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Originally Posted by Less
That perhaps explains why there are so many dogs in homes.
Anyone can be a 'dog owner', how many of these 'dog owners' really do give their 'possessions' the proper care and attention that is required?
To reduce the number of dogs that end up in homes or being treated cruelly, it should be difficult to 'own' a dog.
I have had many dogs over the years, they all lived an active and long life, I would love to have the companionship of one now, however, circumstances change and I know that I wouldn't be able to give the standard of care and attention that would be required, but I could have a dog within just a few hours with no-one checking that I would be a responsible and caring 'owner'.
Bring in laws that make a 'dog owner' a difficult thing to become then perhaps less dogs will be treated badly.
Make sure that the dogs are going to be safe and secure and not just loved while they are in the cutesy puppy stage then perhaps there will be less human tragedies caused by dogs that turn on people. Give out a licence that has to be earned by proving an understanding of the care and needs of these animals, not a dog licence, a 'dog owners' licence that can be revoked at the first sign of mistreatment, cruelty or neglect.
'Mans best friend' is what a dog is known as, good grief, if ever anyone has proved how misplaced that friendship is, it's man's inhumanity to an animal that can show both loyalty and affection to a beast that doesn't deserve it.
By the way Accyexplorer, before you go into rant mode I only quoted you as an example of the term 'dog owner', I am absolutely NOT implying that you are a bad 'dog owner'.
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This may shock you but,I'm incline to agree Less
Re the licensing of dogs,yes, you should not be able to own one without a licence which certifies your competence to control it, and records the dog's microchip number – just like your driving licence and your vehicle registration document.
To obtain a licence folk should need to demonstrate the competence to train a dog to a minimum standard this would ensure that they understood the basics of communicating with and controlling their dog, which even many well-meaning 'dog-owners' do not appear to know.
In addition a need to demonstrate a knowledge of its welfare needs and of your legal responsibilities wouldn't go a miss either.
Personally, I got my dog (fully comprehending the care and attention needed) as I enjoy the process of bringing up a dog from a pup.
I'm sure your aware, The happiness and sense of satisfaction from raising a good,loyal dog from a pup is second to none and far outweighs the time and money spent on them.
The importance of pets is much more remarkable to some people who live alone, especially those old folk without children.
Under these circumstances, dogs are not only pets they are more likely to be companions to the bitter end (part of the family).
Finally,Why can't all your comments be of this standard when directed at me?
