Bosda Has An Ugly Experience With A Dog

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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No, not like Hal & the sheep.

I was home sick, Monday & Tuesday, with bronc & a sinus infection. Monday was Colombus Day, so no garbage pickup.

On Tuesday, I went into the garage, & pushed the button to open the door, so I could bring the trashcan down from the curb.

Suddenly, the neighbor’s savage dog dashed into my garage, snapping & snarling, backing me up against the wall, & trapping me! :eek: :eek: :eek:

I dropped my keys on the ground, & couldn’t get back into the house. If I bent down to pick up the keys, my throat would be level with the dog’s teeth. NOT A PLAN!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

I snatched up an old wooden handle that broke off a spade, & began flailing away on the big @#$%^&*()+!@!

I had to drive the savage freak mongel out of the garage before I could close the door & be safe.

Later, my Uncle & Mother witnessed the same dog’s savage behavior when they were driving home, & I had to rush outside, armed with the shovel handle, so Mom wouldn’t foolishly open the car door.

Seeing the dog’s behavior, I called the cops, & we filed a complaint.

Under Tennessee law, there must be two complaints against a dog, & the owner must have enough time to recover the dog before a second complaint can be filed.

So, the dog is still there. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

We watch day & night. If it gets out again, we will file the complaint instantly.

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There are few things in life that infuriate me as much or as quickly as a dog getting buck with me on my property. Wanna bark at me from your yard? Fine. The second you snap at me in my backyard is the second you get a boot to the ass as fast as possible.

I had to chase a nasty little jack russel out of the back yard a while back. My dad and I were tending to the monkey grass on our hands and knees. I never heard the little guy coming but I look up and there he is, not four feet away. Soon as we make eye contact he starts snarling. Soon as he starts snarling I jump up and make noise and chase him off.

Screw that, dude. I like dogs a lot, but the second you feel threatened (in your own garage, no less!) you have every right to rap it a good one and chase it off. Good luck, Bos.

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Next time, thrust with the shovel handle, don’t flail. Imagine yourself bayonetting the cur and you’ll have the motion in mind that I mean.

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You’re more tolerant than I am Hung Mung. When idiot neighbor dog charged and growled at me on my own back porch I pushed my daughter inside and drew down on the animal. Neighbor came over to restrain the dog and he ran from her. We had a brief conversation, and idiot dog went to the shelter. Before the SDMB dog lovers go nuts on me, this was approximately the sixth time I’d been charged, on my property. Sorry, but I don’t put up with that shit.

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We sawed the handle off flat.

Never thrust with a blunt object.

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I’m a huge animal lover, but I believe you did the right thing. In fact, I wouldn’t be so nice. If a dog came into my yard and threatened me, I would hit it with whatever I could. Sorry, but when people can’t control their pets and they become a threat to other people, all bets are off. I have to protect me and my family at that point.

I also have the added risk of very small dogs. In my life, two of my dogs have been eaten to death from other dogs coming into my yard. I am very bitter about it and I will refuse to let that happen to my little ones. I will put my life, and the intruder dog’s life, on the line to protect them (and of course the rest of my family). I could never stand back and let that happen again.

So here’s one animal lover who feels you need to do what’s necessary when an intruder (human or animal) threatens you, your family, your home, and your pets.

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Umm. I can think of one instance where thrusting with a blunt object is just the ticket.:wink:

Best of luck with your situation. Dogs exhibiting dominance agression tend to escalate in their behaviour over time. If you know who your neighbor gets their homeowners insurance from, you might want to tip them off. Insurance companies are currently going all out to rein in the losses they suffer from dangerous dogs.

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I had an incident once where a cur from the neighborhood was growling and snapping at everyone who was leaving a pet store (!) I was in, along with wife and kid. Of course, it came after us when we left, and I was carrying a 5 gal carboy full of aquarium water.

I snapped a picture perfect roundhouse kick that would have made my Tae Kwon Do instructor proud, and caught NotLassie right at its left ear. That dog spun almost 180, and hit the other side of the head on the brick building. The last anyone saw of it, the mutt’s tail was between the hind legs, and was yipping to beat the band, beating feet for home.

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I’m not sure if the dog would be alive had that happened to me. And I am a dog owner.

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Where did you learn foolishness like that? Blunt or pointed, the tip of a staff-type weapon is an effective thrusting weapon.

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I hate irresponsible pet owners. My neighbors belong in this category - they’ve got a German Shepard that’s incredibly nervous, and who’ll charge anyone he doesn’t know. Damn, but I hate that dog. He rushed me last weekend. Sadly, I’m not a dog owner, and don’t like dogs particularly much. Plus, he’s a big dog. Anyone got any tips on how to react? Should I stand my ground? Yell and wave? Brandish something? Scampering back to my garage seemed to be the wrong move, but I’m just not all that comfortable around big dogs, especially ones that are snarling at me. I’ve heard not to look him in the eye, but what else should I do?

I hate that dog.

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It occurs to me that learning to use the quarterstaff would be a good idea.

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There’s a few threads about that in GQ I think. Consensus seems to be that the dog is pissed at you for being on it’s turf (heh, it’s not the dog’s fault you can’t read his markings). Dogs like the one you describe fail to understand that they are beta to all humans. It’s a training issue and it’s the owner’s fault, and your problem. Acting aggressive to the animal will have one of two effects: it’ll get the point and back down, or it will call your bluff and meet you on the field of honor fisticuffs to jowels. I say kill the beast or call animal control to pick it up, it’s the only way to make a lasting impression on it and the owner. Dog may bite or frighten you, but it could very well damage a 5 year old who gets scared, runs and fires up some kind of latent predator instinct.

Bosda: a blunt crushing blow from the point of a staff is far more satisfying (and cleaner) than impaling the cur on a spear. Keep that shovel handle ready. Beat the mutt to death with it if it dares encroach again and then sharpen the end so you can Vladify the pooch and display it on your front lawn for the amusement of your neighbors.

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You’ve got anger issues, Inigo Montoya. Gold-foil, diamond-etched, creme-filled, limited-edition, collector’s item number one anger issues.

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Well. That’s about the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to me! I’ll take it as a complement. My old drill sergent would be proud!

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This is the first time I’ve changed my sig from March, 2004.

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Yanno, that’s what I’m most afraid of - I’ve a 20 month old niece (and as of yesterday, a brand new niece too!). Plus we live kitty-corner from a church (meaning my neighbor with the horrid dog lives right across from this church). I’m terrified of this dog chewing up some child. If he chews me up, fine, I can deal. If he hurts one of my nieces…

I have called animal control on this dog once, about a year ago.

Have I mentioned how much I hate this dog? Damn, I hate that dog.

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another animal lover chiming in here …

if the dog attacks you on your property it deserves whatever it gets.
sorry you had to deal with that.

and, hope you’re feeling better Bosda!

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another animal lover chiming in…

if any dog attacks you on your property, it deserves whatever it gets.

sorry you had to deal with that.

and i hope you’re feeling better Bosda !

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I too am an animal lover - and still know that dominant dogs like that need to be taken care of toute suite.

You did good, let’s hope animal control does something before a tragic incident.