The Use of Deadly Force in Defense of My Dogs

[livewire98801]

There are lots of ways to kill a dog. . . Here in WA a while ago, someone was throwing poisoned meat over fences containing dogs. Would you feel justified in shooting that person? I wouldn't. . . tho I would probably like to. Now, if someone SHOOTS my dog, in my proximity, that's another issue. Obviously (to me), that person is eliminating my obvious line of defense (as I CC, my real line of defense isn't visible) as a precursor to attacking me and mine.

No hidden meaning, no wink wink, nudge nudge, a dog is one of the most common defensive tools by a lot of people. The fact that they're furry, loving, and fun is just another reason to have them. But most "dog histories" indicate that's where dogs came from in the first place. . . we tamed wolves to warn and protect the camp when we gathered around fires to sleep.

 

[LemmyCaution]

Let's say your dog is on my property. Chasing my stock. In VT I am legally in the right to shoot nuisance animals.

If I shoot your dog, and you draw down on me over it, I'd be in the right to shoot you, as well, in self-defense.

 

[Colonel]

we tamed wolves to warn and protect the camp when we gathered around fires to sleep.

Gee, and here I thought wolves and coyotes just got accustomed to us from hanging around the camp and stealing our scraps!

 

[TexasRifleman]

The OP's initial scenario is too vague to answer his question. We've speculated on several possibilities and that's about as good as it is going to get since he never came back to clarify anything.