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What do you do if your dog gets attacked by a pitbull?
Resist the impulse to scream and run away. Remain motionless, hands at your sides, and avoid eye contact with the dog. Once the dog loses interest in you, slowly back away until it is out of sight. If the dog does attack, “feed” it your jacket, purse, bicycle or anything you can put between yourself and the dog.
How do you get a PitBull to release its bite?
The best way is to grab the Pitbull by its tail and pull it backwards. If the Pitbull is biting you, you can move your hand or leg inside the dog’s mouth instead of pulling it out. You can also twist the dog’s collar or use a break stick. It will help unlock the dog’s jaw and release the bite.
Do pitbulls have lock jaw?
Pit Bulls do not have locking jaws, in fact, no healthy dog does! There is a very serious Tetanus infection that can cause rigid jaw muscles and should receive immediate medical attention. What Pit Bulls do have is a very strong bite, roughly equivalent to a German Shepard’s, and strong jaw muscles.
What to do if your neighbor has a Pitbull problem?
Give them a call and be sure they cover pitbull attacks, some insurance companies don’t because of their aggressive tendencies and high liability rate. If you do this, it is a lot less likely your neighbors will try to sue you, and it’s also just the right thing to do.
What should you do if your dog kills another pet?
Educating yourself now can help you if you find yourself facing a situation like this. Consider your homeowner’s insurance first. Many insurance companies refuse to insure homes that have a dog labeled as “dangerous.” This leaves you responsible when it comes to lawsuits and damages if your dog kills another pet.
What if Tinsel (pit bull) kills another pet?
Jenn, mom to Tinsel (pit bull): “If Tinsel killed another pet, I would, as much as it would pain us to make this decision, have to get rid of her. If she did it with no provocation, I would be concerned that she could do it again and next time it could be myself, my husband — or worse — our children.”
What should I do if my Neighbor’s dog attacked my dog?
If your neighbor’s dog was taken to the vet after the attack, be sure to offer to cover all of the expenses, even if they are $20,000, like mine were. This will be likely handled by your homeowner’s insurance, our renter’s insurance.