Dog issues.

[Curiousgb]

I live out in the Shelby Forest. I am on 13 acres. I have 3 dogs that are collared and kept on leash or in house or dog pen.

Today I came out side because my 2 lab pups were barking. I found three dogs only one of which had a collar attempting to enter my dog pen. I popped off a round from my glock (not aimed at the dogs) they left in a hurry.

I have not seen these dogs before. I don't really want to shoot someones dog, but I have had problems with dogs gathering into packs, when I was in SC. And I am not about to have my pups or my wife attacked.

Anyone know what the legalities are?

[Fallguy]

If you feel you are in danger of imminent death or seriously bodily injury or that your dog is in imminent threat of death, you can use deadly force to protect you or your dog.

39-14-205(

A person is justified in killing the animal of another if the person acted under a reasonable belief that the animal was creating an imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury to that person or another or an imminent danger of death to an animal owned by that person. A person is not justified in killing the animal of another if at the time of the killing the person is trespassing upon the property of the owner of the animal. The justification for killing the animal of another authorized by this subsection ( shall not apply to a person who, while engaging in or attempting to escape from criminal conduct, kills a police dog that is acting in its official capacity. In that case the provisions of subsection (a) shall apply to the person.

[Guest MEC]

This specifically addresses a dog belonging to another person. What about wild dogs or those without a collar? Or Coyotes? If I had a significant piece of property and I saw wild dogs running on it I don't think I would be comfortable waiting until something happened to address the situation. I understand Animal Control Officers are an option, here in Robertson County I have heard they are pretty aggressive with enforcement, but other places maybe not so much.

[Guest clutepc]

A few years back while living in FL, I had to shoot a dog trying to attack my x-wife in a subdivision we lived in,

We called the police after the shooting, after explaining what happened to the Officers, they handed back my shotgun and asked if I wanted to ticket the owners of the dog. Needless to say I felt bad enough about shooting their dog so I didn't see the reason, they went to the owners and chewed on them about not taking care of their animals.

I got more grief from the neighbors complaining about me shooting in the middle of the street than I did from the officers, because they agreed that is was self defense..

The Officers were great, very understanding about the whole situation.

I think that in any state if your in fear of your life in a situation like that I would think you would be cleared. Ok maybe not in a few states but TN I think you would be.

Edited October 23, 2008 by clutepc

[Guest db99wj]

This specifically addresses a dog belonging to another person. What about wild dogs or those without a collar? Or Coyotes? If I had a significant piece of property and I saw wild dogs running on it I don't think I would be comfortable waiting until something happened to address the situation. I understand Animal Control Officers are an option, here in Robertson County I have heard they are pretty aggressive with enforcement, but other places maybe not so much.

from: http://www.tennessee.gov/twra/coyote.html

Hunting Season

Coyotes may be hunted year-round in Tennessee . There is no bag limit.

[Guest clutepc]

from: http://www.tennessee.gov/twra/coyote.html

Hunting Season

Coyotes may be hunted year-round in Tennessee . There is no bag limit.

I wouldn't of expected that one...

[Fallguy]

This specifically addresses a dog belonging to another person. What about wild dogs or those without a collar? Or Coyotes? If I had a significant piece of property and I saw wild dogs running on it I don't think I would be comfortable waiting until something happened to address the situation. I understand Animal Control Officers are an option, here in Robertson County I have heard they are pretty aggressive with enforcement, but other places maybe not so much.

According to 39-14-212©(12) it is not aggravated cruelty to an animal to "dispatch a wild or abandoned animals on a farm or residential real property"

[Mike]

I wouldn't of expected that one...

Why not?

Coyote's are a real problem where I'm at. Not enough people hunt them unfortunately....

[Guest clownsdd]

One of the other guys made a suggestion on another post about this problem.

Use a paintball gun to run them off.

Pretty good idea if you don't want to kill them.

[R1100R]

I had a wild dog in the yard where my 3 year old was playing with her cousin who was 3. The dog was growling and making short lunges at them. They were standing

in the seated swing screaming. A Rossi Coach Gun and some Duplex shells took care

of the issue. A short disposal in the woods and the buzzards took care of the rest.

[Guest Verbal Kint]

[Angus]

I had a wild dog in the yard where my 3 year old was playing with her cousin who was 3. The dog was growling and making short lunges at them. They were standing

in the seated swing screaming. A Rossi Coach Gun and some Duplex shells took care

of the issue. A short disposal in the woods and the buzzards took care of the rest.

Amen bruddah

[ShaunM]

If it is coyote's be sure to fallow the rules. During certain other open seasons like deer you can only use approved rifles you can shoot the deer with. If dogs I would get me a cheap paintball gun and have fun. If they attack then use whatever means you have to destroy.

[Guest MEC]

I had a wild dog in the yard where my 3 year old was playing with her cousin who was 3. The dog was growling and making short lunges at them. They were standing

in the seated swing screaming. A Rossi Coach Gun and some Duplex shells took care

of the issue. A short disposal in the woods and the buzzards took care of the rest.

I have a friend that referes to that as the 3S plan; Shoot, Shovel, Shutup.

[Guest macmonkey]

I think I'd be calling animal control or trying to find the owners prior to dispatching an animal for simply coming on my property. Dogs are dogs.

[Curiousgb]

I think I'd be calling animal control or trying to find the owners prior to dispatching an animal for simply coming on my property. Dogs are dogs.

I have been asking around trying to find the owners. Rumor has it they belong to someone who just lets them run. Hopefully I can have a talk with the owner. I just moved here and really don't want to make enemies. Having said that if I feel justified I will shoot, Shovel and Shut.

[NuTcAsE]

I have been asking around trying to find the owners. Rumor has it they belong to someone who just lets them run. Hopefully I can have a talk with the owner. I just moved here and really don't want to make enemies. Having said that if I feel justified I will shoot, Shovel and Shut.

You would probably do just as well to talk to the dogs.

[Guest canynracer]

ORRRR....shoot them and post "Found" posters in the neighborhood...

[fizik]

According to 39-14-212©(12) it is not aggravated cruelty to an animal to "dispatch a wild or abandoned animals on a farm or residential real property"

does that include residential real property within city limits where it is illegal to discharge a firearm? That seems like a potential solution to my coyote problem. They got another cat last night.

[Guest RISC777]

They had a guy on the news back in the middle of summer in Nashville who popped one in his backyard with a borrowed rifle. No problem for him from the police.

[Fallguy]

does that include residential real property within city limits where it is illegal to discharge a firearm? That seems like a potential solution to my coyote problem. They got another cat last night.

Yes, but you could still be charged with violating the city ordnance of discharging a firearm. It would be up the local police and/or judge as to charge you or not. Also, and I don't have time to find it now, but as far as "hunting" laws go, there is a minimum distance you must be from a residence.

[fizik]

Yeah Fallguy that's kinda what I figured. I've been searching for a solution to this for a while, and have yet to find a feasible one. Animal Control still won't take care of it. I'd like to get a decent bow and take care of them like that, all quiet-like but the extra cash is going to other things at the moment.

[Guest canynracer]

I think Hero-Gear may have a suppressor or two

[Guest eyebedam]

You could always get some nearly outta date meat from your local grocer & soak it in antifreeze & leave it where the dogs frequent.

[Guest jth_3s]

I know a guy who had a problem with wild dogs. He hung a bunch of large hooks with meat on them in trees around his property and soon eradicated the problem.