Not all Dog's are what we expect, neither are Human's (Humane?)hummm...conundrum

     My  experiences through my work took me many places, where dogs lived. Through this I became acquainted with many different breeds of dogs. All different, just like people you have to take the time to get to really know them. ( Co-habitate)...Some pretty, some cute, some ugly, some smart and some just plain dangerous.Most of the dogs I met reflect on their owners as to their dispositions. But,  "Never, count on that"!! Dogs are dogs..., and left alone with there instincts and some guidance, usually turn out pretty Great! But there's always the unexpected responses that leave us in a world of trouble's.
    It's not too pretty or cute when anyone gets bit or attacked by a dog, but it is their only defense and their instincts are to protect their home and masters.These are natural instincts, not ones you have to encourage by teasing or playing rough, or teaching them to catch things like other animals. They do need training but it should be to control them, not to make them mean or dangerous! They are suppose to be treated as "Family Pets" in order to socialize with people. A "Mean Dog", is a dead dog under most social conditions. There has to be rules to protect the people? But What about the rules for protecting  animals? When I started this story, my intent was to tell you a Rottweiler story, but now I think I'm being re-directed  to the conditions and rules to control animals.
     Let's explore this for a minute...#1- all dogs must be kept in a fenced yard, enclosure, or on a leash...( This law provides for the protections of people)...only sometimes. Translated this means, I can feel safe knowing that I have left my dog chained to a tree or a dog house ( because Law #2 says you must provide shelter from the elements for your pet) or he's in his dog pen. And he won't be able to bite anyone... all day...for weeks and months, everyday while I'm at work. Every day I feed him, water him, and give him time off the chain or out of the pen... Then I put him back up for another work-week. Dog pens are not animal cages, they are es capable too if not made from sturdy materials.. I have seen dogs chew through 2x6's.
  What happens to this dog? The dog you Love and care for, when you are away?
  Your dog will defend his territory. Why? Because you are not there to tell him what he should do. Most dogs that feel threatened by a stranger, will react by running away a short distance and then bark and growl to warn them away. And most times this works with adults...But what about the children who don't know any better, than to want to play with the dog, just like their own family dog? If you have your dog chained or caged please make sure you check the enclosure, chain and collar for any weaknesses. Constant lunging, can cause these to break and your chained dog is now loose on the approaching child...

1-your dog has just broke his chain and it scared him...

2-the approaching child is scaring him...

3-your dog is use to protecting his 15' or 20' area

4-your not home

5- the parents of the child are not watching their child either?

6-your dog winds up in the pound for biting a child...Why? Because he just did what you trained him to do...
Protect his 15'-20' home from an approaching stranger.

7- depending on how bad the attack was....will determine whether or not your dog will be put to "Death"

(In  most severe cases the dog loses)! People tend to want to avoid Law Suits so they opt. to kill the animals.
I must add that this procedure was done in the "Old days", to avoid the possibility of transmitting rabies. And the dog's head was sent for testing. But now days medicine has discovered that the animal can be quarantined for 10-days, and observed for symptoms. * There is no cure for rabies...only Preventatives... Have your animals vaccinated... Just my opinion, but your child would prefer you choose the 2nd option.



Confucius says: The only "Good Dog", has a "Good Owner "! One that protects him from the "Laws".
Confused says: I'm still confused as to "Why"? Our Pet Laws don't include instruction manuals...