Quote Originally Posted by Thorne View Post
So what you're saying, js207, is that if your dog is tearing up my garden and you won't do anything to stop him, it's okay for me to shoot your dog?

(Personally, not being a dog lover, I have no problem with this philosophy. But I think others would tend to see things differently.)
Legally, that's the case here if the dog is molesting your livestock. You could also sue me for the dog's actions, ultimately getting me ordered to either control the dog or go to jail and forfeit ownership of the dog. I do like dogs - and with owning them comes an obligation to take responsibility for them, or you'll find them in the ground and/or yourself in court.