A License to own a Pitbull?

Has these idea ever been brought to attention or possibly being used anywhere?

I was wondering this as I read about the judge who said that she would kill all pitbulls if she could.

I believe this would be a great argument to BSL and would greatly cut back BYBs, uncaring handlers, underground thug pit fighters and generally anyone who doesn't deserve or need a 'pitbull'.

This license wouldn't have to be that hard to acquire, either. Just a good test of handling, caring, a 'what to do in case of' test, knowledge of the breed test and so forth.

Could be brought about by an organization, and maybe even ADBA or UKC could handle it? I mean I'm sure they'd love to hand out papers and licenses and charge anywhere from $10-50 to issue a license and re-new it every year.

I mean, people that know nothing of the breed would be less prone to go out and by one. On top of that, Billy the 16 year old who just has to have one because his buddy does wouldn't be able to coax his parents into getting him one.

I also believe that people should be at least 18 to own a pitbull.

If I ever had a litter drop I would never sell a pup to anyone under 18.


Anyway, give me some feedback, let me know what ya'll think.

I'm actually thinking of pushing this idea and starting a petition for BSL.

 

BULLSH%T!

I'll push for breeder liability first.

 

I think everyone should have to actually take a test of general knowledge to get a license to own any dog.

 

you make many good points,,however,,call me a paranoia,,but,,I would not license my dogs,,I don't now,,i have all working breeds and do not want the government knowing exactly what I got,,I think the less they know the better. it seems no matter what is done its such a bite in the @ss

 

there is pro's and cons to everything..... but i dont think it will stop the BYB's they will just breed anyways

maybe a lisence to match a dog? i mean heck you have to have a liscene to own a gun.... and they probibly have shooting comps and ect. why cant we have proper matches by the rules?...

again there would be pros and cons to that also... obvioulsy and of course it would never happen.

 

I don't think the government would be too much involved unless something happened with the dogs(i.e attack, animal rights or something etc.).

and even if there were a license brought about I doubt everyone would jump up and go get one.

But, in case of of a court or some other government organization had to get involved with you and your dog, maybe a license would help?

Aren't there other licenses to own certain animals?

 

I personally wouldn't want to give up anymore rights than I have to. Or add any laws to the ten thousand existing laws. There's nothing you can do about kids getting these dogs. IT'll happen anyways.

 

The problem is, dog owners are so diverse, and there is no single set of criteria for what defines a responsible one. If there's going to be a dog owner licensing system, maybe it should be similar to the driver's license. You can get one when you turn 18, but if you start screwing around and getting cited for things (loose dogs, bites, noise nuisances, letting poop pile up), you get points on your license. Too many points, your license gets suspended, and you can't own or handle dogs.

And it should go for all dogs, not just Pit Bulls. If we start letting breed-specific language creep into our laws, we've already lost.

 

sounds like a good ideea, but in reality would be a BSL nightmare.

 

This is not a good idea at all. First step toward something worse. As soon as a few accidents happen with people who didn't get the permit and everybody against our dogs would use it against us.

 

I think we have enough laws and rules that don't work as is. Why add more. What are you reaching for, socialism?

 

ask yourself if you would like to have a license to take a s@#T, or to have sex! I feel that to many people want to get in your pocket. Isn't paying taxes enough for you! personally some adults should not be allowed to breed but we don't make them get a license to have children! next youll be asking me to get a license for owing a poodle! forget about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! disagree with ya!

 

We need to police our own. Stop adopting/selling dogs to people who shouldn't own them, help educate those already in the breed, do some good for your dogs. We created this problem, and we need to fix it.

The last thing we need are more laws, more regulations. . . When the current ones can't be enforced as it is!

 

I don't agree your parrents should dictate whether you can have a pit bull or not. I been running w/ this breed since I was 14. 've had a few mentors which always helps some I listened to and some I never will get advice from again.

 

Well, if having sex or using the bathroom was banned where I live, then yes, I would GREATLY appreciate a license to do so. Those are two things I can't live without lol.

But just like my dogs. Let's say I live in Dade County(where pitbulls are banned), I would love to be offered a license to own a pitbull and still live in the area.

Yes, this specifies our breed, but it is already specified in that area and banned. There is really no other option. You can try to petition to release the ban as much as you want, but to no avail.

Maybe a certificate or license wouldn't be useful to everyone, but I'm sure in a city where the dogs are banned, it would be helpful.

 

Hell, the ban in Dade County isn't doing much. There's a bulldog on every corner. For every dog you see that's confinscated on TV, there are at least 5 more in hiding. My own dog came from there (Which is something I don't understand. The shelter will allow pit bulls to be adopted out so long as they will not be housed in Dade County. If they were really as dangerous as they claim, all would be euthanized upon entering the shelter)

 

AH! but maybe we should

 

and my aim wouldn't be 'socialism'.


I'm just thinking more of a certificate that shows you are a capable dog/pitbull owner. Not government issued, but government recognized. It could be handled by our own pitbull registries.
You don't have to get certified, but you can get certificate showing that you are a capable owner.

In turn, it could be done for all dog breeds. Nothing you 'have' to do, but something that would be better for you and your dogs.

Then again, I'm sure, this wouldn't hold against anything in court, but maybe.

Certified(or licensed or w/e) breeders, certified trainers, dog handlers, owners.

As opposed to uncertified breeders, owners, trainers, etc.

 

Our own breed owners, and forum members, are supporters of BSL...unbelievable.

 

If they will just let anyone breed (have kids) without a license, then it will never happen with dogs. I mean we all know that some people just should'nt have that right.