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My first reaction after seeing the gun is push him out, so I pushed him to the door. Like I said, he fell like wedged right by the door. I slammed him inside the door and he was stuck and tried to get out now because he was getting crushed,” Becker said. His girlfriend has been holding the dog and let go. “I was shocked and I was terrified,” Nicole Percoco said. The dog went after the gunman. “Now Kilo came out to protect me. Grrr, he tried to come through the door at the guy, his head was out. Grrr, then I heard the guy, three gunshots,” Becker said. One of the shots hit the dog in the head. “It did ricochet off the skull and went straight down and exited at the neck,” Dr. Panarello said. The vet staff put a superhero insignia on this bandage. Kilo was up and around Wednesday, going for walks just three days after being shot. “I think it’s amazing. He saved my life,” Becker said. You’ve heard of a cat with nine lives. Kilo seems well on his way.

 Story By New York CBS 2

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Pit Bull Saves 2 Women From Deadly Cobra And Dies Wagging His Tail

BARANGAY LAPASAN (Philippines) – Mar 1, 2007

“The children in the Fronteras household refer to their dog as ‘kuya’ (big brother) and he certainly proved it on the day he sacrificed his life to protect the family.”

On Monday, Feb. 12 at around 2 p.m., “Chief”, an American Pit Bull Terrier, rescued Liberata la Victoria, 87, and her granddaughter Maria Victoria Fronteras from a deadly cobra which had entered their house through an opening in the kitchen. Liberata la Victoria and Chief had been watching TV on the sofa when suddenly Chief jumped up and alerted her to the presence of a cobra less than 10 feet away. Maria Victoria rushed in and pulled her grandmother into a separate room, hoping the snake would leave. But when Maria Victoria later emerged from the room, she was terrified to find the cobra poised about two feet away. Equally startled, the cobra expanded its hood and appeared to be spitting venom as it prepared to strike.
“The snake was in front of us, maneuvering a deadly attack,” says Maria Victoria. “I screamed out loud to ask for help.”
“The snake was in front of us, maneuvering a deadly attack,” says Maria Victoria. “I screamed out loud to ask for help.” That’s when from “out of nowhere”, Chief dashed between the cobra and the two women, using himself as a shield against the attacks. Chief then seized the cobra by the neck and slammed it into the floor, killing it.

Four-year-old “Chief”, an American Pit Bull Terrier, dashed in front of a venomous snake which was poised to strike at 87-year-old Liberata la Victoria and her granddaughter Maria Victoria. Shielding the women from the attack, Chief saved them but died minutes later from the snake’s bite. But for Chief it was a Pyrrhic victory. In the struggle, he sustained a fatal bite to the jaw, and moments later he began gasping for breath and collapsed. The family sought the help of a veterinarian, but they were told that nothing could be done. According to the vet, the bite was too close to Chief’s brain and the venom had already spread. Maria Victoria called her husband Marlone who, stunned by the news, rushed home immediately. Ian de la Rama, a friend of the family, says it was less than 30 minutes from the time Chief had been bitten that he “went wobbly and lost control of his organs,” urinating and defecating uncontrollably. Yet he still kept clinging to life. It wasn’t until Marlone arrived that Chief finally let go. Ian de la Rama describes, “Chief gave his two deep breaths and died. He was fighting and saving his last ounces of breath to see a glimpse of his master for the last two seconds of his life.” Ian adds that the last thing Chief did as he gazed up at Marlone was wag his tail.

“Farewell CHIEF!!”

(Photo: Marc Sabelita) Article courtesy of www.dog-tracker.com.

The American Dog Breeders Association Inc. (ADBA) favors all forms of dog containment to the owner’s property. We have found that as long as a dog is trained, socialized, exercised, and given proper attention, the containment method used is not a factor in its behavior or temperament.  Dog behavior only becomes problematic when a dog is not properly trained, not properly socialized, and not given proper attention.
    All dogs need to have some freedom within limitations. Constant kenneling, constant chaining, or constantly living on a cable run with no off time makes a dog highly protective, even obsessive of its territory. The ADBA believes that the individual dog owner is the best authority to choose from this list of approved methods of dog containment, with added specifications, for his/her dog(s).

KENNELING:
    A kennel must be large enough for a dog to comfortably have shelter from the elements, enough movement room with a place to eliminate body waste. A concrete slab floor or patio block floor over sand is an ideal method to prevent digging escape and ease of cleaning. Other methods include placing wire fencing on the bottom, covered in dirt or pine chips. The top must be secure and escape proof with a cover for protection from the elements. Shade must be provided at all times. A rubber mat or a horse stall mat in the sleeping area prevents pressure sores. The dog should be taken out of the kennel daily for training, playtime, exercise, and/or attention. Constant inspection and maintenance is required of any containment type used.

STEEL CABLE RUN:
   A 1/2 inch diameter steel cable is run tautly between two in-ground mounts that are made of bent rebar sunk in concrete twelve feet apart and two feet deep, leaving a six inch high loop of rebar above ground level. The cable is to be secured with hammer down cable fasteners. Large steel O-ring, complete with a swivel to correct any twisting of the chain, attaches to the steel cable. The chain should be six feet long with test chain strength of 800 lbs. to a max of 1,000 lbs. This is sufficient for most adult dogs. The collar should be of buckle type, leather or nylon – not chain – with a welded O-ring with swivel for chain attachment and of a strength and quality that is equivalent to the test strength of the chain. The collar should be tight enough to prevent escape while loose enough to allow two fingers to be able to slip under it. Collars must be checked regularly to insure proper fit. The run area must be free from entanglement obstructions. The dog must have adequate housing to protect it from the elements and shade must be provided at all times. The dog should have several off cable times each day for training, play, exercise, and/or attention. A perimeter fence should be in place to prevent trespass by children or animals not belonging to the dog owner. Constant inspection and maintenance is required of any containment type used.

TETHERING:
   A strong center mount attachment may be employed to safely tether a dog. That mount may be made of a length of rebar bent into a hairpin shape and sunk in cement two feet deep, leaving four inches of the bend above ground or any other strong, escape-proof type mount, including an automobile axel. Large steel O-ring complete with a swivel to correct any twisting of the chain of sufficient strength that it cannot be broken. The chain must be at a minimum five times the length of the dog. The collar should be of buckle type, leather or nylon – not chain – with a welded O-ring with swivel for chain attachment and of a strength and quality that is equivalent to the test strength of the chain. The collar should be tight enough to prevent escape while loose enough to allow two fingers to be able to slip under it. Collars must be checked regularly to insure proper fit. Remove any entanglement obstacles from the immediate area. Adequate shelter must be provided along the perimeter of the tether area to protect the dog comfortably from the elements. Shade must be available at all times of the day. The dog should have daily off tether times each day for training, play, and/or attention. A perimeter fence should be in place to prevent the trespass by children or animals not belonging to the dog owner. Constant inspection and maintenance is required of any containment type used.

HOUSEDOGS:
    Dogs whose owners contain them to the house or apartment must ensure that his/her dog receives adequate exercise to maintain a healthy cardio-vascular system. Housedogs need time outside in the sunlight to absorb vitamin D. Housedogs are prone to having toenail breakage and they must have proper toenail care. Often housedogs become overweight due to excess amounts of food and lack of exercise. Going outside should be more than just a trip for elimination of bodily waste. Many owners of active, physical ability breeds utilize exercise equipment when time and/or surroundings restrict running/playtime. Housedogs need training, socialization, and playtime / exercise.
 
IN CONCLUSION;
    In today’s society, dog containment is necessary to protect not only the animal but also the neighbors patience and interaction with their animals, as well as the dog owner of him/herself from liability. ADBA approves all of the above methods as long as the dog has adequate attention, exercise, care, and nurturing. All equipment must be regularly maintained to prevent injury or escape of the dog. Each owner’s property will differ, so no one method works for all. The key to having a healthy, happy dog is it is all around care and nurturing. That care and nurturing must include training, socialization, attention, and exercise and play time.

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