Reply #36: It can happen [View All]

[safeinOhio]

I had to shoot a 100 lb rott that was coming after me after attacking my horses. One shot from my 22 pistol was all it took. It was a feral dog I had seen around for a few days. A few days earlier I had seen it on the road and stopped to see if I could get it in the truck to take it to animal control. It just growled and barred it's teeth.
I've had aggressive dogs come at me while jogging and biking, but never had to shoot one. If one gets off the bike and holds it between himself and the dog, then make lots of noise and usually the owner will come out and get the dog. Once while jogging a couple of pits came at me. I bluffed em just long enough for a car to come by and see what was happening. They stopped and let me in the car. If you are going to all of the trouble of buying and carrying a gun, you might take a little time to look into what to do if attacked by a dog. Use the damn google.Ds do get out and loose, but it doesn't matter if you get bit. If it's your dog You will be sued and it will cost you a bunch. I heard about someone that got sued. They told the judge that the dog gets out and there wasn't much they could do. The judge said "then you are telling me your dog is smarter than you".