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 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.
(See Losing in Aurora, pit bull advocates set their dogs on us, Blue Buffalo, & Home 4 the Holidays, Christmas baby killed by pit bulls because Miami - Dade law is not enforced, and Quebec introduces toughest
dangerous dog law in North America.)
By contrast, following Winnipeg's enactment of a breed - neutral
dangerous dog law in 2000, pit bull bites remained low and both Rottweiler and total dog bites decreased significantly (Winnipeg reported bite statistics, 1984 - 2003).
Not exact matches
The
Dangerous Dogs Act Study Group (DDASG) and Lord Redesdale criticised the Government for what they saw as its part in the ongoing problem of «status dogs» by making them appeal to those wishing to intimidate others and rebel against the existing
Dogs Act Study Group (DDASG) and Lord Redesdale criticised the Government for what they saw as its part
in the ongoing problem of «status
dogs» by making them appeal to those wishing to intimidate others and rebel against the existing
dogs» by making them appeal to those wishing to intimidate others and rebel against the existing
law.
Richin said the
law should require owners of
dangerous dogs to be trained to properly care for them, and
dogs should be kept
in yards with security fencing.
Katy Clark (Lab, rabbit
in the headlights) wants a tightening
in the
law on
dangerous dogs.
Following news that the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recommended that Defra extends the
law on
dangerous dogs to cover
dog attacks that injure a protected animal, which would include cats, Cats Protection has issued the following statement: «We very much welcome this recommendation and are pleased that the issue was raised
in yesterday's House of Commons debate,» explained Jacqui Cuff, Cats...
His succinct insight into
dangerous dog laws and breed specific legislation
in America is worth quoting.
The Montréal SPCA argued that the
law was discriminatory towards
dogs that are not
dangerous, which could result
in innocent, well - behaved shelter
dogs being euthanized.
Muzzles must be used by
law in the case of
dog breeds that are considered «potentially
dangerous».
DELTONA - Two
dangerous pit bulls that were stolen twice from a Daytona Beach animal shelter while they awaited euthanasia were recovered and destroyed Monday night.Armed with a search warrant, Deltona Animal Control workers and officers from several local
law enforcement agencies seized the
dogs at 7 p.m. Monday, Deltona Fire Chief Robert Rogers said Tuesday.The
dogs - a dark brindle male named Chewie and a white - chested female named Sadie - were found at a Deltona residence and taken to the Halifax Humane Society shelter
in Daytona Beach.
Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is calling for tougher
laws regulating
dangerous dogs after three separate attacks by pit bulls and Rottweilers
in two days.
Local ordinances
in most Florida counties allow animal control officers to seize
dangerous dogs, but the
laws carry only minimal punishments, said Don Westfall, manager of the Orange County Animal Control Department.
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.
 That is an outdated myth, and when it is repeated as
in a case like this, it contributes to tragedy not only for these
dogs, but also sends a message to animal control,
law enforcement, prosecutors, courts and the public that pit bulls are
dangerous because of breeding and should be killed. Â
Allowing a «sworn statement» by a citizen to initiate a «
dangerous dog» investigation, as provided by «Emily's Law,» is a good idea... last year our legislators amended our «dangerous Dog» laws in Virgin
dog» investigation, as provided by «Emily's
Law,» is a good idea... last year our legislators amended our «
dangerous Dog» laws in Virgin
Dog»
laws in Virginia.
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.
This bill
in its original form would allow a sheriff, local
law enforcement officer or animal control officer to determine whether a
dog is
dangerous and requires the court to take that determination into account when making its decision.
It's great to see that logic and rational thinking are winning out over hysteria
in creating
dangerous dog laws.
The Ohio Revised Code has
laws regarding
dogs running loose,
dog licenses and nuisance,
dangerous and vicious
dogs outlined
in Chapter 955.
We also support reasonable
laws to protect the public from
dangerous dogs and oppose breed - specific legislation
in any form.
Essentially, this ruling now makes breed specific legislation
in Ohio for anything beyond «purebred» American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers very problematic — meaning that they would have to go through all due processes and puts more pressure on cities with
laws pertaining to mixed breeds and other breeds, like cane corsos, that declaring these types of
dogs dangerous without due process is «unreasonable and arbitrary.»
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.
Since she was the only vet
in the community, this strategy worked like a charm and the city council passed a comprehensive breed - neutral
dangerous -
dog law instead.
With proven experience and expertise
in delivering effective public awareness campaigns, and
in working
in collaboration with local and central governments to pass and implement
laws and regulations to end cruel practices and strengthen animal protection legal provisions, we are well positioned to tackle Indonesia's cruel and
dangerous dog meat trade.
In March 2009, Italy repealed its long - standing breed specific law in which 17 dogs were identified as «dangerous breeds.&raqu
In March 2009, Italy repealed its long - standing breed specific
law in which 17 dogs were identified as «dangerous breeds.&raqu
in which 17
dogs were identified as «
dangerous breeds.»
Behavior - based
laws are more fair and more efficient at addressing the issue of
dangerous dogs in communities.
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 o
dangerous dogs can be found
in generic
Dangerous Dog Laws which address the underlying cause of most dog - related deaths and injuries — irresponsible dog o
Dangerous Dog Laws which address the underlying cause of most dog - related deaths and injuries — irresponsible dog ownersh
Dog Laws which address the underlying cause of most
dog - related deaths and injuries — irresponsible dog ownersh
dog - related deaths and injuries — irresponsible
dog ownersh
dog ownership.
Unleashed
dogs are against the
law in Chicago except
in designated
dog parks, which can themselves be dirty and
dangerous and filled with huge, poorly trained
dogs.
Owners of small
dogs who live
in neighborhoods that do not routinely enforce leash
laws often end up with pets who don't get enough exercise or socialization, because it is too
dangerous for them to walk
in their own neighborhoods!
If you don't sell the
dog to rehome it at a large fee it will end up
in dangerous situation like labs experiment on them, lie there are
laws against that now and frankly its a scare tactic.
Under Virginia's new
law,
dogs must wear a special «
dangerous dog» tag, and when he goes out
in public, he must also wear an orange «danger» collar.
NAIA supports reasonable
laws to protect the public from
dangerous dogs and opposes breed - specific legislation
in any form.
The day before the holiday, Cincinnati City Council unanimously overturned the Queen City's 13 - year - old ban on American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers and replaced the breed - specific
law with a generic
dangerous dog ordinance written in part by Ohio Valley Dog Owners Inc., an NAIA affilia
dog ordinance written
in part by Ohio Valley
Dog Owners Inc., an NAIA affilia
Dog Owners Inc., an NAIA affiliate.
More significantly, after pit bull advocates won legislation
in 19 states prohibiting the passage of breed - specific local
dangerous dog ordinances, victim advocates have mobilized on campaign budgets of nothing to stop the passage of similar
laws in at least six other states, as well as defeating aggressive efforts to repeal pit bull bans by ballot initiative
in Miami
in 2012 and Aurora, Colorado
in 2014, winning the 2016 passage of a pit bull ban
in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and obtaining the introduction of a proposed pit bull ban throughout Quebec province.
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 summary, the ASPCA advocates the implementation of a community dog bite prevention program encompassing media and educational outreach in conjunction with the enactment, and vigorous enforcement, of breed - neutral laws that focus on the irresponsible and dangerous behavior of individual guardians and their dog
In summary, the ASPCA advocates the implementation of a community
dog bite prevention program encompassing media and educational outreach
in conjunction with the enactment, and vigorous enforcement, of breed - neutral laws that focus on the irresponsible and dangerous behavior of individual guardians and their dog
in conjunction with the enactment, and vigorous enforcement, of breed - neutral
laws that focus on the irresponsible and
dangerous behavior of individual guardians and their
dogs.
The ASPCA believes that this approach — promoting education
in the appropriate care, training and supervision of
dogs as well as state and local
laws that address licensing, reproductive status, chaining / improper confinement, cruel treatment and at - large
dogs; imposing civil and criminal liability on guardians for their negligent and reckless behavior; and targeting problematic
dogs and guardians early with progressively escalating penalties — constitutes the most compassionate, fair, efficient and ultimately effective means of resolving concerns related to
dangerous dogs in the community.
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 official
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 official
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.
Establish better communication between area
law enforcement and animal care and control agencies, including sharing of information about addresses with histories of calls for violent offenses or
dangerous animals and establishing procedures for enlisting assistance from these agencies
in planning responses to situations where
dogs are known or likely to be present
Belarus adapted the Treatment of Animals
Law in 2012 that states a list of requirements for potentially
dangerous breeds of
dogs.
Her continuing efforts to draft and help pass legislation protecting children and animals resulted
in local and state
laws She has trained over 3,000 professionals and continues training
law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, veterinarians, animal shelter staff and more throughout Georgia on animal
law, animal cruelty,
dog fighting,
dangerous dog laws and
dog bite cases.
Some restrictions that various versions of BSL impose are: - muzzling and leashing
in public - muzzling and leashing
in cars - extra-short leash lengths - automatic
dangerous or vicious
dog designation, without any bite history - banning from city parks and beaches where other breeds are allowed - banning from leash - free parks where other breeds are allowed - banning completely from jurisdiction (although sometimes existing
dogs are allowed to stay)- special (i.e., more expensive) licensing and jurisdiction - wide registry - special tags identifying the
dog as a restricted
dog - mandatory microchipping and photograph - mandatory insurance (often one million dollars) for each individual
dog on the premises - mandatory signage indicating the presence of the
dog on the owner's property - mandatory secure enclosures (
in some cases, mandatory chaining)- mandatory spay / neuter (to eventually eliminate the breed entirely)- higher fines and / or jail time if a restricted breed bites or menaces - fines and / or jail time for any infraction of any provision regarding restricted breeds - age limit for walking the
dog in public - persons with criminal records not allowed to own a restricted breed - ability of
law enforcement to stop owners on the street just to check the
dog's status - ability of
law enforcement to seize
dogs without proof of wrongdoing - ability of
law enforcement to enter an owner's home, with or without a warrant, to investigate and / or seize a
dog
By deeming a
dog «
dangerous»,
law - abiding and responsible
dog owners will shy away from owning these breeds, therefore ensuring that the only hands that these
dogs are
in are the wrong ones.
The
law requires
dog owners to be over the age of 18 to walk the
dog, have certification of training the
dog, obtain breeding records, always use a leash and muzzle
in walks and must be
in a fenced yard with clear warning of
dangerous dog, or on a leash at all times.
Enforced the Responsible Treatment of animals Federal
Law in 2011, recognizing several «
dangerous»
dog breeds.
In both of those cases, the cities of Reynoldsburg and Lima were found to have
dangerous dog laws that conflicted with Ohio state
law, and were therefore unenforceable.
But some pets can prove
dangerous and Lake County leaders aim to put teeth
in a
law that regulates domestic animals.Pets and pet - related issues - from barking
dogs to pooper - scoopers to vicious animals - soon will come under the scrutiny of a group that will advise Lake County on proposed revisions to its animal control
law.County commissioners recently approved forming an advisory committee to study changes to Lake's animal control ordinance.
In a recent interview with the Salt Lake City Weekly, Best Friends Animal Society senior legislative attorney Ledy VanKavage explained, «The trend is to go away from breed - discriminatory
laws and pass comprehensive reckless - owner and
dangerous -
dog laws that are breed - neutral.»