Commerce City Police dog shooting: Owner devastated, confused by pit bull label

these tree idiots clearly do not know how to do their jobs. they backed the dog into a corner making it feel threatened so of course it world react negatively, I can't believe what   I just saw they should all lose their job.

these tree idiots clearly do not know how to do their jobs. they backed the dog into a corner making it feel threatened so of course it world react negatively, I can't believe what   I just saw they should all lose their job.

Just horrible. These are not trained people or they would have known a dog that is suddenly collared by strangers is going to have a moment of panic. They didn't give him even an instant to realize it was just a collar and to calm down. So sad for the owners.

Doesn't matter how they spin it. The footage speaks for itself. Only a coward shoots a retreating dog on a containment pole. He doesn't deserve a badge.

f.coward that shot a dog that was contained.

my son was told by a dog park enforcement person that his pure bred boxer was a pitbull...

I own a catahoula pit mix, and law enforcement better hope they never dome to my house and do this.....

My deepest condolences to the owner of this dog. That video was very hard to watch. Talk about an overreaction...that's just trigger happy.

Best dog I've ever had in my life was a pit bull when I was a kid. Back then nobody ever said pit bulls were bad. Pit bulls actually have plenty of loyalty, smarts, trainability, and willingness to please. Unfortunately, these are the same traits that make the breed so attractive to criminals, as well as to dog fighters. I just read an article recently by the American Temperament Society and Pit Bulls have continuously tested significantly higher in temperament testing than the average score for all breeds. Pit Bulls passed the test 82.5% of the time compared to 77% which is the all breed average. This is the fourth highest passing rate of all 122 breeds that were tested. Basically they put the dog through a series of stressful and confrontational situations and if the dog shows any sign of panic or aggression they fail. The truth is a dog, is a dog, is a dog. There are no bad dogs, or bad breeds, there are only bad owners (not always out of malice mind you, ignorance can often be even more dangerous). Many times, before a bite occurred, there were many signs given by the dog that something was not right. By not right, I mean under-nourished, abused, tethered to a tree or in the yard at all times, etc. Regardless of the breed, if any dog is treated in such a way the results will often be no different. The sad truth is, with pit bulls and many other “aggressive breeds,” the offender is usually the one on two legs holding the leash.

Hey Stupid Coward Cops! Stop shooting dogs! Shooting dogs simply does not make you look manly okay? It is not sexy! What are you trying to prove by shooting innocent, defenseless pets? Ya really think it makes you look like a tough guy? disgusting. Act like a real man! oh, you were fearful of your lives..... pathetic.

Poor Chloe. She never looked like a pit bull. She looked like a sweet, goofy, cute dog, almost looking like a cow :( I am so sad. I hate, hate it when sweet innocent, human loving dogs are killed by deranged cops. Just so sad. 

@rebtris and all the other pit bull haters, obviously you hate animals, and before you say you don't, shut the f up! you know nothing other than what is published about the breed, I have had them for over 20 years and not one incident.  They have never been aggressive, have been around dozens of kids, hundreds of other dogs.  Any dog will behave as their master trains them, if they train them.  An irresponsible dog owner will often lead to misbehaved dog, breed has nothing to do with it.  Seen plenty of aggressive dogs that were not pit bulls.  Personally never seen an aggressive pit bull, and I have known dozens.  So until you can PROVE(which you will NEVER be able to do because you obviously lack any sort of intelligence or follow through), move onto another story.  Chloe was wrongfully killed.  If it was yours, you would feel the same as me or the other people who are simply offering their condolences or support.  Show some damn support you POS!

This is for Chloe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bLcxvHWjUY

Within past few days, there has been an unprovoked police shooting of dog in Chicago. Nothing new by itself for that PD, except an unusual (yet) level of depravity. The dog lived, thanks to extraordinary emergency care the owners were able to obtain. But what also makes that story interesting is  that the hateful, gloating misfits immediately started calling the puppy a pit bull in their comments on the breaking news stories -- until the pictures came out. After that, the misfits disappeared into thin air.

Tell the moron to google "chocolate lab" please.Lies and more lies!  Pit bulls hurt people everyday, not in the way a chihuahua does or even in the way a lab does, Pit bulls are responsible for more child deaths than all other breeds combined.Google injury by pit, look what these dogs are capable of and quit whining. All the freaks out there who believe its the publics responsibility to deal with your dog, that you cant control, have some serious issues.Everyone knows what these dogs are capable of, You want to risk your own family, then that's sad but if you aren't responsible and it gets out.Its death and any it causes are on your hands alone!

@ rebtris, all I have to say to you is SCREW YOU!! I have a pitbull and I'd take a bullet for my boy anyday, as a matter of fact you'd have to kill me to get to him and I ain't going down easy!! It's people like YOU that should be BANNED NATIONWIDE!!! Sick Bastard!!

A Chocolate Lab??? Really?? Yeah right.. why didn't he just go totally ridiculous and call his dog a Chihuahua? The dog looks like a pit bull mix and acts like a pit bull mix. The dog was running at large and acting very aggressive. The officer did the right thing by shooting the dog in order to prevent it from running loose and attacking someone's pet or kid. The officer should be given a medal. Pit bulls should be banned nationwide. 

A pit bull is a type of dog not a breed.   Some people will say The American Pit Bull Terrier is the only real pit bull.. However over 20 other breeds will be called a pit bull..  I have read articles where a Dogo Argentino is called a pit bull, which they are not they were breed to hunt wild boars and to be a docile family dog.  This dog looks like some type of mix.. commonly known as a mutt.

The officer is a terrible example of a police officer.  He gives all police officers a bad name.  If he were a real man he would admit his mistake and resign.

To everyone: maxgold20 is a known kook, just look it up. Nothing else needs to be said. Do not feed the troll.

Why are Pitbull Nutters devoid of any sense of responsibility.  Too much too ask to keep your dog contained.  Oh, No, it's everyone else's fault when the dog escapes and presents a menace towards society.  The last thing a Pitbull Nutter will ever do is accept responsibility for their actions, best just to cry and moan and sue the City.  No wonder they are called Nutters!