“We used to demand police officers be tough enough to take a dog bite and subdue the dog.”
Really”
Where?
.
Tulsa in the 60s and 70s.
Did you personally live someplace that had wusses that wouldn’t shrivel with embarrassment if they ever were too cowardly to overcome a dog physically and then the story became known?
People where I grew up had a certain amount of professional pride.
My dad was a cop back in the 1970’s.
He was taught that, to subdue an attacking dog, ‘offer’ the dog your forearm (preferably your non-dominate arm). Once the animal clamps on, get your thumb into the animal’s mouth - under the tongue - and grab a hold with all your might. The animal will attempt to retreat, but you’re not to let go. With a hard enough twist, you can dislocate the dog’s jaw and end the battle.
Shooting was considered unnecessary and unsafe, especially in populated areas.