What would you do if you were attacked by a pit bull?

Question

It happens all the time so I would like to hear some ideas for handling a pit bull attack if it happens to me or my dogs.

Pit bulls are much more likely to attack and maim than any other dog. So dont listen to those people who say other wise. They are either in denial or fight pit bulls for a living- which is very sick!

ANd not only do they attack more frequently than any other dog, they do so unexpectedly and with much more savagery than any other dog because fighting other dogs is what they were bred for. Their jaws lock on the victim and they cant be made to release unless the dog is killed.

Answer 1

this is why my brother who is an er dr carries a concealed weapons permit and the weapon in his glove box in case anything like this were to happen . He has told me several times over if he ever saw a dog attacking someone he would not think twice about shooting it . He has seen far too many dog bite victims in the past 5 years that he has been in the er. I have to agree with him .shooting the dog is the only solution to a pit bull attack . Yes I know other dogs attack but i would much prefer an ankle being bitten than my arm being removed from my body such as the result of a pit bull attack sometimes. I am sorry if I offend anybody but the truth is the truth . good luck .

Answer 2

Pit Bulls don't "lock" their jaws. They do have a strong pressure bite but they don't actually "lock" their jaws.
Pits are strong dogs and need training and socialiization like any strong dog should have, including Labrador Retrievers.
The woman in France who had that first face transplant had her face ripped off by a LABRADOR RETRIEVER.
Any dog can bite and the bigger and or stronger built the dog is, the more dangerous the bite.
Media has gone crazy looking for any and every Pit story to publish where someone has been bitten.
It is irresponsible for anyone to let their dogs roam loose and if any dog shows aggression it is best not to stare at the dog or run.
I have a pit bull mix I rescued at three weeks old. She is a very safe dog and well trained and socialized.
I would not let her roam because she might go after a cat and get clawed.
Well, and also because I am a responsible dog owner.
Not all people who speak in defense of the breed do so because they fight dogs. In fact, it is the people who are attracted to strong breeds that give the breeds a bad name. It is usually people who own breeds like this and get them because they want a "guard dog" or an ego extension, thinking that a owning a Pit will make them b a d..
Pit Bulls used to be common pets for children and were called "Nanny Dogs" because of their loyalty and watchfulness over children. "Petey" from "The Little Rascals" was a Pit as was "Sue" the "Crocodile Hunter's" dog.
Too often these dogs are bought by people who fight animals or want guard dogs for their druggie houses. That is the source of the problem. Not the breed.

Answer 3

I am sure there will be comments on my reply here and can care less what they will say as the point I am making is my servival and how I have done it in the past, I have forced my thumbs to the back corners of the mouthand keep exerting pressure with the rest of my fingers gripping the back part of the dogs head if I can only get one hand there I use the other to grip the wind pipe/throut at same time and squeese till the dog passes out or starts yelping like it has just been hit by a car.
I have received a few punchers this way but the dog ended up ither out cold or leaving in total dismay.

Answer 4

Sadly, they do, yes it is usually the fault of the owner, but let's change this from pit bulls to any dog, because it's not just pits that attack.

Dogs don't really smell fear, but they do sense it, the last thing to do if any dog is after you is run away, unless of course you're really really close to your car or your front door or something along those lines. Look it in the eyes, Tell it "NO" in a firm voice, let it know it's a bad dog. I've seen "Get on out of here! Go home!" work for dogs a lot.

Don't let a dog get you to the ground if it can be avoided. Grab a stick or a rock, if he's gonna get serious, you need to too. Kick, hit, bite back, whatever, the harder it is for him, the less he's gonna want to mess with you.

If all else fails, the U.S. constitution does allow us to bear arms, and I'm not gonna let an aggressive dog get close enough to me to see if it's gonna attack or not.

Answer 5

Die!


Actually there are more bites by Mixed Breeds than any one breed and more bites by German Sheppards than any other breed. I think if Pit Bulls were effectively banned the sickos that train dogs for fighting would just pollute another breed and another until we had killer Toy Poodles. And even though I know all this, Pits do have those locking jaws though.


Seriously:

If you are approached by a dog who may attack you, follow these steps:

Never scream and run.
Remain motionless, hands at your sides, and avoid eye contact with the dog.
Once the dog loses interest in you, slowly back away until he is out of sight.
If the dog does attack, "feed" him your jacket, purse, bicycle, or anything that you can put between yourself and the dog.
If you fall or are knocked to the ground, curl into a ball with your hands over your ears and remain motionless. Try not to scream or roll around.

Answer 6

It happend to me:
I was on a busy sidewalk when attacked by a Pit Bull terrier. It happened so fast I could only react. I was walking my Jack Russel,who might of been his original target and was bitten first. Her lung was punctured and rib broken in one hard hit, which gave me time to scruff the attackers neck, run a knee into his barrel and force him down.I held him there,as my poor dog screamed and screamed. I dared not let go! People everywhere on cell phones were all dialing 911.... , The "owner" was arrested for having an aggressive dog,beating said dog,keeping it in a unhealthy environment,and.. well you get the picture. He paid the vets' bill (after the court ordered it).Foolish of me to get involved? No, that is what I have and would do. My dog saved me and I had to save her.
Note: owner was from out of town,dog had no collar or leash to grab.Cops said pepper spray makes them mad and can get on you when they shake it off,and that holding it down was correct if risky,as they are very strong animals.

Answer 7

PLEASE! Do NOT be another ignorant person who has been brainwashed by the media. Do some research, you will find that there are MANY other incedents in which other breeds, NOT pit bulls, have attacked. The media doesn't do huge stories on them because they like to drill it into people's heads that certain breeds are "Dangerous" when they are no more dangerous than any other. A dog is only the way it's owner makes it. People make them mean, they are not BORN that way.

and to add, they do NOT have "locking jaws" that is a MYTH. Again, do some reseach instead of spewing out completely ignorant statements like that.

Answer 8

Buddy, any dog can attack and a pit bull will for sure. It's true that mean ******** make them meaner because they're twisted, but with a dog that you don't know that well, better ask a dog trainer and fast!! In the meantime, keep your dogs AWAY from it!!
Period!! You cannot train your neighbor's dog. Find out how a real tough trainer would handle it if he were attacked!! Good Luck!! @8=( (Just read the one above me and that sounds sooo right but promise me you will keep YOUR dogs safe!!)

Answer 9

Provide some of your sources for your facts. Back up what you have to say. From PERSONAL experience, I have to disagree. I don't believe in dog fighting at all! What would you do if a burglar came into your home? What would you do if you were held up? What would you do if you got in a car accient? You see...anything can happen, asking a silly question about a pit bull is foolish. What would you do if you were attacked by a human? It happens all the time so I would like to hear some ideas for handling a human attack if it happens to me or my dogs....

Answer 10

First, try to run to safety. If you can't run away to safety, then you must take the dog head on. The best thing to do is to take your jacket or shirt off and wrap it around one of your arms. Then extend your wrapped arm out for the dog to bite. When he bites, you have to grab his throat and hold on for dear life. He will let go and run away or choke to death if you squeeze his neck tightly enough.

If you can't get wrapped up in time you have to sacrifice an arm. It would hurt like hell, but woud certainly be better than being mauled to death. And please, only use violence as a last resort with a dog. Dogs are awesome!