DougCO K9 attacks and kills small dog

[SideShow Bob]

"I can't Bark.......I can't Bark.........

[Irving]

So then if one piece of property is destroying another piece of property, can I destroy that piece of property?

I suppose if a riding lawn mower was on the loose, and heading straight for your Bose outdoor speaker that looks like a rock, and you felt confident enough to explain to the police why you unloaded a mag on the latest model mower with a 42" blade and zero degree turning radius; then you might as well be able to explain why you shot a police dog.

I honestly ask myself the same question when I'm out running with my dog. I'd more than likely attempt to engage the offending dog into a River Dance to the death first; and if my calf accidentally hit the dog in the teeth and got stuck there, I may deploy the pistol in order to free myself.

[SideShow Bob]

Isn't there a recent case here in the Metro area where someone used his CCW to shoot a large dog attacking his small dog while he was walking it ? And no charges were filed. Both civilian dogs though.

And also, don't the PoPo charge you with assaulting an officer if you injure a K9 while it is chomping the crap out of you ?

[Irving]

Isn't there a recent case here in the Metro area where someone used his CCW to shoot a large dog attacking his small dog while he was walking it ? And no charges were filed. Both civilian dogs though.

And also, don't the PoPo charge you with assaulting an officer if you injure a K9 while it is chomping the crap out of you ?

First part happened in Commerce City, twice.

As for the second question, I think so, but don't know for sure and don't want to find out.

[cstone]

Not that the decision should be solely based on a monetary basis, but here are the options as I see them:

Draw and shoot at K9 in order to save your dog. If all goes well, you hit the K9 on the first shot and put the K9 down without any collateral damage. Then you hire an attorney to defend your actions and it only costs you attorney fees and you are cleared of any charges, if any.

Fail to draw and the K9 seriously injures or kills your dog. The employing agency and jurisdiction then begin negotiations on what type of settlement they can provide to avoid a lengthy civil suit.

Unless your life or the life of another human being is threatened, deadly force would probably not be the wisest decision. Obviously, the decision will be yours.

Be safe.

[Eric P]

Real question is, is this aggressive dog going to be protected by the blue brotherhood? Or treated as every other aggressive dog and ordered to be put down?

[Doc45]

The was a case a few years ago in the Springs where a guy (ccw permit & carrying) was walking his dog, it was attacked by a loose dog and the guy shot/killed that dog. No charges against the guy, I'll dig around and see if I can find more.

This Mal obviously has issues with small dogs. I'm curious how it was able to jump out a window as I thought there is a barrier surrounding the dog area in the truck (it's a Tahoe fyi).

[cstone]

In my opinion:

This attack was the fault of the handler...not the dog. The handler was cited for the offense, and the DCSO will be paying some hefty settlement when all is said and done.

I would not like to see any animal put down based on one instance of a negligent owner or in this case a handler.

[sniper7]

Very interesting points. I'm curious to see what the settlement figure ends up being.

[Irving]

The was a case a few years ago in the Springs where a guy (ccw permit & carrying) was walking his dog, it was attacked by a loose dog and the guy shot/killed that dog. No charges against the guy, I'll dig around and see if I can find more.

This Mal obviously has issues with small dogs. I'm curious how it was able to jump out a window as I thought there is a barrier surrounding the dog area in the truck (it's a Tahoe fyi).

That permit carrier may have just read your post...