Our "dog catcher" (use that term very loosely) won't come out to get the dog unless you have already caught it. Makes alot of sense, huh? I would have already shot them and not made a thread about it lol.

my mistake. lol. I read the topic too quickly. I thought it was wild HOGS.

Tricky situation! I have owned Dogs my entire life, but I always keep them under control. Kenneled or I am with them. It is a Sad thing when other owners do Not and allow them to run wild. I can Not believe they really care for these dogs at all.

Sometimes you have to do what you have to do!

There are No Bad Dogs! Only Bad Owners!!

Dan

I have one of them I have seen it twice in the last 2 weeks chasing off deer on my land, its gonna be hard not pop him if I get him in my sights.

x2. As long as they dont look sickly, like they've been deprived of food for a long period of time, that may indicate that they are still domestic. If they appear threatening, take 'em out. Good luck.
BigBuck95:fighting0007:

I know someone in WI that was prosecuted for shooting a 'wild' dog. If the owner finds out, you have no legal leg to stand on unless it's an act of self defense.

You're better off IMO calling animal control and/or trapping them. It's fairly easy to trap most dogs in a live trap. Plus, it's more ethical. If the dogs have collars, it's someone's dog...that means it's not a matter of bad dogs, but rather, bad owners. I've trapped a few dogs and turned them over to animal control (humane society). It's the best solution for everyone IMO...the dogs are rid of the bad owner and get adopted by someone more responsible, and you're rid of the dog. ;)

It they're truly wild and rapid, that's a different story, as they're actually a danger to people. Most 'wild' dogs, in my experience, aren't wild, but just strays that crappy owners let run loose.

Thanks for the replies everybody!

I am a little worried about the collar thing so I think animal control would be the best option. Quick question. If animal control catches the dogs who will end up paying the bill? The owner of the dogs or me?

Trespassing dogs/cats get shot on my properties. Toss them in a gully...buzzards have to eat, same as worms

i agree with the most of you. i'd shoot them