breimer273
Active Member
Two separate issues in this post. First, I have no idea what the law is, I do know that if my life, family or property (to include livestock) are threatened then I am allowed to use deadly force. If its a dog doing the threatening, and I have to choose between my life/safety or the dogs, I'll tell you what, that dog is gonna be the one getting shot.
The second point is the dog, I have been around dogs all my life, rottweilers even (which by the way have the same reputation as pit bulls as they were a breed that was bred for "killing"). I would NEVER immediately assume that any dog was aggressive based just by the breed. Yes there are breeds out there that are more aggressive by instinct but with proper training will learn to use that aggression appropriately. I have two pups (chessies, which are somewhat aggressive) of my own and if any person or dog or anything tried to hurt them, I would use lethal force to protect their lives as well. I love my dogs. I have had my dogs be protective of me around other dogs. Because I have trained them well, they know that if I am ok, then they are ok.
If I were the OP, I would express my concern to the owner, let them know that you feel their dog is being aggressive and you are afraid that it will get out of hand. If that doesn't change anything then report the dog to Animal Control. I would also be ever vigilant whenever that dog is outside.
The second point is the dog, I have been around dogs all my life, rottweilers even (which by the way have the same reputation as pit bulls as they were a breed that was bred for "killing"). I would NEVER immediately assume that any dog was aggressive based just by the breed. Yes there are breeds out there that are more aggressive by instinct but with proper training will learn to use that aggression appropriately. I have two pups (chessies, which are somewhat aggressive) of my own and if any person or dog or anything tried to hurt them, I would use lethal force to protect their lives as well. I love my dogs. I have had my dogs be protective of me around other dogs. Because I have trained them well, they know that if I am ok, then they are ok.
If I were the OP, I would express my concern to the owner, let them know that you feel their dog is being aggressive and you are afraid that it will get out of hand. If that doesn't change anything then report the dog to Animal Control. I would also be ever vigilant whenever that dog is outside.