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I've talked to a couple of LEO's about exact same thing. Both have said drop dog. Never take a chance on getting bit!
You said that it has jumped the fence several times while she is out there, but did not say how it was acting aggressively? Is it charging her, snapping at her, or just barking? I am assuming since it has jumped the fence a few times, and she has not been bit, it has not attacked her? I see a lot of people ready to shoot a dog, but what defines acting aggressively?
I own Pits, Golden Retrievers, have owned Chihuahuas (Don't ask!!), Rotts, Cockers, Labs, Dobies, and it always amazes me how panicky people get around big dogs. I have had more bites and attacks from the Chihuahua, and Cockers than I have ever had from the big breeds. I know they can do more damage, and don't get me wrong, if they attack, I would drop one in a heartbeat, and would support anyone that does. In this instance, I would have grandma keep protection around if she feels uncomfortable, and use it if it is needed. To be honest, if my Pit is out and someone feels threatened, and they defend themselves, I would not have an issue with it. The same goes for my Golden Retriever, or any other breed that I have.
Another option is have grandma make friends with the dog, maybe go onto his home turf with some treats, etc. Dogs are extremely loyal, and most bite situations that I have seen are out of fear rather than aggression. A dog jumping a fence into a new yard is getting a lot of new stimuli, and if it was jumping in aggression, would have gone straight for the other person to attack.
I own Pits, Golden Retrievers, have owned Chihuahuas (Don't ask!!), Rotts, Cockers, Labs, Dobies, and it always amazes me how panicky people get around big dogs. I have had more bites and attacks from the Chihuahua, and Cockers than I have ever had from the big breeds. I know they can do more damage, and don't get me wrong, if they attack, I would drop one in a heartbeat, and would support anyone that does. In this instance, I would have grandma keep protection around if she feels uncomfortable, and use it if it is needed. To be honest, if my Pit is out and someone feels threatened, and they defend themselves, I would not have an issue with it. The same goes for my Golden Retriever, or any other breed that I have.
Another option is have grandma make friends with the dog, maybe go onto his home turf with some treats, etc. Dogs are extremely loyal, and most bite situations that I have seen are out of fear rather than aggression. A dog jumping a fence into a new yard is getting a lot of new stimuli, and if it was jumping in aggression, would have gone straight for the other person to attack.
Good perspective...maybe Grandma gets a new pet. A t-bone and some scratches behind the ears might change the whole dynamic.
Gillman I understand what you are saying but you don't know my grandmother, she used to be a badass MF'er in her day (and still is). As far as big dogs she (and my grandfather) have owned the gamut from pit bulls, rotts, etc. She goes on daily walks around the neighborhood for exercise and she has yet to be phased by all the big breeds that are out there.
Anyway the owner pretty much told her that he didn't raise his dogs to be that way and this aggressive behavior had only started once he moved next door. He mentioned that if the behavior persisted that putting the dog down would become an option but my grandma said she would probably beat him to it.
If OC spray is a more sound option (legally) I would even recommend that.
Anyway the owner pretty much told her that he didn't raise his dogs to be that way and this aggressive behavior had only started once he moved next door. He mentioned that if the behavior persisted that putting the dog down would become an option but my grandma said she would probably beat him to it.
If OC spray is a more sound option (legally) I would even recommend that.
Not saying anything about your grandma, other than an option to shooting the dog is trying to befriend it. You keep saying agressive behavior, but don't say what it is? From your posts the owner says it started when they moved, so what has the owner done about it? Going back to what I posted earlier, changes in enviroment and territory can create confusion in the dog, and their acting out due to fear or insecurity, is often perceived as agression. Take internet advice for what you paid for it. You asked for legality of killing a dog, I just suggested an option. 
+1 on the asshat owner. Majority of perceived "problem" dogs are the direct result of idiot owners. However, it's usually the poor dog who pays with an existence of misery or his life - too bad it's not the owner.
I'd highly discourage discharge of a firearm as the method to deal with this problem. Sounds like she is living in a built up area with numerous homes in close vicinity. Last thing anyone in the area needs is someone chancing a pass-thru or errant shot killing/wounding some innocent neighbor.
I'd explore other options as have been previously suggested. Starting with this... Pit Bull Rescue Oklahoma http://www.pbroklahoma.com/
I'd highly discourage discharge of a firearm as the method to deal with this problem. Sounds like she is living in a built up area with numerous homes in close vicinity. Last thing anyone in the area needs is someone chancing a pass-thru or errant shot killing/wounding some innocent neighbor.
I'd explore other options as have been previously suggested. Starting with this... Pit Bull Rescue Oklahoma http://www.pbroklahoma.com/
Had a guy I worked with shoot a big dog that had managed to get half her body under his fence and clamp down on his Pomeranian. The neighbor/owner of the dog was sitting there in a lawn chair watching the whole thing, he flipped his lid and called 911.
The police didn't even ask questions once they saw the dog was across both yards.
The Pom died.
The police didn't even ask questions once they saw the dog was across both yards.
The Pom died.
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