Post by trinitydobes on Aug 13, 2011 16:18:13 GMT -5
Responsibilities
Posted by Shadowlands » Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:18 pm
We all have many responsibilities in life. If a parent, then the responsibility of ensuring our children grow up grounded in the knowledge they are loved and are respected and appreciated. That they know how to use utensils properly with proper table etiquette, and are polite and respectful, especially to our elders and have morals and good values. That they grow up to be law abiding citizens and stand up for themselves and what they believe in. That they have the ability to take all information available to them and make their own minds up as to what is right or wrong. And that is just the top of a list that seems to go on forever.
We have work and home responsibilities. We are responsible for ensuring we do our job properly and thoroughly, are punctual and respectful to others or else we won’t have that job for very much longer. At home, we have the responsibility of doing everyday mundane jobs like laundry and the dishes etc., or else no clean clothes and no clean dishes. There is also the responsibility of paying the bills. I happen to have taken a shine to having heat and electricity. Not to mention car insurance and paying for gas…yep, more responsibilities.
Now all of these responsibilities are common sense. So why is it when it comes to canine ownership and the laws that are related to such…common sense doesn’t even enter into the equation? In fact, it appears to me that emotion seems to be the only factor in the equation.
As a dog owner, I fully believe that every time I leave the house, I and my dog, are ambassadors for the breed. As such, I have always ensured they have proper training and socialization so they would always be welcome in any venue as polite members of society. I, as their owner, am responsible in ensuring they are able to mingle in any setting, whether it is with the older generation, or toddlers, not to mention other dogs and animals in general. It is my responsibility to spread good news about my breed(s) and dispel any myths about them and dogs in general, as it should be for every other dog owner out there.
Breed Specific Legislation. Sounds simple enough doesn’t it? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Now any dog biting anyone is wrong…there are no two ways about that. Those who oppose BSL are not arguing that point. What we are arguing is why punish all for the few. The media has latched onto a couple of stories like the sensational, biased leaches they are and made a mountain out of a mole hill.
We have statistics shoved at us that there have been x amount of pit bull bites over x amount of years. Fair enough…but out of how many? Does that geographic area only have those x amount of pits or are there hundreds of them? It is all relative and pertinent information that is not being shared. Everything we are being given is not only biased, but only partial information.
Now I have read many, many articles on BSL and am disheartened to read over and over again that these dogs are killed before any studies can be done on them. When will we understand that a dead dog will tell no tales? Is it a breed issue like some organizations would like us to believe? Or is it a case of the wrong people owning the wrong dog? If given the opportunity to study the dogs’ behavior, we might get some answers. It may be a medical issue for others. That could explain much too. But again, unless the dog is left alive, we will never have any answers. To condemn and put to death before any answers are found is irresponsible of us as a society. None of us want to hear of our dogs biting someone, so to learn from those that have would make sense so we can help prevent more bites from happening in the future.
Trouble is, banning a particular breed doesn’t work. Sure, there may be a drop in that particular breed in regards to biting incidences, but there is always another breed to tickle the public’s fancy to take its place. Can you see where I am heading with this? Yep, you guessed it…banning dogs’ altogether. Wait a minute…isn’t that what PETA, HSUS and the other AR’s (Animal Rights) have been screaming about all along? Makes you wonder who started the BSL in the first place doesn’t it?
Shadowlands
The opinions and views expressed in this blog are those of Sandy Allen/Shadowlands and do not reflect the views and opinions of Dobermann Station or its members.
Copyright © 2011 Sandy Allen/Shadowlands. All rights reserved. Revised: ALL PICTURES AND CONTENT ON THIS BLOG ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF Sandy Allen/Shadowlands K9 Training/FireAndIce Dobermans & Alaskan Malamutes and may not be used, copied or reprinted without express permission from the owner and Dobermann Station. Copyrighted 2011
Posted by Shadowlands » Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:18 pm
We all have many responsibilities in life. If a parent, then the responsibility of ensuring our children grow up grounded in the knowledge they are loved and are respected and appreciated. That they know how to use utensils properly with proper table etiquette, and are polite and respectful, especially to our elders and have morals and good values. That they grow up to be law abiding citizens and stand up for themselves and what they believe in. That they have the ability to take all information available to them and make their own minds up as to what is right or wrong. And that is just the top of a list that seems to go on forever.
We have work and home responsibilities. We are responsible for ensuring we do our job properly and thoroughly, are punctual and respectful to others or else we won’t have that job for very much longer. At home, we have the responsibility of doing everyday mundane jobs like laundry and the dishes etc., or else no clean clothes and no clean dishes. There is also the responsibility of paying the bills. I happen to have taken a shine to having heat and electricity. Not to mention car insurance and paying for gas…yep, more responsibilities.
Now all of these responsibilities are common sense. So why is it when it comes to canine ownership and the laws that are related to such…common sense doesn’t even enter into the equation? In fact, it appears to me that emotion seems to be the only factor in the equation.
As a dog owner, I fully believe that every time I leave the house, I and my dog, are ambassadors for the breed. As such, I have always ensured they have proper training and socialization so they would always be welcome in any venue as polite members of society. I, as their owner, am responsible in ensuring they are able to mingle in any setting, whether it is with the older generation, or toddlers, not to mention other dogs and animals in general. It is my responsibility to spread good news about my breed(s) and dispel any myths about them and dogs in general, as it should be for every other dog owner out there.
Breed Specific Legislation. Sounds simple enough doesn’t it? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Now any dog biting anyone is wrong…there are no two ways about that. Those who oppose BSL are not arguing that point. What we are arguing is why punish all for the few. The media has latched onto a couple of stories like the sensational, biased leaches they are and made a mountain out of a mole hill.
We have statistics shoved at us that there have been x amount of pit bull bites over x amount of years. Fair enough…but out of how many? Does that geographic area only have those x amount of pits or are there hundreds of them? It is all relative and pertinent information that is not being shared. Everything we are being given is not only biased, but only partial information.
Now I have read many, many articles on BSL and am disheartened to read over and over again that these dogs are killed before any studies can be done on them. When will we understand that a dead dog will tell no tales? Is it a breed issue like some organizations would like us to believe? Or is it a case of the wrong people owning the wrong dog? If given the opportunity to study the dogs’ behavior, we might get some answers. It may be a medical issue for others. That could explain much too. But again, unless the dog is left alive, we will never have any answers. To condemn and put to death before any answers are found is irresponsible of us as a society. None of us want to hear of our dogs biting someone, so to learn from those that have would make sense so we can help prevent more bites from happening in the future.
Trouble is, banning a particular breed doesn’t work. Sure, there may be a drop in that particular breed in regards to biting incidences, but there is always another breed to tickle the public’s fancy to take its place. Can you see where I am heading with this? Yep, you guessed it…banning dogs’ altogether. Wait a minute…isn’t that what PETA, HSUS and the other AR’s (Animal Rights) have been screaming about all along? Makes you wonder who started the BSL in the first place doesn’t it?
Shadowlands
The opinions and views expressed in this blog are those of Sandy Allen/Shadowlands and do not reflect the views and opinions of Dobermann Station or its members.
Copyright © 2011 Sandy Allen/Shadowlands. All rights reserved. Revised: ALL PICTURES AND CONTENT ON THIS BLOG ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF Sandy Allen/Shadowlands K9 Training/FireAndIce Dobermans & Alaskan Malamutes and may not be used, copied or reprinted without express permission from the owner and Dobermann Station. Copyrighted 2011