Archive for the 'Dangerous dogs' Category
Dogs are getting crazier. People just don’t understand them.
I’ve never gone to a dog adoption event without some idiot allowing his stressed-out dog to charge right up to the dog I’m handling.
Last week I was handling a sweet, laid-back American pit bull terrier named Jada who is a bit dog aggressive. Even after I told other handlers that “my” dog doesn’t do well with other dogs, ...
One of the best parts about owning a dog is being able to take him places without worrying how he’ll respond to other animals, people or objects.
I love that I can take my mutt Ace anywhere and know that I can trust him (he might drool on you, though). Ace will comfortably go for walks next to busy traffic, through large crowds or in a state park. When we pass other dogs that are barking or lunging, I know I c ...
The Fargo City Commission unanimously voted to update our city’s dog and cat ordinance to put stricter punishments and responsibilities on the owners of ”dangerous” dogs or “potentially dangerous” dogs.
Thankfully, this ordinance will not include breed specific regulations or bans on certain breeds of dogs. Instead, it will hold all dog owners to the same standards.
Banning or regulat ...
A Jack Russell terrier type dog (not pictured) was euthanized in a local pound last week because of his extremely aggressive behavior, according to 4LuvofDog.com, a Fargo dog rescue. Because of the dog’s aggression, he was considered by the pound to be ”unadoptable.”
My immediate reaction was shock. Was there really no one in the area capable of helping this dog? How can a group call themselves a r ...
I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I believe the average adult can handle and care for a dog properly. Even if it’s their first dog, most people can put two and two together and figure out how to train and exercise a dog. If not, they can pick up a book or take an obedience class.
If someone asks for my advice, I give it. If not, I keep to myself (and blog about it later). But every once in awhile ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on March 6th, 2008
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Many cities and states are enforcing rules against dangerous dogs, but when is a dog really considered dangerous? At what point has a dog’s behavior gone too far?
Too often, a dog is considered dangerous after it bites someone. But really, a dog is dangerous long before he reaches that point. So many dog bites and attacks could be prevented by acting on the warning signs. For example, a dog left chained in a ...
Legislators in Minnesota are considering regulations to ban five “dangerous dog breeds” in the state. That is, a proposed ban on pitbulls, chow chows, akitas, wolf hybrids and rottweilers.
A strong argument against this proposal is that dangerous dogs are created by irresponsible owners, not genetics. I couldn’t agree more. But another problem with this proposal is how it doesn’t address mixed ...
