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Dennq · 10-15-2010, 12:15 AM

If my dogs bite a burglar that will be the least of his worries. My geese aren't as friendly as my dogs.

just another truck · 10-28-2010, 10:43 AM

Sorry it took so long, this was the law that I believe would protect a homeowner if there is a theft in progress and my dog bites, although there is no mention of a dog attack in the law, a dog can/is considered a weapon when sent on a person.

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ahazra · 10-28-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs.K

Honestly, if all you hear is negative things, like cops shooting dogs, burglars suing you because they got bitten, that you can't find a place to live in, that having dogs in the US causes more trouble than any good. That anyone can sue you over anything, the firefighters are standing by and watch a house burn down with living creatures in it because of rotten 75 bucks... and all those bad news... it will make you panic.

Mrs. K.. I can truly understand what you must be contemplating. I moved here to the US some 13 years back and did the same research. In the past 13 years, I've seen 99.997% good and maybe 0.003% negativity. I too read those negative comments, stupid laws, how easy it is for someone to sue you, etc. The bottom line is these type of news make it to the media because it's still rare instance. It happens..but is rare. Hence the media sensationalize them !
In many other countries, these are pretty much everyday affair ..so much so that it doesn't even make it to the 3rd page of their local newspaper.

Stogey · 10-28-2010, 12:13 PM

I can almost guarantee that a dog bite will be the least of some perps troubles breaking into my home. I have two guards on duty at all times, Mr Smith and Mr Wesson !!!

CaseysGSD · 10-28-2010, 12:22 PM

I would not be suprised if it were true, there are some states where you can get in trouble for shooting a burglar in your house if you don't give them the chance to flee!

CaseysGSD · 10-28-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stogey

I can almost guarantee that a dog bite will be the least of some perps troubles breaking into my home. I have two guards on duty at all times, Mr Smith and Mr Wesson !!!

I'm with you on that one! a lot less chance of doggies getting hurt that way as well!

GSDolch · 10-28-2010, 12:25 PM

Anyone can sue anyone for anything if they feel like it.

It might be better to look into if your state is a Castle state or a Right to retreat state. In a Castle state (mine) if someone comes into my house, when they come in without my permission and are all the way in I have every right to shoot them dead so long as they are not running away I believe. The family could sue, but they probably wouldn't win. In a right to retreat state you have to retreat as far back into the house as you can, tell them you are there and calling the police and then may only use deadly force, or any force, if they continue to come to you.

It might include dogs with it. Castle-dog bites when person is in house, within law..RTR-not within law and easier to sue.

Im sure there are going to be other circumstances surrounding it of course.

Catu · 10-28-2010, 12:39 PM

I love to live in a country where if you fall from the stairs, you don't sue the place, you are told to watch your steps.

1sttimeforgsd · 10-28-2010, 12:46 PM

I live in WV, we have the Castle Law. Anyone entering my home uninvited need not worry about the dog, my semi-automatic is lots faster.

ankittanna87 · 12-06-2012, 03:08 PM

Lol. That's the reason I like India! U can whack the crap out of the burglar & if he goes to the cops, they whack the crap out of him too! And sueing isn't exactly famous here as the regular murder/kidnapping cases take almost a decade to resolve in court. I shudder at the thought of sueing someone, my grandkids would probably get the money (if at all!!)

10-15-2010, 12:15 AM	#51 (permalink)
Dennq Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingsville, Ontario. Canada Eh! Posts: 216	If my dogs bite a burglar that will be the least of his worries. My geese aren't as friendly as my dogs. __________________ On Earth Jake, Sheltie. 11 Dart, Border Collie. 8 Ranger, GSD. 1 In Heaven Flagg. Sheltie 1970-1984 Nitro. GSD 1999-2010 Garm. Rottie 1990-1999 Mike. Border Collie 1988-2001 Dad 1928-2008 Mom 1929-2009 I miss you all so very much! Last edited by Dennq; 10-15-2010 at 12:18 AM.

10-28-2010, 10:43 AM	#52 (permalink)
just another truck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 237	Sorry it took so long, this was the law that I believe would protect a homeowner if there is a theft in progress and my dog bites, although there is no mention of a dog attack in the law, a dog can/is considered a weapon when sent on a person. Castle doctrine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ Pat Hemrick "Hunter" Vom Loganberg (3/6/10)

10-28-2010, 12:13 PM	#54 (permalink)
Stogey Master Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 627	I can almost guarantee that a dog bite will be the least of some perps troubles breaking into my home. I have two guards on duty at all times, Mr Smith and Mr Wesson !!! __________________ I so hope there is a Doggie Heaven !!! Princess - mini GSD Jason - GSD/mix Sheba - GSD/mix Charlie - GSD/Dane Max - GSD

10-28-2010, 12:25 PM	#57 (permalink)
GSDolch Crowned Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Loudon, TN Posts: 5,550	Anyone can sue anyone for anything if they feel like it. It might be better to look into if your state is a Castle state or a Right to retreat state. In a Castle state (mine) if someone comes into my house, when they come in without my permission and are all the way in I have every right to shoot them dead so long as they are not running away I believe. The family could sue, but they probably wouldn't win. In a right to retreat state you have to retreat as far back into the house as you can, tell them you are there and calling the police and then may only use deadly force, or any force, if they continue to come to you. It might include dogs with it. Castle-dog bites when person is in house, within law..RTR-not within law and easier to sue. Im sure there are going to be other circumstances surrounding it of course. __________________ We are defined not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy.

10-28-2010, 12:39 PM	#58 (permalink)
Catu Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Valdivia, Chile Posts: 4,536	I love to live in a country where if you fall from the stairs, you don't sue the place, you are told to watch your steps. __________________ Diabla, my Daemon; SchH A, RH-T A Akela, my Direwolf; IPO-A1

10-28-2010, 12:22 PM	#55 (permalink)
CaseysGSD Master Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 806	I would not be suprised if it were true, there are some states where you can get in trouble for shooting a burglar in your house if you don't give them the chance to flee!

10-28-2010, 12:46 PM	#59 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,814	I live in WV, we have the Castle Law. Anyone entering my home uninvited need not worry about the dog, my semi-automatic is lots faster.

12-06-2012, 03:08 PM	#60 (permalink)
ankittanna87 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 86	Lol. That's the reason I like India! U can whack the crap out of the burglar & if he goes to the cops, they whack the crap out of him too! And sueing isn't exactly famous here as the regular murder/kidnapping cases take almost a decade to resolve in court. I shudder at the thought of sueing someone, my grandkids would probably get the money (if at all!!)

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