MN Ignorance

[RightHandImp]

Hey all, there are 2 videos on this site. Though it is sad that the litltle girl was bitten...my issue is with the 2nd video where the man states that we have "too many pitbulls,rottweilers, akitas..."blah blah.

I need help, to know what to do about fighting a potential BSL in my state. I love my dogs, between my bully girl Dolce and my two corgis.

Thanks everyone for your advice :)


http://wcco.com/pets/local_story_111220104.html

[Michele]

Google "pitbull" and print out all positive articles. Then, send those articles to all the politicians in your area with a nice letter.....

[DryCreek]

Provide them with a model legislation that has already proven effective and self supporting. It will appeal to them in ways that they won't be able to resist. It pays for itself ;)


The Calgary Model
Calgary’s bylaw officers have taken a stand against breed banning, and responded to dog bite concerns with a tougher licensing program and stronger enforcement. The City of Calgary also spends considerable funds on dog safety public awareness and education campaigns. Research shows that just 1 hour of dog safety training in grades 2 and 3 can reduce these attacks by 80%.

"We don't punish breeds, we punish behavior," said chief bylaw officer Bill Bruce. "The bottom line is, we believe all dogs are capable of biting."

In Calgary, 90 per cent of dogs are licensed, allowing bylaw officers to keep track of pets and owners. The city also has a strict fine structure that includes a $250 penalty for chase incidents and $350 fines for bites. The bylaw also allows the officers to declare specific dogs as “dangerous” and this label brings with it higher license fees, muzzling rules and age restrictions on the dog's handlers. The bylaw states that a dog can only be destroyed by owner request or court order.

The county of Newell in Alberta received dozens of letters and e-mails from around the world from people who oppose breed restrictions, said deputy Reeve Jack Harbinson.

"We decided after listening to the people, they were right," he said.

The success of their actions? Approximately 1000 reported dog bites in 1985 and 260 reported dog bites in 2003.

Calgary’s dangerous dog legislation was implemented in response to the bite problem. Dangerous dog, not dangerous breed. The results speak for themselves – a 70% drop in the number of OVERALL dog bites.

http://www.bdnhumanesociety.com/calgary_solution.htm

Here's the legislation....

http://www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org/calgaryAB.html

[RightHandImp]

Provide them with a model legislation that has already proven effective and self supporting. It will appeal to them in ways that they won't be able to resist. It pays for itself ;)


Here's the legislation....

http://www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org/calgaryAB.htmlThank you both for your help , hopefully they dont try and pass one...but, get this there was just another incident last night involving two more dogs. I don't know what these people are doing, but they make responsible owners lok bad too. Grrrr!!!!

[RightHandImp]

http://wcco.com/pets/local_story_116000309.html

Yet another link to the same story. I'm glad to hear of the law just passed recently, but the woman who just recently bitten wants "all dogs like that put away".... :( dan, why are people so, so, I don't know how to put it.

I have to admit that I chuckled when they reported that the dogs jumped a 3foot high fence, hahaha...If they only knew that 3 feet is nothing to these dogs, it was just interesting how they make it sound like the dogs were so intent on "killing" (thats what the woman thought) this lady by jumping 3 damned feet...sorry maybe that's kinda sick of me but really.