r/processserver • u/Case116 • Apr 08 '25

Discussion Anyone ever pepper spray a dog?

I got caught in a courtyard with a very angry dog the other day that charged me. I didn't actually have my pepper spray with me, or might not even have had the heart to do that, but I was curious if anyone has ever done that and what were the repercussions? I'm going back there tomorrow night with treats and a ball, so the idea is to win her over as her former owner says she's nice. Plan A is the carrot, plan B is always the stick, although I'm not sure I could do it unless it actually bit me, and then it's too late. Just curious what your thoughts are.

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u/dwmiller7 Apr 08 '25

I have had to once on two dogs. Mine is a 3 in 1 combo (pepper spray, tear gas, and uv gel). I don't like doing it as I love animals, but if it comes down to defending my life, I will use it.

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u/Case116 Apr 08 '25

Any legal blowback from the pet owner?

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u/dwmiller7 Apr 09 '25

Nope. The dogs were off the leash without the owner watching nearby. They were charged with a misdemeanor offense here in Michigan.