I had a de-clawed cat, and it did as much damage to a dogs face as another cat WITH all it's claws.
The cat had it's rear claws...still able to defend itself. The dog NEVER even thought about going near that cat after that incident!
I agree that leash laws are for all animals, just as those pets entering a public place, such as PetCo, etc, MUSt be on leash or in a carrier...do people listen, heck no!! Do I make a fuss, heck yeah!!
Just because I own a rottie, I don't see it as a reason to let people know that leash laws exist for everyones safety - not just the dogs/cats/ferrets, etc...he's my dog, plain and simple!
I see owning ANY breed of dog as a chance to properly attempt to educate people about responsible PET ownership, and leash laws are just the beginning!
If I'm out for a walk and come across a loose dog with an owner sauntering along behind it, I'll let them know that MY dog is friendly, but I will NOT guarantee that he will be if he feels their dog is a threat to me (not to the dog, to ME)...that's just how he is...they usually see a rott and get nervous, but once I put Ben in a sit/stay, they 'collect' their dog, and we do proper introductions. They usually walk away in awe of how much self control Ben has when meeting a new dog...it's all in the training and socialization I tell people...:D
As for Mr Bullet Happy Cop...take away his gun for a LONG time...he needs to learn WHEN to use it...and shooting a dog to death, when off duty (??) with your service revolver, when NOT on a POLICE matter is NOT when you use the gun!
