Shot dog, thought it was a wolf

Claybuster said:
No you did not. Not here at least. However...



http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?674054-Visit-from-the-RCMP-re-dumped-carcasses&p=6423660&highlight=dog#post6423660
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that may be but what I typed but , sometimes one talks just for the sake of talking and would not actually do what one says. I have never shot someones dog and likely never will but it would depend on circumstances at the time.

the reality is still others will and if you want to ensure your dog will live and it is known to roam chain it up. it is that simple.
 
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antiqueguy said:
if your dog likes to roam around and go on other peoples property chain it plain and simple if it stays where it should let it free
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A dog that just roams isn't an issue to me...If it bothers livestock or chases game yes....I have a couple dogs from two different neighbours that pay a visit from time to time..They don't bother anything, or anyone, so I would never bother them....Had another that would come and fight with my dog, and that got looked after...
 
stubbs said:
I don't think you've ever been on a farm. Chaining a dog of this type would completely defeat the point of having it. It's a working dog and needs to roam with the herd to do its job.
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sorry you "think" wrong, I spent most of my childhood on a farm, if the dog was indeed a working dog then see my other post about hunters orange, even with this if the dog roams it may not return.
 
As for shooting dogs interfering with your hunt ..... this year I was visited at my stand on multiple occasions by friendly hounds from guys doing a push through the area.

Oddly, the hounds ended up not shot, but receiving a friendly scratch.

Weird, eh?
 
Ol' Smokey said:
As for shooting dogs interfering with your hunt ..... this year I was visited at my stand on multiple occasions by friendly hounds from guys doing a push through the area.

Oddly, the hounds ended up not shot, but receiving a friendly scratch.

Weird, eh?
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How dare you, thats crazy talk.....
 
Coincidentally, I dropped a Barred Owl of to be mounted by Robert a weeks ago. He was recommended by a good friend who had had very good work done by him previously, and he is currently working on a my buddy's, son's first bear. I must say that I was impressed with the variety of animals he is working on and the quality of his finished pieces.

I wasn't aware of this dog shooting issue prior to dropping off the owl, but in talking with him over a spell he did tell me about what had happened. My impression is that there is more to the issue than has been reported.
 
caustic said:
sorry you "think" wrong, I spent most of my childhood on a farm, if the dog was indeed a working dog then see my other post about hunters orange, even with this if the dog roams it may not return.
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I smell bs, spending summer on your grandpa's or uncle's farm does not equate to growing up on a farm

Where I'm from, guard dogs were chained, working dogs never
 
Dominion Link said:
Coincidentally, I dropped a Barred Owl of to be mounted by Robert a weeks ago. He was recommended by a good friend who had had very good work done by him previously, and he is currently working on a my buddy's, son's first bear. I must say that I was impressed with the variety of animals he is working on and the quality of his finished pieces.

I wasn't aware of this dog shooting issue prior to dropping off the owl, but in talking with him over a spell he did tell me about what had happened. My impression is that there is more to the issue than has been reported.
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Just about every criminal says that. "There's MORE to the storeeee......."

So what's his? I was done wrong? I was framed? Coppers hate me? I was turning my life around?

He had his day in court. He pleaded guilty. He's a turd. Who cares what else he has to say or how good his work is?
 
Agreed, I've got a beagle that stays chained up, if he gets loose he is gone for days sometimes. I've also got a bull mastiff who is always free, she stays at home all the time.
 
Interesting attitudes on some here: How dare that dog walk into my sights!

Maybe the guy pleaded guilty because he's a man and capable of acknowledging his mistakes. A dying trait I know.
 
Claybuster said:
Just about every criminal says that. "There's MORE to the storeeee......."

So what's his? I was done wrong? I was framed? Coppers hate me? I was turning my life around?

He had his day in court. He pleaded guilty. He's a turd. Who cares what else he has to say or how good his work is?
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In a nutshell, that is it.....

take it from someone who knew him back during our late teens to early twenties..............he is a real piece of work. His antics were infamous even in a small northern community and he was eventaully kicked off most of the private properties we hunted and most of the farmers whose properties we hunted were relatives of his......what does that tell you when they kick their own off the property?! We were relieved when he pulled up stakes and headed south to work............:D
 
antiqueguy said:
ive lived on a farm for a good bit in the same neck of the woods as you we kept the dogs on 100ft chains why because they liked to go onto other peoples land or chase the truck down the road and hop in the back the good ones never did this they liked to stay around the buildings and on the property if your dog likes to roam around and go on other peoples property chain it plain and simple if it stays where it should let it free
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I know exactly what you are talking about - dogs having races with trucks and chasing them, etc. lol

I understand what you are saying and don't disagree about chaining up a dog that is a nuisance. But if the dog is not screwing with all of the neighbors livestock and hunting grounds and is not complete menace to the area then why shoot it. My neighbors dog is all over the place and everybody loves him. THE GUY HAD A ITCHY TRIGGER FINGER - THE GUY THAT SHOT IT SHOULDN'T BE HUNTING!
 
Ol' Smokey said:
As for shooting dogs interfering with your hunt ..... this year I was visited at my stand on multiple occasions by friendly hounds from guys doing a push through the area.

Oddly, the hounds ended up not shot, but receiving a friendly scratch.

Weird, eh?
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Well he just hunted his arse off for you, he deserves a scratch. :D
The pup doesn't know which group he is pushing the deer for, he is just happy doing it. :dancingbanana:

You can meet good people hunting, or irresponsible pet shooting trash.
 
KDX said:
It's not unusual for farmers to shoot the neighbors dog if they come into their yard causing mischief or harass the cattle in the pasture. One of those unwritten rules.
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Unwritten? Hardly.

http://faolex.fao.org/docs/html/bc25434.htm (this was repealed in 2004, I have not bothered to dig out it's replacement, if there is one)

http://www.endangereddogs.com/DogLaw_LivestockProtection.htm

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90l24_e.htm

Anyways, a couple examples of the "unwritten" rules.
Not, apparently, that they apply in this circumstance. But lots has been written.

Cheers
Trev
 
captonion said:
Farm dogs are suppose to roam....Anyone shooting them is an idiot!
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nooooooo....farm dogs are supposed to stay on the farm and do their job and the owners that allow their mutts to roam the bush are the the true idiots. could you please explain how a dog wandering in the bush that's likely causing problems on another farm, disrupting hunts, harassing game, fighting with other dogs, and causing vehicle damage/accidents is somehow beneficial for the farm? :rolleyes:

stubbs said:
I don't think you've ever been on a farm. Chaining a dog of this type would completely defeat the point of having it. It's a working dog and needs to roam with the herd to do its job.
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again, how does a dog wandering in the bush have anything to do with working on the farm? dog stays on farm, dog stays safe. simple...


antiqueguy said:
ive lived on a farm for a good bit in the same neck of the woods as you we kept the dogs on 100ft chains why because they liked to go onto other peoples land or chase the truck down the road and hop in the back the good ones never did this they liked to stay around the buildings and on the property if your dog likes to roam around and go on other peoples property chain it plain and simple if it stays where it should let it free
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i truly wish more people would use their brains and follow your advice...


captonion said:
A dog that just roams isn't an issue to me...
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well, it's an issue for some people. why should other people have to deal with YOUR dog and YOUR decision to allow it to roam onto THEIR property? i really don't understand how some of you can be so ignorant in thinking that roaming dogs don't cause problems for other people.

sharp shooter said:
I know exactly what you are talking about - dogs having races with trucks and chasing them, etc. lol

I understand what you are saying and don't disagree about chaining up a dog that is a nuisance. But if the dog is not screwing with all of the neighbors livestock and hunting grounds and is not complete menace to the area then why shoot it. My neighbors dog is all over the place and everybody loves him. THE GUY HAD A ITCHY TRIGGER FINGER - THE GUY THAT SHOT IT SHOULDN'T BE HUNTING!
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every single person who allows their dog to roam says this. the fact is you nor anyone else who sets their dog free knows exactly what the dog has been up to and thinking that your dog is an angel because disgruntled neighbors haven't complained is absurd. that's like saying a car thief is innocent, as long as he isn't caught.



what happens when you keep your animal on your property:

-dog, owner, neighbors, wildlife and livestock are happy


what happens when your animal wanders:

-dog gets killed/injured
-wildlife is harassed
-other peoples livestock and pets are injured
-pricey car repairs after hitting your dog
-owners and neigbours get into arguments
-headaches for OTHER people



allowing your mutt to roam off your property sure sounds like a great idea, eh? i really like the "my dog is going to go wherever it wants and you better accept it" attitude some of you have :rolleyes:
 
Fall Guy said:
Expensive 'mistake(?)'. The dog did survive. And interesting what comes up when you google the offenders name....


ww.intelligencer.ca/2013/01/04/shot-dog-thought-it-was-a-wolf
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Bottom line is this: Doesn't matter what you shoot...be sure of your target! Most have strayed from that so far.

Having said that. Here in Alberta, you have what is called the "Stray Animals Act". If a dog harasses livestock, it can be shot...no questions asked.

Now in a hunting situation, dogs are not allowed to be used for "Big Game" (ie. moose elk, deer)...ok with cougars. Therefore, any dogs chasing an/or harassing "Big Game" are open to a quick decision/action on anyone pursuing/hunting such "Big Game".

As to the original Poster...simply a case of not knowing WTF he was shooting at...my opinion....Cheers
 
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