Attacked by Pitbull.. What would you do?
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It's easy for us to say what we would or would not have done. But since we weren't there it's all speculation.
I've been bit three time and attacked/chased many more times. Each situation was different. I won't be bit again but I would say you did what you thought was best and that's all that counts.
I've been bit three time and attacked/chased many more times. Each situation was different. I won't be bit again but I would say you did what you thought was best and that's all that counts.
gwpercle
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Be sure and document first attack, report filed with local law enforcement agency. Video of next attack would go a long way in your defense. If you kill the dog "they " will take you to court where you have to prove the killing was necessary. And she will paint you with the bad guy dog killer brush. People around here think nothing of people killing people....but shoot a dog, you are put in the same category as child molester.
If you shoot , have proof .
Gary
If you shoot , have proof .
Gary
How about filing a police report? At least, to document the incident. This would indicate your show of restraint during this incident and may work in your favor should you be attacked again and have to use deadly force.
Good advice right there.
That dog by what you stated already has a history.
Make sure it gets documented.
The owner is not taking care of the problem
Good advice right there.
That dog by what you stated already has a history.
Make sure it gets documented.
The owner is not taking care of the problem
beaver48
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i'm in louisiana and i have the same problem with a idiot that has a pit. the cops told me if its off of her property without a leash that i have the right to shoot it if i think i'm in danger. he also told me to never fire a warning shot.
Cal44
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I suggest getting some pepper spray.
A good dose of that in the face would probably stop the attack.
But carry your gun if the pepper spray doesn't work.
A good dose of that in the face would probably stop the attack.
But carry your gun if the pepper spray doesn't work.
Dog Lover Here.
As a dog lover, I'd be hard-pressed to have to shoot a dog but I would to prevent injury to myself or my own dog. Most people seem to have a sixth sense as to when a dog is friendly, issuing a warning or in an attack mode.
I, for one, will not mix it up with a dog capable of inflicting fatal injuries. It's him or me. Worse, many fatal dog attacks are inflicted by pairs of pit bulls, particularly in high-crime areas. Now, if a person were to feel threatened by a yappy designer dog snapping at his ankles, then he has no business carrying a gun.
As a dog lover, I'd be hard-pressed to have to shoot a dog but I would to prevent injury to myself or my own dog. Most people seem to have a sixth sense as to when a dog is friendly, issuing a warning or in an attack mode.
I, for one, will not mix it up with a dog capable of inflicting fatal injuries. It's him or me. Worse, many fatal dog attacks are inflicted by pairs of pit bulls, particularly in high-crime areas. Now, if a person were to feel threatened by a yappy designer dog snapping at his ankles, then he has no business carrying a gun.
I got caught in a storm kayaking last summer and headed for shore to escape the lightning.This is a heavily wooded mountain open space area (no dogs allowed,period)Headed into the trees to take cover when I was charged by a pitbull.I bellowed at him to freeze,which he did for just long enough for his hillbilly owner to run out and grab his collar.If I'd been armed,I'd have shot him with no remorse at all.I have no doubt that mutt would have torn me up pretty badly.
Doug M.
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Actually, the data shows that "pit bulls" (most people can't identify a breed worth a hoot unless they are a serious dog person, and if it is a mix, they are really hard to ID) are UNDER represented in attacks on humans. However, they tend to be horrid with other dogs, and if you get in to that mess and try to break it up, you have a real poop sandwich.
I got one in the ear/temple with a PR24 about 30 years ago. I was running and always carried the PR; the dog was in the are on its way to me after crossing the street. The sound was like a softball thrown hard hitting a wall. Worked; it was dazed when it got up, and it went home. I've pepper sprayed other dogs; worked ok, but cross contamination of myself or my dogs is a real issue since you don't get a vote on what the wind is doing when you need to spray.
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS contact LE and make the report. Be the first to call. That record might save your bacon in the future. BTW, one of the reasons my dog walking gun is a revolver is that I anticipate the need to make a contact shot to avoid risk to my dog(s). Jam a pistol in to the rib cage to shoot while I adrenalized, and I would be concerned about pushing the barrel out of battery; not a concern with a revolver. Animals are tougher than people, and I would not rely on a .22 unless I had no choice. My fanny pack revolver is a 296 loaded with the Blazer 200 grain gold dot.
Know your state law. KNOW your state law. DO NOT rely on rumors, the rules in other states, or LE. This can be a fact specific issue, depending on your state, and the arcana of such legal stuff is not well known.
I got one in the ear/temple with a PR24 about 30 years ago. I was running and always carried the PR; the dog was in the are on its way to me after crossing the street. The sound was like a softball thrown hard hitting a wall. Worked; it was dazed when it got up, and it went home. I've pepper sprayed other dogs; worked ok, but cross contamination of myself or my dogs is a real issue since you don't get a vote on what the wind is doing when you need to spray.
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS contact LE and make the report. Be the first to call. That record might save your bacon in the future. BTW, one of the reasons my dog walking gun is a revolver is that I anticipate the need to make a contact shot to avoid risk to my dog(s). Jam a pistol in to the rib cage to shoot while I adrenalized, and I would be concerned about pushing the barrel out of battery; not a concern with a revolver. Animals are tougher than people, and I would not rely on a .22 unless I had no choice. My fanny pack revolver is a 296 loaded with the Blazer 200 grain gold dot.
Know your state law. KNOW your state law. DO NOT rely on rumors, the rules in other states, or LE. This can be a fact specific issue, depending on your state, and the arcana of such legal stuff is not well known.
4barrel
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Even if the larger dog is not aggressive there is a very good chance your dog will start the fight to protect you.
You did just fine. Sounds like you would have equally fine to have fired. Either way, it's always better to not have to use force if possible. You are ultimately responsible for that projectile once fired. As I've mentioned before, I carry Bear Spray, nifty stuff for both K-9's and unruly humans. I also carry a firearm as Spray is not always the answer. This is a personal decision and you my friend must justify it in the end.
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bigggbbruce
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When the dog first approached I talked to him trying to keep his aggression down. The woman was running towards us but no control.
I agree my dog was sending "alpha" signal and the pit went off.
I knew it was coming and held my control.
He didn't get a hold of my dog and never touched me(that would have been immediate dispatch).
He stepped back and I had the barrel a foot from his head waiting for his next move. I told her" I will kill him" She said " I know" His choice was to respond to the owner. I was in control the entire time.
I know what I will do if it happens again.
My question was what would you do?
The problem is generally speaking the idiots who buy them. No dog is vicious by nature these idiots just don't know how to train a dog or worse yet abuse them to make them mean. Most aggressive dogs are just scared and 9 times out of 10 will back down if you approach the situation right. Dogs are not stupid they know a human is much larger and dangerous.
That being said I was attacked at our local dog park by 3 of them. Once the get in that pack mentality if one goes off they all will. I legally carry but as there were people all over I didn't draw my firearm. One attacked me from behind maybe because I had dog treats in my back pocket.
I was able to turn around and give it a good solid kick with my work boots. By then my 125lb cur came out of the water and put one down by the throat. Never mess with a good hog hunting dog. Several people rushed over and help secure all 3 dogs.
Get this the owner of the 3 pits tried to press charges on me? Thankfully one of the guys there was an off duty sheriff who let the responding officers know what happened.
It's a shame what people turn these dogs into. I have a Rottweiler as well they are know to be aggressive and feared but in reality they are just another dog they respond to their owner.
That being said I was attacked at our local dog park by 3 of them. Once the get in that pack mentality if one goes off they all will. I legally carry but as there were people all over I didn't draw my firearm. One attacked me from behind maybe because I had dog treats in my back pocket.
I was able to turn around and give it a good solid kick with my work boots. By then my 125lb cur came out of the water and put one down by the throat. Never mess with a good hog hunting dog. Several people rushed over and help secure all 3 dogs.
Get this the owner of the 3 pits tried to press charges on me? Thankfully one of the guys there was an off duty sheriff who let the responding officers know what happened.
It's a shame what people turn these dogs into. I have a Rottweiler as well they are know to be aggressive and feared but in reality they are just another dog they respond to their owner.
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bigggbbruce
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^ I agree.
When I spoke with the woman. I told her I gave her dog the benefit of doubt.
I was making friends with her dog while we spoke. I do like dogs.
When I spoke with the woman. I told her I gave her dog the benefit of doubt.
I was making friends with her dog while we spoke. I do like dogs.
Carry a cattle prod with you and give the dog a little poke if it gets close to you. They can be a of of fun. Just make sure from then on to have some protection as the dog will not like you at all.
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I was wondering if your dog sustained any injuries. I hope I would respond in a similar fashion. I would call the cops and file a report, just to be on the safe side.
It's unfortunate that owners don't keep their dogs controlled. I don't care what breed it is.
I was wondering if your dog sustained any injuries. I hope I would respond in a similar fashion. I would call the cops and file a report, just to be on the safe side.
It's unfortunate that owners don't keep their dogs controlled. I don't care what breed it is.
Sorry but if that dog had even shown an indication of attacking one of my dog's or a family member I would have put it down pronto. Having treated several patients in the past for aggressive dog bites (kids and adults) I have no mercy for aggressive animals. The aftermath on humans and pets is not pretty.
Police report (and animal control) is mandatory. I was attacked not long ago, but wasn't armed. Owners refused to allow Animal Control to quarantine them, and didn't have vaccination papers, so they were seized and put down.
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bigggbbruce
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A little more info.
Both mine and the adjacent property are owned by the same person. My Uncle in-law.
I am in the good. He won't even let his daughter(same as the rest of my neighbors) keep her pitbull on property.
I just went over and the dog is in the house.
They did not heed his demand for the dog to be gone yesterday.
Looks like this will be a problem.
P.S. I often carry an axe handle. It's a 45 now.
Both mine and the adjacent property are owned by the same person. My Uncle in-law.
I am in the good. He won't even let his daughter(same as the rest of my neighbors) keep her pitbull on property.
I just went over and the dog is in the house.
They did not heed his demand for the dog to be gone yesterday.
Looks like this will be a problem.
P.S. I often carry an axe handle. It's a 45 now.
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