Dog attack....ALMOST

[chief]

All of that bs about striking the dog in the ribs and striking them smartly on the head, snout, etc. sounds good on paper. In the late 70's I had my first encounter with a pit bull, it was tearing the throat out of it's second Shepherd and the broad leather collar was only slowing the process. I was a rookie patrolman, 10 feet tall and bulletproof. I had my "unbreakable" plastic LAPD style baton and had recently completed my training with it. I struck the pit in the ribs repeatedly and it was the 4th or 5th blow before it even looked at me, I cracked it on the head several times and it was unimpressed. I jammed the stick in the corner of it's mouth and jacked it open after several tries, I have never seen anything as quick it spun and came at me. As many (most) rookies, I had been practicing my fast draw. I drew and shot as the pit lunged at me and it ended up being a contact wound as the pit hit me. One shot from my duty weapon at contact distance (head) did the job. I learned a lesson that is still with me. Since then I have added to my list. A 9 or 38 is too small, headshots are good but not a sure thing, if you get one down finish it quick, a knife is only good for a finisher and if you use a bludgeon of some sort have a metal striking surface or all-metal.

 

[Averageman]

meter reader

I took the job after I retired and the number of dog encounters was 1 a week usually.
You can "good doggy" a lot of them. You can also just get out of harms way if possible, Ive lost more than one set of Wranglers jumping a chainlink with a dog in hot pursuit. I kept a 12 inch pipe wrench for the ones that would get too aggressive. I would smack at the snout/between the eyes and try and stand weakside forward to them when approached and roundhouse swing.
I really didnt care about owners or the dogs, you would be surprised how many set the dog on me as I read the meter, thinking I was turning off the water.
BTW we weren't allowed pepper spray and I always figured if fired I would get a lawyer and a settlement from everyone.

 

[fourdollarbill]

Dog Attacks

I have fought off dog attacks more than I ever wanted since I was a kid. My brother used to claim I smelled like a cat with a beef stick. I have a deep sore spot when it comes to this and it really burns my a$$ when the owners of these dogs pay no attention when an incident happens. I too have seen owners call their dogs back into the house after charging someone or loosely walking around the park while their unleashed dog scares the hell out of an innocent bystander only to claim "He won't bite" while the dog is barking at your every move.

Well I'm here to tell you. All of these situations mentioned happened because the dog owner is an uneducated moron with sense of a jack ass. The first thing I do before the situation has a chance to lighten up is confront the owner and explain to him why, what, who, when and were. Each situation is different just don't let it get cold. Obviously the moron could care less but the point was made and you have done your part. Then call the police and start demanding something be done about this and when the police make the well known claim "what can we do?" you ask to make a report and file it. Don't leave until they arrive and make your point known. If you let it get cold then the officer is going to let up. I don't care if you have to act out of character make the cop do something about it. THEN make it your mission to find out who the moron's home insurance company is and you tell them about the incident and let them know what police department they can find the report at.

The key points are:
Don't let up until something is done by the officer. Be polite but if your wheel is not squeaking your not getting oiled. (it works for low life idiot's so let it work for you)
While the cop is there taking notes ask the homeowner who his insurance company is and the uneducated moron will most likely bark it out with the intention of being a tough guy "go ahead and call, see if I care" attitude.

Well believe me when I say this. After one visit from their insurance agent most morons will do something to fix the issue.

If your just going to let it go cold then you may as well just let the dog run and you stay in your house and hide.

 

[cassandrasdaddy]

some meter readers amaze me i had a guy in the 70's in woodbridge. i had 13 dogs biggest was a 120 pound aggressive male shepherd (police dog drop out) 5 or 6 60 plus mutts and a handful of smaller mutts i was home one day he walked up to my 6 foot fence introduced himself to the alpha shepherd and waltzed right in the followed him like ducklings behind momma duck he read the meter scratched a few ears on the way out and was gone 30 seconds max.

this was a group of mutts that were definitly a pack with clearly defined roles and his experience with em was quite unique. i usually kenneled every one up when i had company. the alpha wasn't the one who usually started an attack (i had a yappy spitz cross that did that) but he was a finisher. i doubt i could take him without help

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[Ed Harris]

Municipal trash collection crews in my county have to pick up refuse in some pretty unsavory areas where un controlled dogs often run off leash. Rear loader truck crews normally consist of a driver and two helpers. Trucks are routinely equipped with a 10 pound ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher, a wide-mouthed shovel, broom, rake and a pitchfork. It is standard procedure in these areas for the driver to get out of the truck and to stand by with the fire extinguisher whenever the truck is left idling. I thought this was a wierd practice, so asked why.

I was told that public works crews are not allowed to carry knifes or other weapons. The route supervisor explained that on numerous occasions that a snoot full of ABC dry chemical in the face has been effective to stop most dogs in their tracks. If that doesn't work the pitchfork is an effective stand-off weapon and when necessary makes it easier to load a dead dog into the rear of the packer.