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State Considering Tougher Dog Tethering Laws
Kylee Cruz | KXLY4 Reporter
Posted: 6:19 pm PST February 10, 2012
Updated: 7:02 pm PST February 10, 2012
Text SizeAAASPOKANE, Wash. -- Washington dog owners could soon have tougher regulations to follow as a bill make its way through the state house in Olympia aims to limit the amount of time a dog is chained up outside and would also ban choke and pinch type collars.
"It's been proven that dogs on chains or on tethers and have more aggression issues because they don't have an outlet for themselves," Gail Mackie with Spokanimal said.
If passed, House Bill 1755 would create tethering limits for dogs in Washington. A person would be subject to penalties if they leave a dog restrained or tied outside between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., for more than 10 consecutive hours, during severe weather emergencies or if they are on the same restraint as another animal.
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February 10th, 2012 5:56 pm
Washington dog owners could soon have tougher regulations to follow as a bill make its way through the state house in Olympia aims to limit the amount of time a dog is chained up outside and would also ban choke and pinch type collars. KXLY4's Kylee Cruz reports.
» More KXLY.com VideoDog owner John Eutsler thinks it's important to have laws like this in place.
"I don't think a dog should be chained for long periods of time, it's harmful to the dog, it can be harmful to their throats and necks," Eutsler said.
Not everyone's fond of the measure however. Representative Matt Shea from Spokane Valley voted against it in the House Judiciary Committee.
"This is just another perfect example of government trying to regulate every aspect of our lives," Shea said.
Shea calls the bill unneeded and unnecessary.
"It's seeking to place heavy restrictions and burdens on people here in the state of Washington and there are already laws in place to deal with animal cruelty."
Despite his thumbs down the bill passed the committee on a 7-6 vote.
Supporters say this bill aims to protect the health and well being of animals.
"It's really, really important for the safety again of the animals and the safety of the people who have to go past these animals on chains," Gail Mackie said.
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Now it doesnt state about the pinch or choke collars if they can enforce this law while WALKING the dog. I dont have issues with them making a tethering law, but if they are trying to tell me what kind of collar to use while walking.. Im gonna be ticked off !
Kylee Cruz | KXLY4 Reporter
Posted: 6:19 pm PST February 10, 2012
Updated: 7:02 pm PST February 10, 2012
Text SizeAAASPOKANE, Wash. -- Washington dog owners could soon have tougher regulations to follow as a bill make its way through the state house in Olympia aims to limit the amount of time a dog is chained up outside and would also ban choke and pinch type collars.
"It's been proven that dogs on chains or on tethers and have more aggression issues because they don't have an outlet for themselves," Gail Mackie with Spokanimal said.
If passed, House Bill 1755 would create tethering limits for dogs in Washington. A person would be subject to penalties if they leave a dog restrained or tied outside between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., for more than 10 consecutive hours, during severe weather emergencies or if they are on the same restraint as another animal.
KXLY.com Video
EmbedSharePurchaseState Considering Tougher Dog Tethering Laws
February 10th, 2012 5:56 pm
Washington dog owners could soon have tougher regulations to follow as a bill make its way through the state house in Olympia aims to limit the amount of time a dog is chained up outside and would also ban choke and pinch type collars. KXLY4's Kylee Cruz reports.
» More KXLY.com VideoDog owner John Eutsler thinks it's important to have laws like this in place.
"I don't think a dog should be chained for long periods of time, it's harmful to the dog, it can be harmful to their throats and necks," Eutsler said.
Not everyone's fond of the measure however. Representative Matt Shea from Spokane Valley voted against it in the House Judiciary Committee.
"This is just another perfect example of government trying to regulate every aspect of our lives," Shea said.
Shea calls the bill unneeded and unnecessary.
"It's seeking to place heavy restrictions and burdens on people here in the state of Washington and there are already laws in place to deal with animal cruelty."
Despite his thumbs down the bill passed the committee on a 7-6 vote.
Supporters say this bill aims to protect the health and well being of animals.
"It's really, really important for the safety again of the animals and the safety of the people who have to go past these animals on chains," Gail Mackie said.
© 2012 KXLY.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior permission.
Now it doesnt state about the pinch or choke collars if they can enforce this law while WALKING the dog. I dont have issues with them making a tethering law, but if they are trying to tell me what kind of collar to use while walking.. Im gonna be ticked off !
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