Babsy Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Why do people want to bring dangerous dogs to Shetland?Is it because they feel inadequate or are they simply Neds??? Lords blissins to you Aa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 ^^ Depends what you class as a dangerous dog. Are you referring to those listed within legislation? A jack russell can be dangerous, as can a yorkshire terrier. People think of rotweilers as being dangerous but they tend to be more intelligent than smaller dogs (larger brain); however, because of the power within their jaws and the damage a bite can sustain, some people would say they were dangerous. If you are of the opinion that a biting dog is dangerous then one could surmise that all dogs have the potential to be dangerous as they are all capable of biting. Or do you go by the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan, who owns more than one pit bull, who regards most dogs as being trainable and capable of being rehabilitated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khitajrah Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 A jack russell can be dangerous... If you are of the opinion that a biting dog is dangerous then one could surmise that all dogs have the potential to be dangerous as they are all capable of biting. My eldest is currently nursing a Jack Russell bite. That'll teach him to try to 'make friends' through the fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 ^^ Sorry to hear that; hope they gws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest posiedon Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 BabsyWhy do people want to bring dangerous dogs to Shetland? There are no dangerous dogs persay, just irresponsible owners.In ten years as a postman I was bitten by one Alsatian, one Scottie, and numerous sheepdogs. (No not in Shetland)I suspect it's because the sheepdogs were being kept as house dogs and not getting enough exercise/work. Which breeds do you regard as dangerous Babsy? (Expect some flack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanna Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Are you talking about a particular dangerous dog, have you been bitten by one? where did you see this dangerous dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babsy Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 ^^Well I look on all great muckle dog's as dangerous,I think anyone taking them out ,should be drug tested, and breathalysed, same as you would if driving a car. And if they are found over the limit they should be fined, ect....I know of one or two characters that have muckle dogs that are alcholics.One in particular would have trouble holding back a chihuahua let alone two muckle dogs. Lords blissins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanna Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Not a dog lover then are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharney houghs Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 I especially like dogs who have muzzles on while out in public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Sadly, this link is very much related to this topic:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8627361.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keedle Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 My grandson is absolutely witted from any kind o dug . Mainley because wir neebers dug jumps on tap o you and and nips withoot brakkin skin . His auntys dugs yaps and barks at onthin dat moves so he winna go tae dir hoose . Why can fok no train animals tae behave among youngsters . Wir cats used tae spit an hiss but a water pistol did da trick ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardanger Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 ^^Well I look on all great muckle dog's as dangerous,I think anyone taking them out ,should be drug tested, and breathalysed, same as you would if driving a car. And if they are found over the limit they should be fined, ect....I know of one or two characters that have muckle dogs that are alcholics.One in particular would have trouble holding back a chihuahua let alone two muckle dogs. Lords blissins. "muckle dogs that are alcoholics" Well, Shetland's aye had a drink problem, but --------?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Why do dangerous owners bring up dogs? I recently worked in a new town in the northwest and noticed alot of this. Most were 15 to 25 but there was an alarming number of minors in control of these dogs. It is, i feel a status symol, maybe an extention to the nether regions. The animals look splended in the warm sun, they are glad to be out of the yard they are in and are naturaly full of energy. After a few weeks this then turns to frustration and some form of doggy mental illness. I will describe the yard I saw... It was 12' by 10' foot with two dogs in similar stature to Rottweilers. but golden in colour. In one corner was a covered area made from pallets, you could not see the grass, path or any plant life because the whole area was covered in a layer of mud and dog crap. Next to the door, the one with the paint removed by the dogs constantly scratchin at it there were the kids outside toys, and small human footprints around them.When you approach the fence they both bounded up and slavered and whimpered for your affection, these poor animals. We did the right thing... I saw this because I was up a ladder very close to the said garden... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 I have many friends who breed large dogs,,in particular Rotties/Doberman/and my brother has had 3 Staffies over the years.....All are responsible owners and have gone to great lenghths to socialise their dogs. Anyone who has not taken the time to train a dog should not be allowed to own one.. I agree with "shetland peat" if you keep the animal shut away it will become a mental case....dogs are naturally social animals and seek out human contact....It is long overdue that some kind of liscence should be brought back and not one with a piddling fee... You have to obtain permission from the council if you wish to keep a dog or cat for that matter and you should be asked to provide a copy of said liscence fee and some kind of registration document...That would maybe help cut down all the owners who take on dogs and are not prepared to take on the resonsibility that goes with it.... No dog should need to be permanently caged uo if it has been trained properly I know that most owners are responsible but the few who are not make it very difficult for the rest of usThis is only my opinion and no doubt it will conflict with others ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleepsie Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 ^^ A jack russell can be dangerous, as can a yorkshire terrier. People think of rotweilers as being dangerous but they tend to be more intelligent than smaller dogs (larger brain); however, because of the power within their jaws and the damage a bite can sustain, some people would say they were dangerous. Rottweilers and pit bulls account for two-thirds of human fatalities resulting from dog attacks. http://www.ehow.com/list_6189202_10-aggressive-dog-breeds.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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