Sentences with phrase «dangerous dog laws»

The problem ultimately lies with the individual owner, and that is where the focus of dangerous dog laws should be.
The local police chief stated to the news media that the ordinance was «unnecessary» because the town already had a breed neutral dangerous dog law in place.
The plus one this week is really a plus 4 — as I think it represents a huge turning point for where we're headed with dangerous dog laws in this country.
The behavior of these owners will not be affected by dangerous dog laws because they do not see their dogs as capable of aggression.
The city may benefit more from a potentially dangerous dog law that encourages owners to take action before a serious injury occurs or the dog is declared dangerous.
Good Dangerous Dog Laws place the owner in the position of ensuring that their dog (s) comply with all state and local requirements.
The answer to dangerous dogs can be found in generic Dangerous Dog Laws which address the underlying cause of most dog - related deaths and injuries — irresponsible dog ownership.
Instead, dangerous dog laws from now on must focus on what's said to be the more effective approach: regulating behavior, of the dogs themselves and of their owners.
The new law sets forth a statewide dangerous dog law, and specifically prohibits regulations based on breed alone.
The focus of dangerous dog laws should be on the behavior of the dog and the dog's owner, not the breed.
The battle was fought with taxpayer funds that could have been used to actually make the community safer through effective breed - neutral dangerous dog laws, instead of targeting a harmless service dog.
Unfortunately, some cities enact dangerous dog laws that deprive people of their property - their pets - simply on the basis of breed.
His succinct insight into dangerous dog laws and breed specific legislation in America is worth quoting.
 § 67 - 4.1  Many of these dogs would likely be declared dangerous regardless under most dangerous dog laws because of their history.
The Ohio Legislature is considering a bill to fix the state's dangerous dog law by providing due process for owners whose pets are accused of crimes and eliminating the breed specific portion of the current law.
It's great to see that logic and rational thinking are winning out over hysteria in creating dangerous dog laws.
«There is a better way: Research clearly shows that a more effective approach to dealing with dangerous dogs includes improving bite prevention education and implementing non-breed-specific dangerous dog laws, enacted to place the primary responsibility for a dog's behavior on the owner, regardless of dog's breed.»
Mayor Mike Hobart of Sioux City, IA thinks it's time for the council to tweak the city's controversial dangerous dog law.
We invite dog owners everywhere to join the cause: to educate the public about the benefits of training their dogs, about the need for reasonable dangerous dog laws and enforceable animal control ordinances.
The bill also updates Massachusetts» antiquated animal control laws, creates oversight of and requires training for animal control officers in the state, and strengthens dangerous dog laws without targeting specific breeds.
In Oregon we helped pass a landmark dangerous dog law and in Monroe County, Florida, we worked with residents and local government to replace an unenforceable $ 500 intact animal fee with a $ 35 fee, removed arbitrary restrictions on animal limits, and made other changes that vastly increase chances for compliance and cultivate goodwill and cooperation between citizens, lawmakers and animal control officials.
Stronger enforcement of existing dangerous dog laws.
Violations can mean misdemeanor charges.  Go here for more on the Wichtia Dangerous Dog law.
Delegate Cheryl Glenn will introduce an amendment to the state's proposed dangerous dog law this week that would prohibit municipalities from banning or regulating dogs based on their breed.
Enforcement of dangerous dog laws is ultimately the responsibility of local government authorities, and it is important that they exercise their responsibility with vigor and discretion to protect both the public and responsible pet guardians.
Gartenstein said this week that he planned to take a revised version of the dangerous dog law before the Common Council's Laws and Rules Committee to fix the defect cited by Kirschner.
The National Animal Control Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Center for Disease Control, the White House, the Department of Justice and most professional animal welfare organizations have all spoken out against breed discriminatory laws and have supported breed - neutral dangerous dog laws.
In addition to educational programs within the community, Love - A-Bull also believes that dangerous dog laws should be focused on the actions or inaction of the owner, rather than on the breed of the dog.
Pit bull terriers To help keep pit - bull - terrier - like dogs out of shelters, Best Friends is fighting breed - discriminatory legislation and advocating for breed - neutral dangerous dog laws.
The Livingston County Kentucky Fiscal Court is in the process of trying to enact a dangerous dog law that would target several different dog breeds.
«HB 97 is great for Utah because it finally means that dangerous dog laws can focus on behavior — both of the owner and the dog — rather than breed or appearance.
Consequently, dangerous dog laws should more properly be called dangerous dog owner laws, because the laws should focus on owner actions (and inactions) and owner responsibility (and irresponsibility).
What will work is proactive and effective enforcement of leash, license, and Dangerous Dog laws that address the actions of risky dogs and holds their owners responsible.
-- A strong, proactive, breed - neutral dangerous dog law would have had a strong likelihood of helping save Ms Richey.
The National Animal Control Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Center for Disease Control, the White House, the Department of Justice, and most professional animal welfare organizations have all spoken out against breed discriminatory laws and have supported breed - neutral dangerous dog laws that apply to all.
The city passed it's dangerous dog law — which includes a ban on «pit bulls» — in March of 2008, and it has been a huge black - eye and distraction for the city.
Dangerous dog laws must accord pet guardians adequate opportunity to challenge charges brought against their pets.
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