Pitbull Confrontation

[SquareBeer]

^ Terrible. Yet apparently completely legal, as long as it's on your own property.

Give the dog a chance, first. I'd recommend talking with the neighbor and letting them know you are afraid of their dog. Not angry that it's running around. Afraid. Some owners don't get it, because their little puppy is so nice and friendly all the time - when the owner is around. When they tell you not to worry, because he's friendly and doesn't bite, get it into their head that the dog acts different when the owner isn't there. If they care about their dog, they'll fix the problem. If they don't take kindly to your words, at least you tried. Call the police. Be prepared.

all I can say about report.....I did with my neighbors ....dog chased my wife, my niece, nephew, MIL and bit me, also barking at 3am for hours while they are not home. I've filed reports with animal control.....nieghbors filed stupid police reports on me none of which are true.....neighbors happen to be local police and sheriff.

so doing this may or may not solve anything. police are basically lazy and not willing to investigate what is wrong. they get paid whether they do their job or not.

I would never suggest posion for a dog but rat posion I heard used to work.

 

[usmarine0352_2005]

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I've seen a pitbull take numerous .45 rounds and not die. It had to be put down by a vet later.




I'd talk to the neighbor and if that didn't work the police. A 12 gauge is your best bet.

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[VintovkaMosin]

Thats cruel to poison them. Try a leadless approach, unless someone actually gets injured.

 

[Danb1215]

shotgun: advantages: You can get the muzzle right next to their heads probably without getting bitten. Instant effect. Gun can also be used to fend off other dogs. Disadvantages: Pellets can really migrate against bone. Messy. pistols: no matter what caliber, no advantages. Much potential for shooting something other than the dog. Final solution, as we all know, ban and remove that breed.

I'm not sure because the post is so incoherent but are you suggesting pit bulls should be banned?

Quite frankly if people started abusing/fighting **insert friendly dog breed here** they would get a bad rap too. A properly raised dog of any breed is not going to rip your face off, likewise an improperly raised dog of any breed might.

If one is living in an area with aggressive pit bulls I'd be more concerned about the dangers posed to me by the owners than the dog.

 

[zdc1775]

Final solution, as we all know, ban and remove that breed.

You obviously have never owned a Pit. I have one that is a service dog and rescue them whenever I have the opportunity. I have even rehabilitated dogs used for fighting and they have become great pets.

Back on topic if she must defend herself bear spray or even pepper spray is the best solution as it is almost guaranteed to cause them to run away. However if she is anywhere near N. AL I will gladly come and see if the dog is abandoned, aggressive, or just running around.

 

[plunge]

call animal control and have it taken away. the owners are obviously irresponsible. i have a pit bull, but i am responsible and dont let it just go running around doing whatever it wants. it's not really a pit bull problem, it's a person who shouldn't have ANY dogs.

 

[SquareBeer]

Sigh........

I love dogs and all animals.

However, just like people we have those that have "lost" their minds, I'm sure Charles Manson was a cuddle, loveable guy you would like in your house hold one time ago.

We he is out invite him.

People as well as animals can become products of their environment. A mistreated animal and those tought to attack do such, those abandonded live to survive. Heard that word, survival?

Nobody nor anything's life should be taken as a first line of action........but you kick in my door, I don't care how loveable you are, you will be shot. ty

 

[Zoogster]

Need a decent handgun. Contrary to many opinions a shotgun in that situation will often be of no help.

Where is this?

In many jurisdictions running outside with a gun not in defense of life or livestock or something otherwise justified to defend under the law from animals and killing a dog is not legal. That makes a long gun someone won't already be walking around with outside unlikely to help.

Taking a long gun from indoors where everyone is safe, outdoors to willingly engage and kill an animal not immediately posing a threat when there is not adequate justification under the law can result in criminal charges.
It can be seen as an offensive and not a defensive action.
The days of legally killing whatever animal you want that comes on your property are coming or have come to an end in many jurisdictions.


The law more and more in many places is turning pets and animals into almost miniature human beings.
Of course these pets are never deterred by legal consequences unlike some people, because dogs don't know the laws. They are also not subject to the morals and values of society, other people's views, don't attend mandatory schooling, and rely solely on their owner to provide their entire perspective. Making them more dangerous because the only deterrent they have is that which their owner alone has instilled in them.


So my point is she needs to carry a suitable handgun to react with when the danger is immediate and they are already outside, not a long gun that must be retrieved from inside, or will be taken from inside to outside in order to use it on an animal that posed no risky to people already indoors.

The only theoretical scenario where the long gun would be useful is if her daughter or someone else was already outside, the dangerous animal arrived and began threatening or attacking, and she then grabbed the gun and went outside.
While a handgun though typically less effective but carried allows a much wider range of responses in more scenarios.

 

[Larry Ashcraft]

This would be destined to go on and on and end up in some pretty serious arguments. (and members getting warnings, infractions, and worse).

However, it is off topic. And my bedtime. So that isn't going to happen.