The neighbor has got some problems

[Patrick Aherne]

Sorry, didn't catch the sarcasm.

[Nathan_Bell]

We have had 2 dog shootings in the past few years. Surprisingly, none were pit bulls. Both were American Bulldogs. One didnt like the fact that we were executing a search warrant. The other didnt like the old lady and her German Shepherd walking in front of the house. One dog was hit with a .40 gold dot and lived. The other was shot in the head with a 9mm gold dot. Dead dog.

Make sure you follow up with your local pd and report the incident. Document the agressiveness of these animals. Good luck.

One piece of advice for anyone who has to tangle with a dog for real.

Make sure it has stopped coming for you.

I grew up on a farm where the neighbors had a pack of 6 dogs that I just did not trust during calving season. Told the neighbor that I would shoot the dogs if they were a threat to the cattle, told the sheriff I would shoot the dogs.

Long story short, went to run them off, they decided not to run off. Hit one in the head with a .45 acp flipping in around, hit another right in the chest and clipped its head. The other 4 took off after this. The first I had hit was back on its feet growling and still in control enough that I was concerned it could still attack me, so I shot it a few more times.


Lessons I learned from this:
A pistol is a really stupid tool for chasing dogs off with when you have the chance to pick up something better.

Dogs can move REALLY fast.

A calf would not have been worth getting mauled over.

A headshot does not guarantee something stopping.


Not trying to hijack, but anytime you have to deal with a canine that wants to sample your wares, remember to make sure they are down and out of the fight. 17 years ago and still thankful that the other 4 broke and ran.

[Trim2L]

Make sure you follow up with your local pd and report the incident. Document the agressiveness of these animals. Good luck.

Local PD just left. He spoke with the guy who was bitten and inspected the premises. Afterward the guy who was bitten came over and thanked me for getting involved. He ended up with stitches in both arms and a fracture as well as bruising and swelling (he looked pretty sore).

Overall I'm glad no shots were fired, I don't need that complication in my life right now.

[Bonk2029]

Glad you got ahold of the local PD and had everything documented. That helps not only in the CYA department, but also gives those dogs and anyone involved with them a history in case the dogs end up chewing on someone else later on down the road. Around here, one documented people attack = quarantine, two = quick trip to the needle.

I had to shoot a dog several years ago after it clamped down on my leg during a warrant service. Unpleasant to put it lightly.

[SuicideHz]

those dogs won't be chewing on anything else ever. maybe except for the pole with the noose on the end the controller uses to shove them into the incinerator with.

remember, once an animal like a dog attacks a human, it's game over. there's no rehabilitation.

This makes me glad I haven't swapped the 13 round .357SIG for the 8 round 1911 as my carry pistol...

[Trim2L]

The officer was told the dogs had been taken to a Vet., which I don't doubt. The dogs will not be taken away since the owner claimed this was not a dog attack, just two dogs fighting and he got caught in the middle.

[Safetyhit]

I just got home from taking my family shopping and watched the dogs get loaded into someone's car and driven away. Wonderful.

Unbelieveable.


Someone, somewhere, someday is f-cked due to that big loophole in the law. Hopefully it's not somebody's child.

[Patrick Aherne]

Dogs are very, very fast. Dogs in numbers can act with pack behavior. One will try to get your attention, while the other come around to your rear to go for your soft bits. Remember, unless its a 150 lb. rott, you're probably bigger and stronger and going to win. OC works great followed by a stiff kick to the head.

If you're going to shoot, be aware that the dog will be moving, you will be moving and it is quite easy to shoot yourself.

Contrary to popular belief on TOS, I've been a cop for 14 years and never had to shoot a dog. I have been in a number of fights with dogs and was a K9 officer for six years, so I'm not afraid of getting bit. Dogs are dangerous, especially to small females and children.

[mmike87]

I'll echo the kudos for getting involved ... you very could have saved that guy's life ultimately.

A neighbor on an adjacent street has a pit bull and their dog attacked the dog of one of my immediate neighbors a few months back. They were walking their dog and when they passed the house that owned the pit bull their dog was immediately attacked.

Their dog was seriously injured but survived. They called animal control. As far as I know, the offending animal is still in the neighborhood. After that incident my wife never gave me the "look" when I grabbed my gun before leaving for a family walk. Before that incident she's always shake her head as I put the holser on ... now she asks "do you have your gun" before we leave the house.

[SuicideHz]

Dogs are very, very fast. Dogs in numbers can act with pack behavior. One will try to get your attention, while the other come around to your rear to go for your soft bits. Remember, unless its a 150 lb. rott, you're probably bigger and stronger and going to win. OC works great followed by a stiff kick to the head.

If you're going to shoot, be aware that the dog will be moving, you will be moving and it is quite easy to shoot yourself.

Contrary to popular belief on TOS, I've been a cop for 14 years and never had to shoot a dog. I have been in a number of fights with dogs and was a K9 officer for six years, so I'm not afraid of getting bit. Dogs are dangerous, especially to small females and children.

I will definitely disagree with that statement. A dog half my weight will easily take me out. The dog uses all of it's muscle and is an expert at latching on and pulling rearward. Us humans are going to fall over towards the dog and if you are not very lucky, your face will get chewed up. You won't be getting back up at any rate...