Caught a dog...what do I do

[Speedwell-Hunter]

Caught a dog, in my cat trap. will let go, any advice other than a coat around its head. thanks

 

[backyardtndeer]

Only two choices really, let it go or sss. I would be inclined to let it go if it has a collar.

 

[backyardtndeer]

No collar, i live in a part of the state with numerous strays. they are constantly trespassing.

Really would likely depend to me on the disposition of the animal as I approached it. If it has a decent disposition, I might be inclined to cart it off to the nearest shelter.

 

[Speedwell-Hunter]

Really would likely depend to me on the disposition of the animal as I approached it. If it has a decent disposition, I might be inclined to cart it off to the nearest shelter.

i will do this.

 

[ADR]

Does your county have a dog pound?

 

[FLTENNHUNTER1]

Whatever you do take a gun

 

[skipperbrown]

The downside to trapping is your trap doesn't discriminate. Take him to the pound if you can safely remove him. If he breaks your skin, you're in for a rabies series unless you dispatch him and get a necropsy.

 

[Speedwell-Hunter]

The downside to trapping is your trap doesn't discriminate. Take him to the pound if you can safely remove him. If he breaks your skin, you're in for a rabies series unless you dispatch him and get a necropsy.

this is the plan, I am just going to let him go. poor pup. I will put a coat around his head and release.

 

[jman 125]

If you decide to keep trapping go ahead and get a catch pole it willsave you a trip to the ER

 

[Speedwell-Hunter]

If you decide to keep trapping go ahead and get a catch pole it willsave you a trip to the ER

no plans on stopping.

 

[Shanman]

On non targets, just use a catch pole and release. If its a pet and has a collar, it will return home. If its aggressive, dirty, no collar and obviously wild...... different story. I had no idea so many wild dogs and cats were out there, they are. Rough, trashy type people like to dump their animals out on back roads rather than be responsible and take care of them.....burns me to the core! Sometimes it's adult dogs and sometimes it's pups, either way there is no excuse. If it is wild/abandoned and is friendly once released, find it a loving home, might just be your next best friend. As far as taking to the shelter.....uh....no. You as a trapper will be condemned and probably end up regretting going there. If you do go, tell them you found it on the side of the road, protect yourself first and foremost.

 

[Carlos Viagra]

I've caught several of them. I always carried 2 pieces of 2"x2" lumber, about 7ft long. They can be used to press down on each side of the trap jaws to release them.
They've always ran the other direction.
Good luck!!

 

[TnKen]

I saw a YouTube video of a guy with a piece of plywood that had a notch cut in the bottom. He pushed the animals back and had their foot in the notch. He released the trap and off they went. Looked like a pretty good system.

 

[wildlifefarmer]

Caught a dog, in my cat trap. will let go, any advice other than a coat around its head. thanks

Most domestic dogs are use to some kind of leash. All that I've caught are glad to see you. Use a towel or your coat. Just wait until you catch one of these. Caught it today and then watched it fly away

 

[Shanman]

Most domestic dogs are use to some kind of leash. All that I've caught are glad to see you. Use a towel or your coat. Just wait until you catch one of these. Caught it today and then watched it fly away

Cat trapping with beaver I see.

 

[Trapper]

Why don't you get a hunting guide and do what it tells you to do !

 

[Benelli 4 Life]

They better act right and have a collar if they want released around here. You wouldn't believe the number of strays I caught first couple of years here

 

[Hridge]

Caught a dog, in my cat trap. will let go, any advice other than a coat around its head. thanks

I'd say let him go. Hopefully the experience will deter it from returning. I have a neighbor who has 2 dogs that run my deer all the time. I have sent the sheriff over to her house 4 times. One of them ((pit bull) came at me on my property. I have offered her to help build a pen or buy chains and collars for them but it still happens. My next step is to take her to court but I feel terrible doing that because she struggles financially. Tennessee has a law that all dogs have to be in a leash or/and contained on your property.

 

[GOHUNT]

I'd say first thing to do is NOT announce that you've caught one…

 

[Trapper]

I agree with GOHUNT. I have trappped for over 25 years and one thing I see in other states is the anti become members on these forums and gather stupid information like this that someone has posted and run with it as far as they can . Why would you go to a public form and ask what to do with a domestic dog and some of the other stuff you put on here . I know in the past few years that there is a handful of states that has band trapping with a leg hold or a body grip and those people have to use a cage if they can use anything at all . There is one going on right now in a western state where they are trying to get all public land illegal to trap on and a few that has already passed where you can't trap bobcats and coyotes . So just asking why do you post some of the stuff you do is it to feed the anti's ???????????????

 

[Speedwell-Hunter]

I'd say first thing to do is NOT announce that you've caught one…

Thankfully when I went to check, he had already was gone, he made a heck of a mess (to the point my set can no longer be used or even the area), so it looks like he thrashed around for a long time and somehow escaped. I am new to trapping. thanks

 

[tntime]

I'd say let him go. Hopefully the experience will deter it from returning. I have a neighbor who has 2 dogs that run my deer all the time. I have sent the sheriff over to her house 4 times. One of them ((pit bull) came at me on my property. I have offered her to help build a pen or buy chains and collars for them but it still happens. My next step is to take her to court but I feel terrible doing that because she struggles financially. Tennessee has a law that all dogs have to be in a leash or/and contained on your property.

Why those dogs are still alive is a mystery. It is illegal for dogs to run deer or trespass and "come at" you on your land. If she struggles financially, release her from the financial burden of being a pet owner. Every responsible dog owner knows how expensive it is to take proper care of that animal. I love dogs, but never once did I allow my pet to roam, ever.

 

[Trapper]

Caught a dog, in my cat trap. will let go, any advice other than a coat around its head. thanks

Thankfully when I went to check, he had already was gone, he made a heck of a mess (to the point my set can no longer be used or even the area), so it looks like he thrashed around for a long time and somehow escaped. I am new to trapping. thanks

Something doesn't make sense to me in your first post you said you caught a dog in your cat trap, then your last post you said it was gone when you got there to check . So my question is how do you know you caught one when you had not even checked it yet ?

 

[Jcalder]

I agree with GOHUNT. I have trappped for over 25 years and one thing I see in other states is the anti become members on these forums and gather stupid information like this that someone has posted and run with it as far as they can . Why would you go to a public form and ask what to do with a domestic dog and some of the other stuff you put on here . I know in the past few years that there is a handful of states that has band trapping with a leg hold or a body grip and those people have to use a cage if they can use anything at all . There is one going on right now in a western state where they are trying to get all public land illegal to trap on and a few that has already passed where you can't trap bobcats and coyotes . So just asking why do you post some of the stuff you do is it to feed the anti's ???????????????

He probably genuinely wanted to know. Maybe his intent was to get tips on how to release the dog from the trap without being bit. Same reason any other question gets asked here….

Something doesn't make sense to me in your first post you said you caught a dog in your cat trap, then your last post you said it was gone when you got there to check . So my question is how do you know you caught one when you had not even checked it yet ?

since you follow him so closely, you'd also know he has a camera on his set.

 

[Trapper]

Never seen a post where he said he used a camera to check his sets!!!!!

 

[squirrel_hunter]

Thankfully when I went to check, he had already was gone, he made a heck of a mess (to the point my set can no longer be used or even the area), so it looks like he thrashed around for a long time and somehow escaped. I am new to trapping. thanks

Why move the trap the eye appeal will draw other animals to the set. They will come in to check it out. All the scent it left and bait smell too. I have caught a cat and a dog in different sets. Next night catch grey fox where i caught the cat. And a coyote where i caught the dog. Every predator animal in the woods will eat a cat. And coyotes will kill ever dog it gets a chance too.
This set took 4 coyotes. I just kept putting it back the same way each time. I also carry a catch pole at all times.

 

[squirrel_hunter]

By the time i caught my 4th coyote there. It was blown up big time. I just put it back like it was. When i make a dirt hole set. I always try to get the hole down deep as i can.