Jogger Kills Dog with Bare Hands - Real Headline

Running through Golden Gate Park a few years back I heard some ungodly growling and yelping. I rounded the corner to see a great dane and pitbull going at it. The great dane had the pitbull's head in his mouth and there were 4 people (presumably the owners) trying to pull them apart for several minutes. I didn't stick around to see the end result because it was fairly gruesome and didn't want to have 4 people trying to pull MY head out of his mouth. I can't say how or why the dog-fight started, but if one of those dogs came after me I would instinctively react the same way this guy did.

Jefe in the CO wrote:

Rabbit slayer wrote:

Put him down because he killed an animal???? That makes no sense whatsoever. Just because a dog still has instincts to hunt down prey doesn't mean they will be aggressive toward people. Hell, my mixed breed, VERY submissive mutt has left a few rabbit carcasses in our yard but she sure in the hell doesn't try to maul anyone. She isn't even aggressive with any other dogs she meets.

Did you dog start acting aggressive to people after that? What breed?

This was my reaction. Having a dog that could take down a deer is something to cherish not neuter.

That was also my initial reaction. Seeing him do it was quite a rush. My heart was pounding and it wasnt from the run I was on. He is a german wirehair/mastiff mix. A very interesting dog (he is like me - either immobile, or running - never in between).

Believe me, I fought for his balls even before that (and I shouldnt have told her about the incident). But, once it went down, I had to think about the happiness of my own balls. So his had to go.

If that same dog had come after my kid, I'd have done the same thing and the owner would be next.

Just sayin..

The best course of action when attacked by a dog - shove something up it's a** neither man nor beast can put up a fight when in that position.

Why do so many dog owners think it's fine to have their dogs just roam free? Having a dog unleashed and roaming around the front yard puts the dog at risk from other dogs, being hit by a car, or attacking passers-by.

I've always had dogs. They've always lived in a fenced backyard and they've always been walked on leashes. For off-leash time, they go to a dog park. I'm proud that no dog of mine has ever given a runner (or cyclist) any cause for concern. So it really outrages me that I have at least one close call a month (if not a week) with a dog, where my run is interrupted and I have to draw on a lifetime of dealing with dogs to convince some free-ranging hound that I am not a threat and that it should let me pass safely through its territory. (To be clear, I don't blame the dogs, I blame the owners.)

But apparently most people disagree with me as to whether dogs should be allowed to roam free. Anyone here let their dog just chill unleashed in their front yard? Why???

You just wasted a lot of space: did you even read the article? Bite and scratch marks on arm and face. I'd say that's a bit more aggressive than "gregarious" behavior. I'm a dog owner (dare I say dog lover), and I say eff it- if your dog attacks, I have no qualms about it being put down.

Interesting ideas here wrote:

Is it true that in general there are no bad dogs just irresponsible owners?

Yes, would be the DW's answer. But he also advocates dogs being on leashes or free in dog parks. He has rehabilitated some of the Michael Vick pits - he shows all the time that there are no bad dogs, just poor training and poor ownership.

Cesar Milan wrote:

Interesting ideas here wrote:

Is it true that in general there are no bad dogs just irresponsible owners?

Yes, would be the DW's answer. But he also advocates dogs being on leashes or free in dog parks. He has rehabilitated some of the Michael Vick pits - he shows all the time that there are no bad dogs, just poor training and poor ownership.

BUT Y THO?

Are you f***ing kidding me dude?! I'm glad that he killed that dog and the more painful for the dumb-ass animal the better.

Most dog bites are caused by heel striking. Increase your cadence and try not to over-stride. Get some Vibrams if needed.

uncommon sense wrote:

Most dog bites are caused by heel striking. Increase your cadence and try not to over-stride. Get some Vibrams if needed.

Is that why they're named Blue Heelers?

a d2 runner dude wrote:

As a runner that loves dogs... I don't know what to say. I don't think he had to kill the dog. :(

I love dogs too, believe me. But, tell me that when a dog of that size and breed attacks your son or someone you love. I absolutely would've killed the bitch too. It doesn't sound like he had intent to kill the dog tho. The story basically just says he got on top of the dog and choked her out. Maybe he crushed the larynx or something.

I think if you were in the heat of the moment, a fight or flight situation like that, you almost wouldn't even think. You would revert to your most basic instincts and fight for your life. I applaud the guy.

Primordial Ooze wrote:

http://www.cbs12.com/news/lucie-4730061-dog-port.html

85-100 lb lab-chow mix attacked a guy and his 7 yo son. Killed the dog with his bare hands. Pretty badass if you ask me. Promote this guy from jogger to runner.

A man so tough he can take down a tree with a socket wrench.

If a dog comes at you and takes a piece of your nose, its intentions are pretty clear. It's up to you to decide what else you will let him take. You can also decide, if you like, if he has cooled off after you have pinned him; bet that's the last thing you are thinking. It's more like: this *$?#@% took a piece of my nose, he's @@@$#%^ dead!

POS Florida.

Back home in a fairly rural area (England) - amount of dogs that run free in gardens with no fence and the like is crazy. Most of them will chase, and if they don't bite they certainly look like they will.

People who've only lived in the city probably don't have it as bad (since moving to Oxford then London I've never had a single issue with a dog, not even been chased), but in the countryside it was a regular occurence.

Amazing amount of people seem to think that you can magically read their pet's mind. "He's just playing" - I'm sure he is but when I've got 80 pounds of dog running fast at me how the hell am I meant to know that.

No, occassionally there are some bad dogs. I have had some 7-8week old pups that have come in snarling and baring teeth. I would say that %95 of the time the issue is made worse by owners reactions. Dogs are not childern, they are dogs. Anthropomorphism is a very big part of the problem.

And I love it when owners say "he doesn't bite". What they mean is he hasn't bit anyone yet! There is always a first.

no mercy wrote:

Are you kidding me dude?! I'm glad that he killed that dog

As a cat lover, I whole heartly agree.

I had a similar experience once. I was running across the street and these 2 black German Shepards jumped out of a building. I damn near shot my friend with my Famas. Any ways the dog jumped on top of me and I had to click the right stick in to break the things neck. Sometimes you need to just keep your K/D up!