After a 7-month old American Pit Bull Terrier latched on to the clothing of three people, a Madison Police officer tasered the animal.
The puppy became aggressive while the owner was walking it Tuesday morning on the 600 block of E. Washington Avenue, according to Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain.
"The dog latched on to the clothing of three people, including the coat of one of its owners," DeSpain said.
Two others attempted to help the owner, but the dog lunged after the pedestrians, according to police.
According to DeSpain, an animal control officer was called for help and used an electronic control device to handle the animal.
No one was injured in the incident, according to police.
According to Public Health Madison and Dane County, dog owners are required to prevent their dogs from injuring other people, property or other animals. Violators may be subjected to citations and fines.
