands.

FEATURES:
• Uses 2 Lithium batteries (included).
• FREE leather belt holster ($15.00 Value) designed to allow quick access and deployment of this amazing stun weapon.
• One year warranty.

BOAT SAFETY & SECURITY

Thieves are always on the lookout for easy targets. Don't make yourself an easy target. Always follow these simple steps.

• Never leave anything valuable on display, however small and insignificant it may seem. Thieves steal first and think about value later.
• Don't leave anything loose in the cockpit or on deck.
• Don't leave your engine key in the ignition - always take it with you.
• Keep your boat keys separate from your engine keys.
• Always keep your boat locked when no one is on board, even for a short time.
• Use strong padlocks or rimlocks on all your hatches, entry points and cockpit lockers.
• Constantly check and improve the security on your boat. It's a good idea to fit an alarm and use a visible sticker to say that one is fitted.
• Make sure your cockpit lockers can be properly locked, and check that your main hatch and fore-hatch are strong.
• Also think about having a strongbox down below. If you don't think something is secure, get it fixed.
• Always carry a self defense product such as Mace, pepper spray, a stun gun, personal alarm or a Taser.

IMPROVE YOUR SECURITY

Once you've tied up alongside, always do a quick security check before going ashore. Always:

• Lock anything valuable out of sight in a strong locker secured by a strong padlock;
• Lock up emergency money away from other valuables;
• Keep your curtains closed so that no one can look in;
• Keep unused ropes, fenders and other items out of sight in your cockpit, lockers and cupboards - and always lock them;
• Make sure that your life raft and outboard motor are secure, as these are valuable and attractive to boat thieves.
• When you go ashore from a dinghy, always remove your oars or paddles, rowlocks or pump, and secure the dinghy with a strong chain and padlock.
• If you are the victim of boat theft, call the police immediately and tell the harbormaster or boatyard manager. Check to make sure that your boat is still seaworthy and hasn't been badly damaged.
• And, if you can, check that neighboring boats haven't been broken into as well.
• Get to know other boat owners in your marina and work together to keep the marina secure. You can do the following.
• Keep an eye on other boats, as well as your own.
• Report any strangers at the marina to the harbormaster or yardmaster.
• Don't give your marina access card or key to other people.
• Never tell anyone else the access code to the marina.
• Don't let strangers into the marina, however genuine they may seem.
• Keep the marina gate closed at all times.
• You can never be too safe while on a boat. Self defense products such as stun guns, mace, pepper spray, personal alarms or a taser is always convenient to have on board.
• Always carry a self defense product such as Mace, pepper spray, a stun gun, personal alarm or a Taser.

Police Officer Rapes Woman

The last person you would expect to rape a woman! First, let's get one thing straight, MOST police officers are protective of all citizens and dependable.

Feliciano Sanchez, a 33 year old Los Angeles police officer had stopped the victim on May 16th, 2007 and at gun point and in uniform, drove her to a remote area and proceeded to sexualy assault her.

He was arrested by FBI agents on a federal indictment and accused of "violating a woman's civil rights by forcing her to have sex with him while he was in uniform." He was also armed during the aggravated sexual assault, which makes it also a kidnapping.

The civil rights charge carries a maximum sentence of life in a federal prison. Carrying a gun will add 5 more years to any sentence Sanchez will receive for the civil rights offense.

Rapes in Small Towns, Just as Prevalent

There seems to be a misguided assumption that if you live in a small town, you are less likely to be raped. This is far from the truth. You are just as likely to be raped in a small town as you are in a large city. The National Crime Victimization Survey, performed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, found that 67% of sexual assaults are committed by a friend or acquaintance. You are more likely to be surrounded by people you know in small towns. Many times just the fact that the attacker is someone you know, makes it more difficult for you to accuse him of attacking you. The offender knows this and takes advantage of the fact that you will most likely not go to the authorities. After all, you don't want to hurt the people you know, like his parents, siblings or wife...

Police authorities in small towns are also most likely to have an antiquated view of rape victims. This view is that basically, you get what you ask for and you are as much to blame as the assailant is. This could not be further from the truth. You are NOT at fault. Authorities of small towns are less educated on sexual assault situations. This deters rape victims from going to the police in a small town.

So, if you live in a small town, you need to be just as cautious as you would if you lived in a large city. Always carry a self defense product such as mace, pepper spray, stun gun or personal alarm. Have one of these products with you, just as you would your car keys or your purse.