dogs

[dpfreed@webtv.net (David Freed)]

I just read Steve Shaw's post about dogs at Vet check 3, 5, and 7.  He
is politely ignoring the fact that  one of the dogs was a loose pit
bull.  While I'm sure it is well trained and "would never bite anyone",
I don't believe it belonged loose at a ride and it caused me to stay
back although I was Pnr ing.  Call it prejudice,   I believe that some
breeds require more supervision than others and a higher level of
responsibility and diligence in assuring the safety of everyone.  I was
in the vicinity when some folks brought up a young mastiff and this pit
bull came over to establish pecking order.  I did not like the scenario
one bit and think folks at the ride got off lucky without a dog-bite
incident.  I have trained dogs over  the years, by the way,  never
beyond Shutzhund I work, but think that I have some basis for my
concern.  jan freed

p.s.  (I left my dogs at home and paid well to do so!)


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