Dog On The Okanagan Rail Trail

“The use of canines in the past provided law enforcement with a valuable tool, which if used properly, can improve both the efficiency and effectiveness of policing, all the while serving as an important public relations tool” (O’Heare). Some may argue that the uses of canines are classified as “Weapons”, but it is only an

This has led to the belief that dogs can provide company, affection and support to people who are going through a difficult time or who feel lonely. Dogs have aided humans in tasks such as hunting, livestock herding, and guarding. However, as society moved from small rural communities to increasingly large metropolitan areas, the dog’s role changed. Throughout the years a more specific type of

In my audience analysis (2017), most of you agreed that it isn’t the dogs that are responsible for their bad reputation, but the owners.

The lack of off-leash styled dog parks across the United States of America have brought much debate and unrest within communities. Cities and neighborhoods that do not provide these types of dog parks make it difficult for pet owners to provide exercise, social activities, and a place where dog and dog owners grow and learn together. Park and recreation advocates question the public advocacy on the assets and location in construction for the dog park. Other locals are against the idea of off-leash style dog parks due to their concerns about safety and other potentially problematic issues. Ed Fowley a reporter and dog owner from Los Angeles states, "…They don't know how strong the pack instincts are in their family pets. These drives can and often do click into high gear when a dog is taken into a park with strange dogs." (Fowley). Dog parks can vary from different shapes and sizes however, the certain type of dog parks pertaining to this problem are those in which dog owners are legally able to allow their dogs to roam unbound by leashes or constrictions regulated by city and state. The park and recreation advocates of communities who have few or little to none, off-leash dog parks are struggled to balance the fine line that crosses the accounts and finances of production all the while, fight fear that it may create more issues.

Imagine you are a proud dog owner, having adopted a puppy from a local rescue not knowing what breed your new “bundle of joy” is. As your puppy turns into an adult, it becomes obvious that your dog is a mix or full-bred American Pit Bull Terrier. You run into trouble moving into certain communities, ranging from neighborhoods with homeowners associations to apartment complexes. Even your insurance company is placing regulations and additional fees on you based solely on the breed of your dog. If you are living in a town that places a law forbidding your dog’s breed following a high profile dog bite case, you face the problem of having to move or the possibility for your dog to be seized and possibly euthanized.

Application:On the condition that neighbors have complained about the existence of vicious dogs, it’s reasonable foreseeable that there is real risk of harm if not taking any precautions. From the relationship perspective, the landlord has a responsibility to its tenants, and those who enter its property. Further the government has the ability to control whatever caused the harm, especially when the plaintiff is vulnerable--it could have enforced its law on hearing the complaints.[2 Caltex Refineries(Qld) Pty Ltd v Stavor(2009) 75 NSWLR 649]2

Recently, the amendment of animal control laws on pit bull ban in Montreal has risen many controversial opinions related to matter as a “public safety” after the death of a 55-year-old woman by the brutal attack of dog which is thought as a pit bull. Pit pulls are regarded as American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, American pit bull terriers and any mix breed dogs that have a part of those breeds or a dog with similar physical characteristics. The legislation prohibits pit bull, restrains the existing pit bull and makes stricter penalties for dogs which pose the danger to the public (“Montreal passes controversial”, 2016). The council’s decision about this issue is questionable whether to ensure the public safety, the city of Montreal should not adopt this controversial legislation which is unfair, ineffective and unenforceable.

Imagine someone has just moved to a different town and the townspeople decide that the person that just came to town is a threat, so the town creates rules that say the new person is not allowed to do certain things or go to certain places. This is how I suspect the following dog breeds feel nowadays: Pit Bull, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Jack Russell Terrier, Spaniel, Collie, Saint Bernard, and Labrador Retriever. A lot of people feel strongly for our furry friends and when they found out about this legislation they wanted it shut down completely. Dog Breed Specific Legislation is a problem that not many people know about and I wanted to make it known to hopefully help stop this controversy. We should not legislate

Still, a lot more are being euthanized. The industry has endured bashing from the animal rights groups that claim commercial dog racing is cruel and that many retired and slow dogs are wantonly destroyed (Mitch Stacy, 2007). Ideally, all dogs should be adopted instead of being euthanized. However, if all dogs were to be adopted as suggested by the animal rights group, the numbers would just be too many and it’s unrealistic. Apart from those that are being adopted or euthanized, a number of dogs have been gone ‘missing’ from the industry every year. Animal rights group believe that these dogs were being mistreated and killed inhumanely. To prevent this from happening, the new technology provides more accurate ways to identify dogs. Dogs are now implanted with microchip for identification. Through scanning the unique code by a reader, data including the dog’s health history, weight, breed, owner etc could all be seen clearly. This is much more reliable than the old system of using ear brands, which is far more difficult to read, and could stop any attempts to modify the dog’s weight, ability and identity, thus ensuring that they are not being mistreated (Dr John F Newell, 2006).

Dog attacks and dog aggression have become a problem in Ohio. The government’s response to this issue is usually to enact breed specific legislation, or BSL. Citizens and government officials often believe that certain dog breeds are more aggressive than others, and therefore enacting BSL should lead to a safer community. In reality, however, BSL does exactly the opposite of that. This is why the Ohio government should enact a piece of legislation to ban BSL, and more effectively prevent dog attacks.

I am writing to you to address my concerns about the breed-specific legislation (BSL) in the Code of Marietta, Georgia 1996. In chapter 10-4 under “Dog parks and off-leash areas” it is stated that “Pit bulls and Rottweilers are prohibited from dog parks and off-leash areas,” unfairly suggesting that the two breeds are more prone to aggression and violent behavior than other dog breeds, despite extensive research showing that there is no correlation between a dog’s breed and its inclination towards aggression. All dogs have the ability to be aggressive and cause harm to another animal or human, regardless of breed. This could also be having a negative effect on the Pit bulls and Rottweilers within the city because they

On 05/31/16, at 5:43pm, I was dispatched to 1626 Anchor Drive East on a follow up for a injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog. I arrived at the house and spoke to dog owner Louise Knisley. Ms. Knisley admitted that her dogs were loose and went after complainant dog. Ms. Knisley was current on dog license and vaccinations for both dogs. I issued Ms. Knisley violations for failure to control dangerous dogs.

This issue, for all intents and purposes, can be analyzed through an understanding of the Tragedy of the Commons, a paper by Garrett Hardin exploring the relationship between the self-interest of individuals versus the best interest of the group. Hardin maintains that population must be curbed for a group and the environment they live in to survive. This is essentially the logic that Population Watch uses, which may be sound in its science, but deeply flawed in its social application. Hardin and Population Watch

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Denver City Council, today I would like to talk to you about the city of Denver enforcing a dangerous dog law instead of breed specific legislation, because the enforcement of breed specific legislation is not the solution to dangerous dogs in the community. I plan on showing how Denver could change their law to make a difference to the quality of dogs living in this great city.

The first approach is known as The tragedy of the commons, which presumes that every (common-pool) user has a good nature and does not cheat. This approach results in the degradation of the environment as many individuals use a scarce resource in common. (p16)