Man Chokes Vicious Pit Bull

[Kor37 9]

Attacked Man Chokes Vicious Pit Bull

AP

CONROE, Texas (Feb. 1) - A 65-year-old retired truck driver who was attacked by a vicious pit bulldog during a neighborhood walk choked the dog to death as he defended himself.

 

Von Pardue suffered bites on his arms and hands during the Wednesday attack, which occurred shortly after Pardue began his routine morning walk. Pardue was treated at a local hospital, and the dog's owners could face misdemeanor charges, police said.

 

Pardue said he heard barking and readied himself when he realized the dog was coming for him.

 

"I turned to face him, and when I saw it was pit bull, I knew I was in trouble," Pardue said. "I put my hands up and I hollered at him. He immediately jumped to my throat."

 

Pardue shielded his body by grabbing the dog's head and ears, but the dog shook loose and started biting his right hand. Pardue kneed the dog in the ribs, spurring it to let go of his hand, and then grabbed the dog by its thick collar.

 

Pardue said he then dragged the dog to his house while maintaining a firm grip on its neck. His wife called police from the house. When the police arrived, Pardue was on the ground with the dog and still holding onto the collar.

 

Police said Pardue's grip was so tight that he strangled the dog. Pardue said he didn't know the dog was dead until it was unresponsive when police tried to move it.

 

Emergency medics washed Pardue's bites and he received a tetanus shot and an antibiotic at the hospital, he said.

 

"If not for the collar, I don't know how I would have ever been able to wrestle him down," said Pardue, who weighs 200 pounds. "The dog was about 80 pounds and very vicious. It was hard to believe the viciousness in which he attacked me, but I was able to contain him."

 

Sgt. Mike Tindall, a Conroe police spokesman, said the dog's owners hadn't been charged Wednesday, but they could face misdemeanor charges for having a dog at large or for having a dangerous dog.

 

Tindall said the male dog was picked up by animal control officers in December for running at large. It was given a rabies vaccination and released back to the owner, he said.

 

The City Council in Conroe, which is located 40 miles north of Houston, is set to vote next week on a proposed dangerous dog ordinance that would require such dogs to be kept in a secure enclosure. The law might have prevented Wednesday's attack, Tindall said.

 

 

 

Good for this guy!!! Its about time these vicious animals had some come-uppance!

[Odie 0]

Sorry, Kor the blame for the animal behavior will always be with the owners. Owners failed to keep the in the house, secured area, and/or chained. They also failed in obedience and behavior training. It also sounds like the dog was trained to fight. None of these things I have stated the dog him or herself can control. When a dog becomes a damage through the hands of their owner(s) they should be put down. I truly hate when I hear people buy dogs without understanding and the ability to take care of their pets. I know someone from my work who raises Pit Pulls and they have no problems, but than they know how to take care of them.

[Kor37 9]

If this was any other dog other than a pitbull, I would agree. I've read way too many stories of a pitbull viciously attacking someone after being friendly and docile for years. There is something wild about this breed that I don't think can be tamed.

[Theunicornhunter 2]

The owner should be charged with more than a misdemeanor - there is no reason to own a dog like that.

 

There are certain dogs considered "vicious" dogs - some people mistakenly believe that whether an animal has a tendency to bite or not bite is the only consideration but it isn't. You also have to consider how much damage they will do if they do bite; pitts and rots account the vast majority of fatalities - they have massive jaws that readily tear human flesh and limbs off the body. If this had been a child or an elderly person - the owner would probably be being charged with manslaughter at this point.

 

IMO animals like this should be classified and regulated like exotic animals (jungle cats etc) rather than the family dog.

 

I have heard that if you are attacked and you have no other options you should cram your arm down the throat of the animal - I don't know if it works or not - you're going to be bit anyway but supposedly you can suffocate the dog this way.

 

FYI the average dog bite claim in homeowners insurance is about $20000. Most carriers will cancel you if you have certain types of vicious dogs. You might want to check your policy before you buy a dog.

Edited February 3, 2007 by TheUnicornHunter

[Odie 0]

Pit Bulls are breed to that way, and humans are to blame for it. My friend who owners and breeds them does not allow them inside his house, kept in secured enclosure, yearly training, and dose not allow his children near the dog(s). When people get these dogs without fully understanding what they are the owners not the dog are at fault. No one dog no matter what breed has their "come-uppance", because they cannot reason reactions. The owner of the dog is 100% responsible for their actions no what breed they have.

Edited February 3, 2007 by Odie

[Theunicornhunter 2]

Odie, I'm not sure who you're responding to but I have read Veterinarians recommend some dogs over others based on temperament. Different breeds do have different temperaments. When the movie 101 Dalmations came out people were concerned it would encourage people to buy them when they're really not a good dog for people with children - neither are cocker spaniels.

 

And it's true that even a generally mild mannered breed can become hostile if mistreated.

 

And it is true that some people buy dogs with a natural ability for aggressiveness and "train" that dog to be more aggressive but the bottom line is - some dogs can easily rip a person apart and some can't.

 

The owner of the dog is 100% responsible for their actions no what breed they have.

 

They certainly should be held legally responsible for the crimes their dogs commit - but people don't "create " their dogs personality - influence it maybe but the dog has some inate personality to begin with.

[Kor37 9]

I agree with Unicorn Hunter that Pitbulls should be classified as an exotic animal rather than a pet. They should not be allowed to be kept as pets.

[Odie 0]

Odie, I'm not sure who you're responding to but I have read Veterinarians recommend some dogs over others based on temperament. Different breeds do have different temperaments. When the movie 101 Dalmations came out people were concerned it would encourage people to buy them when they're really not a good dog for people with children - neither are cocker spaniels.

 

That is the problem when people do not understand the nature of the dog they are buying. When people do not understand what they are buying it leads to trouble. It does not matter what breed if they fail to understand it is the dog that suffers in the long run. I had one co-worker ask if would be a good idea if they should buy a Pit Bull as a guard. I ask a few question and told them they should look into buy a different breed, because she really did not understand their nature, and she had small children. Pits Bulls and small children do not mix.

 

And it's true that even a generally mild mannered breed can become hostile if mistreated.

 

Very true.

 

And it is true that some people buy dogs with a natural ability for aggressiveness and "train" that dog to be more aggressive but the bottom line is - some dogs can easily rip a person apart and some can't.

Yet again very true.

 

The owner of the dog is 100% responsible for their actions no what breed they have.

 

They certainly should be held legally responsible for the crimes their dogs commit - but people don't "create " their dogs personality - influence it maybe but the dog has some inate personality to begin with.

With training the proper understanding nature of the dog it does go a long way for the owner in control their pet.

 

I agree with Unicorn Hunter that Pitbulls should be classified as an exotic animal rather than a pet. They should not be allowed to be kept as pets.

With the proper care, training, and understand the nature of the Pit Bull they are not danagous as the media makes them out. I do agree they should not be kept as a family pet, because the humans not the dog are the ones who made this sitution that Pit Bulls face today.

 

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Edited February 3, 2007 by Odie