Sentences with phrase «restricted breed dog owners»

Not exact matches

After four year old Ayen Chol was killed by a dog (characterised as a Pit Bull, but probably a large cross breed) in August of 2011, Victoria's State Government responded to public outcry and rushed through legislation which made it an offense for an owner to keep a restricted breed dog which not comply with the following conditions:

Because pit bulls are restricted, some owners may be labeling their dogs as other breeds or mixes, so they would not have to comply with the regulations.

The rules have now changed so that owners of restricted breeds can own the dogs, regardless of where they got the dogs from, as long as they have a sign off of approval from a veterinarian that the dog is of food temperament.

Namely RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) strategy, Oscar's law (The organization's name originates from the story of a dog called Oscar, who was rescued from a puppy factory in central Victoria), and Victorian Labor Party Efforts that restrict the number of dogs per breeding facility and require that pet shop owners to keep records of every dog sold.

Both publish magazines; train judges; support dog health research; attempt to assure the integrity of their registries; work for reasonable laws to protect dogs and dog owners; oppose unreasonable laws that target dog breeds and numbers and restrict breeding; allow affiliated clubs to host shows and trials; and work with breed clubs to establish and maintain standards by which the breeds can be judged.

Today, many Ohio and Kentucky dog owners face local ordinances that ban or restrict breeds and limit the number of dogs permitted in a household — ordinances that have the potential to increase the number of dogs dying in shelters.

Some pet owners and potential adopters may have trouble finding an insurance company to cover their dog if the breed is on their restricted list.

«Owners of dogs in the restricted category have a number of conditions to satisfy if they want to own or breed their dog.

NAIA opposes laws that target these problems by attempting to restrict or ban breeding or penalize responsible owners of intact dogs and cats.

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

Apartments say «no pets» or restrict pets by number and weight; condominium and townhouse units have postage - stamp yards and restrictions on fences; many subdivisions and residential communities prohibit above - ground fences and kennel runs; and owners think Ranger will be unhappy if he can't romp in a yard, so shelters and breed rescues get frantic calls about the dog that needs a home because «we're moving next week.»

Owners of restricted breeds or a dog that has a history of aggression (meaning that pet likely is excluded from their standard homeowners or renters coverage) could also consider a dog liability insurance policy.

Other insurance companies who provide insurance to dog owners regardless of breed include USAA and Einhorn Insurance, but these companies may charge you more for owning a restricted breed of dog, so it's still worth shopping around to get the best deal.