A US man was run over by his own dog after it jumped into his pickup truck and knocked it into gear.

Christopher Bishop, 43, was lying under his Ford truck, checking for oil leaks, with the vehicle in neutral, the engine running and the driver's door open. Suddenly, his bulldog, Tassey, jumped into the truck and knocked it into reverse, reports Hernando Today.

The truck rolled over Mr Bishop's left side, but he managed to escape serious injury, and was able to stop the vehicle before it struck a fence. He then went back into his house and waited about six hours before seeking medical attention because he "does not like doctors". Mr Bishop was treated at Pasco Regional Hospital for a non-life threatening injuries.

Doesn't like doctors? He should have gone to a vet then!

That'll teach him to buy the Smart Price stuff...

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