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Unfortunately, this author is taking his/her statements from the pit bulls portrayed by the media. Those pit bulls are often owned by the macho morons of the world....the author should have researched the breed before making that statement, but if you think about it, that's what most people think of pit bull owners, and in a lot of cases it's true. At least the ones you hear about on the news... :cry:

it's not a rope - it's a package you can buy at pet stores. It's a wire line, that you attach to two standing structures, like your house and a shed. It comes with a lead, that you have a specific "snap-on" runner that glides up and down the line so the dog can run. the snap lead has a lockable facet so the dog cant break the lead. You can choose a longer lead if you want. You simply snap the lead to the runner and let the dog run. The runner is placed whatever height you want it at, 5 feet at least is best, and the dog can run up and down the line and to the side depending on lenght of lead, but cant leave the yard.

these kinds of things really heat me up. What she did 30 YEARS ago, when doing it was considered legal, should NOT affect what she does now...can we say for certain she is still puppy-milling? Back then it was not a crime. or even looked down upon. We have learned a lot of things since then, which we didnt know back then, which is why NOW puppy-milling is becoming illegal. But if you DIDNT KNOW what you were doing was wrong, is it still wrong? Can we just ASSUME she knew it was wrong, bad for the breed, and could cause health problems, when no one else did? No, I think this is "trash slinging" because she pissed someone or someones off on a decision, and they decided to get even....couldnt they find some more CURRENT infringement to take her up on? I was a child of the 70's...I smoked pot....can I be maligned for that now? ONLY if I run for office, and someone can dig up the proof... this is just ridiculous...

[quote]Yes, but how do they know you even have a dog? Do they check vet records[/quote] the first time you take your dog to the vet, for a checkup, puppy shots, worming, whatever, the County requires the vet to send the rabies shot info to their office. Of course, if you never take your dog to the vet they have no way of knowing, unless the dog escapes or encounters the police or animal control for whatever reason. Then if it's not vaccinated you're in pretty deep. Here, a rabies tag is REQUIRED to be displayed on a dogs collar. dogs caught outside without one can be (and have been) shot by the police if they could not be rounded up. There is a lot of rabies capable wildlife here...coyotes, foxes, raccoons, skunks....and many forested areas for them to live and hide in. The County then keeps track of the vaccinations and sends notices out if you dont have them re-vaccinated within a year or two years time, depending ont he kind of vaccination you got. Most people get the shots regularly, there are of course some who do not, but they are the minority. The fine for not getting it done is high, and you stand a chance of losing the pet completely. The County WILL take the pet away if you do not comply. While they strongly encourage name tags, they REQUIRE the rabies tag, and a dog without a collar that cant be caught will be shot. it seems very harsh to some, but I am in complete agreement with them. A child or adult bitten by a rabid animal has to go through an agonizing series of multiple injections, which are not guranteed to stop the disease. If your dog is rabid, and bites someone because you did not vaccinate, you are looking at jail time. While neutering is not considered a public menace problem, the steps are already in place here to track it and make people comply.

Laurel would be afraid of it, Freebee would ignore it (she prefers the couch) BUT the cat would probably love it... :o :lol:

I was a penguin, porcupine or baboon...none was dead on, the baboon was probably the closest... :lol:

sorry Shara, hit the wrong button. These tie-outs are relatively inexpenxive, and as long as the dog is watched they are very safe.

I dont agree with chains either Chara...but this device keeps both the lead the dog is on and the "runner" off the ground. and if properly installed it will hold a very strong dog. I used one on my malamute mix before I got a house with a yard. As long as both bolts that hold the runner line are attached to something strong, solid and fairly wide (so the dog wont circle it and get entangled) and the lead is long enough (as I said, I prefer 8-10 feet) Coal wil have lots of space to move around freely without being able to get out. The downside is of course you have to kinda keep an eye on them, so other animals dont come in, but if mom has to open the door to let Coal out anyway, keep the lead inside, put her on it first, open the door, snap her to the runner and she's done.

Shara, if you cant get a fence that's ok... there are tie-outs available at most pet stores, at little cost compared to a fence. you attach a bolt to the house and to an outside structure like a fence, or a shed, just not a tree or pole they can wrap themselves around. It comes with a snap-on lead. You attach the lead to a line (at leat 4 or 5 feet above the ground) and the lead should be at least 6 feet...10 is actually better. Attach one end close to the house to the back yard. All you have to do is open the door, attach the snap-on lead and let the dog run and do its bit. The line should be strong wire, and so should the lead. The dog can then run and move somewhat side to side, investigate and play without ever leaving the yard. It's not an all day tie-out - with no fence other dogs can get in - but it works well for potty and play. Continue to train coal in boundaries, but use this as well. It's actually easier to train boundaries this way...

as with any law, there will always be those that fall thru the cracks. that cant be helped. but most dog owners at some time take their dog to the vet, if they really like their dog, and therefore it could be enforced for the majority. Not everyone, of course, but even if only the majority it would help out a lot.

[quote]And as with a rabies tag, the only time it REALLY matters is if the dog bites someone. Other than that, no one knows if they have a rabies shot or not.[/quote] actually, that depends on where you live. Here in Illinois rabies shots are strictly enforced by the county. You get three notices, if you dont comply and you still have the pet they will fine you as much as $500.00, and if you dont then get the pet the shots immediately they will take the animal away from you. My problem with this is that it is specific to purebred dogs. There needs to be laws regarding mixes and mutts too. That's what you see most of in the shelters. It could be enforceable if the vets cooperated. Like a rabies shot, having to submit a neutered certificate to the state or county, or whatever. I am highly in favor of spaying and neutering all animals unless you are a breeder or are showing the dog. I dont see a reason not to otherwise. I think the licensing is a little high for the breeders though. $1000.00 per dog is nuts. I would prefer a $1000,00 a year for a professional breeders license. And then there would be a way to make sure that the breeders are following all the health standards to produce good dogs. If done correctly this could work. I have long thought that breeders should be licensed. And that an inspection of their kennel is necessary to get a license. This could help cut down on puppy milling too.

Meg is an AWESOME DOG!!! And I really hope they let you take her... she belongs with you, Kat...no matter what. You have bonded, and that;s the BEST trust you can have between a dog and a person... I've never been in a situation where my life was seriously at risk like this.. Mine have warded off prowlers and people trying to take me in...but I cant call that "saving my life"....you really do have a "Lassie" (Timmy fell down the well...) and Lassie was only responding to a trainer off stage... GOOD GIRL MEG!!! :D

she couldnt poop, and she started throwing up and wouldnt stop. I had to take her to an emergency vet and hae xrays taken...they decided they needed to remove the hose surgically...if your dog can poop and seems ok, he probably is, but keep things like that out of their way

As you know, Laurel has peripheral vision problems..it's basically non-existant...she would bay and growl whenever anyone comes down to use the bathroom...outside of my room where she sleeps. She would bay, growl and make tons of noise until I told her to shut up. I noticed that if the person identified themselves, "It's ok Laurel, it's just me" she would calm down. Kyle is bad at that, but his friends picked it up and went with it. (and yes, there are kids here every weekend) so I suggested to Kyle that he come down, and while still out of view he announce himself. "Morning Laurel" was what I suggested, and it seems to be workiing.... as long as she recognizes the voice she will chill out and calm down. Maybe I can make this work....Never been in this situation before. "creative training" is all I can call it... :lol:

I *WISH* I could do that....but any doggy door big enough for them is big enough for a small adult...too risky.... :cry:

I let mine out alone all the time, for 10 minutes or so at a time, but they cant get out of the yard. I zip-stripped the gate shut so my sons friends can tleave it open, there is cement blocks buried on all the ground areas and the gate is a six foot wooden...

Edgar, you need to puppyproof....Mine ate a pair of pantyhose she had stolen out of the laundry, because the kids left the door open...$700.00 and surgery later she made it.... Maybe he doesnt like his trainer, or his class?

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[quote]She ended up learning German commands in an attempt to train her stoopit dawg. She said the reason the dog didn't learn obedience was because the dog couldn't understand English, therefore the need to learn to speak to her in German. No joke[/quote] :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ok so what language do they speak in Newfoundland? Maybe if I tried that I could finally get Freebee to respond 100% of the time to recall.... :D

That story is full of holes. Was the gate closed, so the dog could not exit the yard? Why was the cop in the yard, or was he? Was there another way to reach the tenant without entering the yard? I sent them this... I think the Officer was in the wrong. Did he actually enter the yard, and if so, why? Was the only way to get to the tenant through the fenced yard? And if the yard was fenced, and he could hear the dog barking, why did he not simply go to the front door and ask to be allowed in to see the tenant? Or have the owners remove the dog from the yard, so he could get to the tenant? These questions are all supposition, because there are many, many holes in this story....It is never actually made clear that the officer entered the yard, or even had to for any reason. "Beware of Dog" signs or not, you dont enter a yard with a barking dog even if you're a COP..... unless you absolutely have to, for instance to save a life. No one's life was at risk here, just a cop wanting to question someone. He overstepped his bounds here, and he can say he's distraught till he's blue in the face. Until someone proves to me he had an absolute necessity to enter that yard, he should not have done so. Katy Courtney Elgin, IL. U.S.A.

great Christmas Present - get mom a sewing basket with a latchable lid. Anything not completed yet and put away, put it in the basket to work on the next time. this will both appease mom, and keep the pets out of "jail".... :)

OK on that note.... A lady brings her pet parrot into the vet beacuse it wont move. The vet very sadly pronounces it has passed on. She refuses to believe him, saying it cant be so, he was fine yesterday...he again tries to console her but she will not hear it. He leaves the room, and comes back with a gentle black lab, who sniffs over the bird and shakes his head. Shorlty after that, a beautiful persian cat comes in, again sniffs the poor parrot, shakes his head and leaves the room. The woman finally acepts the inevitable and goes to pay the vet bill. He hands her a bill for $220.00 Amazed she asks "why is it so much?" He responds..."well, the original consultation and diagnosis was only $50.00.....but with the Lab Report and Cat scan...." :fadein:

sorry Kiwi I cant help you. However, there are many translation programs on the web that might be able to help you... why do you want a list of banned breeds?

I agree, and NO ONE without a certain level of wolf expertise should own a "wolfdog"....wolves are not domesticated pets. Hell, most people cant handle their truly domesticated dogs using pack rules, since they dont know they exist or dont believe they are necessary...how do you train a dog that's half wolf without pack rules? It appalls me. Did you know that something as simple as a suitcase sitting in the middle of a kitchen floor could cause a wolf to panic? A dog would ignore it, or check it out. A wolf might see it as blocking his escape, panic and bite....this is just SOOOOO wrong.....and with some of the things people dont train their dogs, with the lack of general doggie knowledge, these people want a WOLF????? I dont care that it's crossed with a dog....the instincts in half of these animals will be those of a wolf....and you wont know which one you got until the animal matures.... :o :evil: :o :evil:

well, I missed it the first time - I picked the Dogo Argentino.... But I think this game should be sent to major newspapers, and let them decide on their own scores whether they could tell a real Pit from alot of those other dogs....many of them look quite a bit like Pit's but arent. I didnt fall for the mountain dog though... :lol: