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Tildy
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I think the general public needs to be trained better. I love all breeds of dogs and I think that all dog owners should be taught to train thier dogs in several areas. I always train my dogs to accept children and other animals, allow people to take food and bones off them and touch them while thier eating (I certainly dont encourage it but I know if a child tries it the dog wont react), and just to be generally gentle with people. Then I dont let people near my dogs without ensuring they are going to treat it nice. I don't leave any children unattended with them either. Parents should be taught to train thier children in approaching a dog and reading body language and to never leave thier children alone with a dog they don't know.
Breeds should not be banned. People should be better regulated. I reckon dog licenses would be a good idea. Only allowed to breed dogs if you have a breeder license and without one you must only own desexed dogs. The license application process should include a course on dog training, ownership and body language. As part of your license you should have to train your dog in a variety of social situations including kids and other dogs and very good basic obedience. If you fail you get a warning for minor offences and the dog gets removed if its dangerous. A licensing system like this would help cut down the instances of unwanted puppies too. Well, it's an idea anyway. I think humans at large create our own problems and we should cop the resposibility rather than blaming every other creature.
Breeds should not be banned. People should be better regulated. I reckon dog licenses would be a good idea. Only allowed to breed dogs if you have a breeder license and without one you must only own desexed dogs. The license application process should include a course on dog training, ownership and body language. As part of your license you should have to train your dog in a variety of social situations including kids and other dogs and very good basic obedience. If you fail you get a warning for minor offences and the dog gets removed if its dangerous. A licensing system like this would help cut down the instances of unwanted puppies too. Well, it's an idea anyway. I think humans at large create our own problems and we should cop the resposibility rather than blaming every other creature.