Jemima Aslana
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Too true, Moto. Sadly too true.
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Banning Specific Breeds of Dog
- Thread starter Motokid
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It might sound silly, but I always have found the most vicious and aggressive dogs to be little ones, like Chiwowas (sp? no idea, sorry). I remember one of my medium size dogs being chased home with its tail between its legs by one of these, in fact I remember being chased home screaming by one of these.
I have always had medium to big sized dogs. I had a staffy and she was probably the most gentlest dog I ever owned. I also owned a blue cattle dog, who was exceptionally protective, but also very timid. I never let any children go near him. Not because I thought he would attack them, but I could never be certain since he seemed to be afraid of children. But the thing is that even though I often think that my dogs wouldn't hurt a fly, I have been surprised by their protective and at times aggressive behaviour when strangers have entered the yard. So, you never can be sure how your dog will react with others outside of your family.
Over here, if you have a dog it must be in a fenced in yard. When you take it for a walk it must be on a leash. If any dog is found wandering, it is picked up and taken to the pound.
One thing I was told about dogs and children and why savage dogs seem to attack children is because when a dog is preparing to attack it bares its teeth. So often the first thing little children do when they see a dog is smile (bare their teeth). The children are also often on the same level as the dog, so they make eye contact, another thing a dog feels is aggressive behaviour. There were other things as well, but I can't remember them.
I have no dogs at the moment, but I have always been one to keep dogs and children separated when there is no adult supervision. Children do stuff that dogs don't like. They pull tails and poke eyes. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
I'm not sure how I feel about banning pit bulls. Isn't the point that most of the bull terrier type dogs have locked jaws, or whatever it's called? From the look of that dog in the article they also have pretty big jaws.
I have always had medium to big sized dogs. I had a staffy and she was probably the most gentlest dog I ever owned. I also owned a blue cattle dog, who was exceptionally protective, but also very timid. I never let any children go near him. Not because I thought he would attack them, but I could never be certain since he seemed to be afraid of children. But the thing is that even though I often think that my dogs wouldn't hurt a fly, I have been surprised by their protective and at times aggressive behaviour when strangers have entered the yard. So, you never can be sure how your dog will react with others outside of your family.
Over here, if you have a dog it must be in a fenced in yard. When you take it for a walk it must be on a leash. If any dog is found wandering, it is picked up and taken to the pound.
One thing I was told about dogs and children and why savage dogs seem to attack children is because when a dog is preparing to attack it bares its teeth. So often the first thing little children do when they see a dog is smile (bare their teeth). The children are also often on the same level as the dog, so they make eye contact, another thing a dog feels is aggressive behaviour. There were other things as well, but I can't remember them.
I have no dogs at the moment, but I have always been one to keep dogs and children separated when there is no adult supervision. Children do stuff that dogs don't like. They pull tails and poke eyes. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
I'm not sure how I feel about banning pit bulls. Isn't the point that most of the bull terrier type dogs have locked jaws, or whatever it's called? From the look of that dog in the article they also have pretty big jaws.
The Prussian
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I, personally, do not agree with banning specific breeds. I believe that how a dog turns out is a direct result of how it is treated and trained.
Thanks for listening to my $.02.
The Prussian
Thanks for listening to my $.02.
The Prussian
Sofia
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you are right, it is (in most cases) the owners. Unfortunetly some can't be controlled anymore than government can. My ex and I had a german shepherd, and when it was time to renew the homeowners policy, we couldn't keep her. We ended up putting her down (she was 16 and having other health problems already) but I resented being told what to do by company/government. (frankly, I would of been happier putting down the ex, but that's just me 
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Sofia
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i do remember it specifically saying about german shepherds, pit pulls, husky's, I think chows, and a few others....also said that they couldn't be a mix with any of those. I don't remember the name, (some small company) but I do remember that the only reason they actually knew we had a dog was because at renewal time, a rep of the company came out to take pics of the house unannounced, and of course the dog would bark at someone he didn't know on the property. Never bit anyone, never had any trouble.....
The Prussian
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Sofia:
I think that is rotten. Just because a dog barks doesn't mean it's a maneater. That is just ridiculous.
I think that is rotten. Just because a dog barks doesn't mean it's a maneater. That is just ridiculous.
Jemima Aslana
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Quite the opposite - those who bark are seldom the ones to bite, and those who are prone to biting are usually those who go beyond the point of barking very quickly and turn to growling - that's when you ought to be careful.
Motokid
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Billy said:
Home Owners insurance covers a few things. One is in case your home is damaged by fire, or theft, lightening......
And the other is coverage should somebody get hurt on your property they can't sue you directly. Like if a kid on a bicycle should run into my car in the driveway, the kids parents can't sue me to have the kids teeth fixed....the insurance will cover that. Private swimming pools require heftier coverage.
Having a "dangerous" animal could be considered too much a liability for an insurance company to want to cover. Therefore, they won't cover you. Unfortunately you are a major fool if you have no insurance, and most mortgage companies require it......
Jemima Aslana
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Yikes, if the kids venture into MY garden it's their parents' accident insurance that covers any damages they do to themselves and to my car. Since it's not my fault my garden was in their way - that's how we sort it in DK.Motokid said:
See as above, generally a swimming pool will be kept in a closed garden - mainly because you don't want stray animals to run into it, but if kids do venture past the closed gate it's their own bloody fault and if they drown because they trespassed you cannot be blamed.
I always find it amusing how Americans are so fantabulous at playing the blame game
Thankfully we have a seperate insurance that covers animals in the home here. Of course there are technicalities for instance if your parents have a dog and ask if they can bring it next time they visit and the dog ends up breaking your laptop, insurance won't cover, since you knew the dog would be there you should have brought your laptop to safety - if on the other hand your parents brought the dog without telling you - then it's an unexpected visit and your parents' pet insurance will have to cover it.
Motokid said:
Yep, this we have.
Hmm, I'm not sure we have this.
If someone comes into my yard, uninvited, and gets atacked by my dog, that's their problem. We put signs on our gates or fences that warn people that there is a dog on duty in the yard. I think this covers the home owner to a certain degree. Of course, if our dog is out roaming the streets then that is a whole different matter.
Thanks for the explanation.