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I guess it also probably depends upon the breed, in regards to the dog being off leash. If you had your 5lb yorkie running around and somebody started kicking it or what have you, how do you respond? Do you attack that person (punching) or do you draw your weapon?

I live in an area where there are people who don't like dogs, and my dog (Italian greyhound) is of leash sometimes, and just trying to see the proper way to react if worse comes to worse. I am assuming the obvious right thing to do would be to stop the person and some how keep him there and call the police?

Recently there have been dogs shot, one in Southlake and one in Ft. Worth. Since dogs are considered members of our families are we legally able to protect them (with lethal force) if we caught someone causing harm to our animals? When would lethal force be ok to use?

Also, is there a difference if the dog is off the leash compared to on leash?

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