I would file a police report too. Some localities have dangerous dog laws, such as:
Dangerous Animals - City of Minneapolis
Dangerous Animals - City of Minneapolis
Attacked by Pitbull.. What would you do?
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Rastoff
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I'm sorry this happened to you bigggbbruce. I had a similar situation about two years ago. My shepherd was attacked by a pit-bull. Like you I separated the two with my foot. It was a stupid thing for me to do. If the dog had instinctively clamped down on my foot, I would have been in deep trouble.
I'm glad your situation worked out for the moment.
You asked what I would do? Next time it will be, press, reset, press, reset, assess. There just isn't time to decide of the snarling dog is a real threat or can be driven off. If we're wrong, it could cost a limb or life.
I'm glad your situation worked out for the moment.
You asked what I would do? Next time it will be, press, reset, press, reset, assess. There just isn't time to decide of the snarling dog is a real threat or can be driven off. If we're wrong, it could cost a limb or life.
I copied this statement and highlighted it so others could see just how ridiculous it is.
RobertJ.
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I like this post, it sums things up well.
However, I wouldn't have kicked it. Colt Detective Special, 125 gr. JHP +P, as many shots as needed!
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bigggbbruce
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Comrad
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Pit Bulls are hard headed, you're going to need a bigger gun.
Remember SSS
Shoot Shovel Shhh
Remember SSS
Shoot Shovel Shhh
cgt4570
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A pit mix ran at me once. Don't know if he wanted to play or attack. Somehow when I stood my ground and drew down on him, he knew to turn tail and go the other way. Maybe he'd been shot at before. Who knows.
Protected One
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If I see the dog the FIRST TIME, and he goes into attack mode...there won't be a second time. I carry a firearm to protect myself, loved ones (and perhaps others) from the immanent threat of great bodily harm or death.
Why would I risk either when I have the means on my person to prevent it?
Why would you wait until the dogs are embroiled in a fight in which YOUR dog may be killed, or count on "trying" to break it up with a baton when you have the means to definitely protect your dog AND yourself from injury before the fighting starts?
I like PEOPLE too! But if someone attacks me or mine with the intent and ability to do serious harm, well, you fill in the blank.
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The same thing came up in another thread a week or so ago. Shooting a dog in a public place is going to waste a lot of your time and money. It's usually the damned owners fault they have no idea how to train a dog. Unfortunately with the legal system you probably wouldn't be justified in shooting the dog until it was biting you. Pepper spray is probably the only answer.
I live out in the country on seven acres. There are only two of us in a full section (square mile) they own the rest of it. I have three dogs, a male border collie, a female chocolate lab and a female pit bull/lab mix. The pit is very defensive and can be aggressive if she doesn't know you. However, if a stray comes onto our property and is threatening, I have no qualms about putting it down.
Pits are very loyal protective dogs. Typically, if you do not threaten them, they will not threaten you.
Pits are very loyal protective dogs. Typically, if you do not threaten them, they will not threaten you.
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Protected One
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Dogs know the difference between the safety on and off? Really? Amazing, the things I've learned hanging out on an Internet forum.
Wait a second, though...what if you have one of those pistols with no external safety? Or a hammerless revolver? Would the dog attack cause he doesn't see or hear you take the gun off safe? Would he just assume you have the safety on?
I can see right now I'm gonna have to talk to my dogs about this.
Oh yeah - dogs know!
In fact, they can tell if you have a Smith, a Ruger or a Glock!
What they can't tell yet is if you have a round in the chamber....but they're working on it!!!
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Dogs definitely know what sticks are the small ones are for throwing and the big ones are for getting thrashed with. Still think they're working on the gun thing because they only usually find out once what a gun does. I stand to be corrected.
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Pepper spray works great on dogs!
Probably not your best idea, but just my opinion. . .
Protected One
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Not ALL dogs. I experienced a COLLOSAL failure when used on a Rotwilder.
Harkrader
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Shoot.
Sue.
Sue.
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bigggbbruce
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So you were carrying three guns the first time...the .22 mag mini (whatever that is), a J-Frame (of unknown caliber), and the Ruger Mark II? And you often carry an axe handle with you as well? And you're going to add a .45 to the mix.
Okay. It's all clear to me now.
Skip the axe handle.. and yes on the rest.
I shoot in an abandoned house on my property. The Ruger was in my hand the first time 'cause I was on my way to pop off a few. The others are primary and bug.
Right now the woman is a trespasser. She is not a recognized renter and was told to leave by the owner.
She knows I will not hesitate if a second attack occurs. I was lucky the first time. I'm not a very good gambler.
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Arik
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I LOVE pits. Having said that any dog that attacks me or mine I would have shot . UNfortunately the dog, any dog, is a product of its owner. Pitts are no more dangerous than other large protective breeds. They have an unearned rep for being the fearsest largely from urban myths. This causes them to be over bread for protection and fighting. Poor animal doesn't stand a chance.
Just in case anyone is wondering there is no such thing as a locked jaw in dogs and the hardest bit is from a rottweiler not a Pitt bull
Just in case anyone is wondering there is no such thing as a locked jaw in dogs and the hardest bit is from a rottweiler not a Pitt bull
MrJT
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You say you don't own the land, but an uncle does? As with the adjacent land.
So, really it's not YOUR property. The dog isn't trespassing on YOUR property. Just remember that if you decide to "drop it on the spot" if it's not a threat to you or your dog.
Might save yourself a headache.
If the dog is a threat to you or your dog, that's a whole other story.
But you might also want to consider that this woman is obviously aware of the situation. If you shoot her dog for attacking yours when you let it out, she may bring up the fact that both of you are living on your uncles land, and you knew about the issue but decided to let your dog roam free anyway.
I'm just giving some of my thoughts. Be careful.
So, really it's not YOUR property. The dog isn't trespassing on YOUR property. Just remember that if you decide to "drop it on the spot" if it's not a threat to you or your dog.
Might save yourself a headache.
If the dog is a threat to you or your dog, that's a whole other story.
But you might also want to consider that this woman is obviously aware of the situation. If you shoot her dog for attacking yours when you let it out, she may bring up the fact that both of you are living on your uncles land, and you knew about the issue but decided to let your dog roam free anyway.
I'm just giving some of my thoughts. Be careful.
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