| "Bad Dogs" in Seattle continued
Viewed Town Meeting this evening. There were horrifically scarred children present as a result of dog attacks by a Husky and an English Bulldog. A male jogger was present who had been attacked by a Rottie in this locale.
Ken Schram moderated well and equitably. He posed thoughtful, well directed questions. An attorney and aggressive dog behaviorist/trainer were present who really helped educate thru this volatile issue.
The concensus is what we, as Rottie owners, all know. It is owner responsibility, accountability and liability. Educate the children as how to be with dogs, never leaving them unattended. KNOW YOUR BREED. Do not impose breed specific legislation. Impose higher insurance bonds of 500K to lM for those owners with dogs determined to be dangerous (there is presently a bill before WA state House of Representatives to impose a 250K bond). Force the prosecutors to act swiftly in filing charges when a dog attacks. Our last Rottie attack of 2 months ago ended with a man with permanent nerve damage to arm and leg and no legal recourse against the owners. They moved within a week after the attack with no charges being filed. The dogs were immediately killed on site.
This was a very favorable show for us in the Pacific Northwest. It provided a start to public education. Now I get to do more snail and E-mail!!
[This message has been edited by Lady B (edited March 28, 1999).]
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