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You would probably be better off with pepper spray actually...just spray it around and walk away- lot less explaining to the authorities too!
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I've just gotta say this, because it isn't the first post I've seen it on...
The pit bull is no more dangerous an animal than any other. Do some qualified research, instead of what we see on the news (we, of all people, should understand that!)
I love my Pit. He is handsome, smart (in a very dopey sort of way) and as loyal as can be. He is also the worst attack dog ever, because he'd rather slobber you to death. Why? Because we raised him right. He hasn't been taught to fight, or be aggressive, so he isn't. Our 14 pound little Cairn terrier is WAY more hostile than Muggsy (my pit) because he knows he's an alpha.
Pit-Bulls get a very bad rap, and I am saddened every time I see it. Just hope someone takes something away from this post.
/end rant
I have used pepper spray once and a firearm.
Once while trying to break up a dog fight, I used pepper spray.
The pepper spray did not work in my case, plus I was down wind and took as much as I gave! Ended up pulling off my belt, swinging it buckle first, no luck. When the dogs got tired and had to take a breather I use the belt to leash my dog and back away.
The 44 mag was much better! First shot put down a 100+ pound German Shep. that was trying to attack my 10 year old son. Hit him 6 for 6 at 30 yards.
I always pack a handgun when walking.
Washington State have a stock law, any animal harrassing livestock (which I believe could include your pet dog) can be shot, no questions asked. I do not believe city codes can supersede that law, either. Not sure about Oregon, so best check.
Using the spray does seem the best first response... but how can one know the spray will drive off the attacker for good, rather than anger him further and cause him to press home his attack? Seems the sprays don't have THAT much range (20 feet?), and a fast dog can close that space in less time than a determined human attacker could. The spray would be best used on a stalker sort, trying to weasel his way in for a bite, or maneouvring for best advantage. One charging on hard from up the road I would likely opt for the more substantial "messenger". The "window of decision" is rather close in many cases...... one would have to "read" it quickly and accurately.
Now, in a down on the ground melee, by far the best antidote for further lacerations would surely be the venerable J-frame, with fragmenting/expanding rounds. And, if already under attack, I'd not hesitate to employ its ready service. I'll do the explaining later, though I doubt there would BE any explaining with my hand/arm lacerated and bleeding, a dead dog at my feet. I'd be securing the services of a barrister in rapid order, to file a complaint against the owner of the assaulting animal for medical expenses, lost work, pain and suffering, and some sort of punitive damages as well. a dog's owner IS legally responsible for damage acomplished by his animal. In Washington, at any rate..... if not also in Oregon, you lot need to petition your lawmakers to make it so. I'd far rather not kill/harm someone else's dog... but when that someone else is negligent in the training of his animal, I can muster little sympathy for his loss. Perhaps if a few more vicious dogs were eliminated, and their owners prosecuted/pressed at law, more owners would be responsible owners. The reason we've these problems is that consequences have been too tolerable. Washington has a law in place, if an animal attacks, or seriously threatens, a person, that animal is now registered as "dangerous". If that same animal is EVER seen off the owner's property, and/or not physically secured/confined, the animal will immediately be seized and destroyed, and the OWNER will spend a substantial amount of time in the local Crowbar Hotel. First offense, on notice. Second, HEAVY price. There IS no third. Owners, train your dogs...... simple. And friendly.