CC Dog Owner Turd Shuffle

[Icarus]

The dog muzzle rule must be abolished. 
Muzzles should not be mandatory.  If a dog/pet has the tendency to bite, then the owner of said animal shall bear the responsibility and liability for any damages caused by such animal. 


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Perhaps you should reconsider this statement? If a dog that has a tendancy to bite (i.e. viscious or agressive) and seriously savages a child or another pet, any pain and suffering is obviated if you just pay compensation?

Looking at all viewpoints, would you think the same if it was your child or pet who was savaged, disfigured or worse killed?

Muzzles are overkill and unnecesary for most dogs but it's always the exception that creates the rule. Sadly this safety call cannot be left to individual owners who are too close to the issue to make unbiased judgement on their own animals and any rule must be accross the board. The adage "my child - my pet would never do that" is so frequently followed by "they have never done that before" when it's too late.

The DMC rule is not a management invention but a safety measure for all residents AND PETS to prevent attacks.

[Zorro]

Well said Icky. I think me and me old mate Mutley would agree... 

[kent]

Icarus, Zorro,

Which country did you come from?

[Dber]

Mars, obviously.

[Vincent]

The dog muzzle rule must be abolished. 
Muzzles should not be mandatory.  If a dog/pet has the tendency to bite, then the owner of said animal shall bear the responsibility and liability for any damages caused by such animal. 

Perhaps you should reconsider this statement? If a dog that has a tendancy to bite (i.e. viscious or agressive) and seriously savages a child or another pet, any pain and suffering is obviated if you just pay compensation?

Looking at all viewpoints, would you think the same if it was your child or pet who was savaged, disfigured or worse killed?

Muzzles are overkill and unnecesary for most dogs but it's always the exception that creates the rule. Sadly this safety call cannot be left to individual owners who are too close to the issue to make unbiased judgement on their own animals and any rule must be accross the board. The adage "my child - my pet would never do that" is so frequently followed by "they have never done that before" when it's too late.

The DMC rule is not a management invention but a safety measure for all residents AND PETS to prevent attacks.[/quote]

Totally agree.............Vince

[kent]

The dog muzzle rule must be abolished. 
Muzzles should not be mandatory.  If a dog/pet has the tendency to bite, then the owner of said animal shall bear the responsibility and liability for any damages caused by such animal. 

Perhaps you should reconsider this statement? If a dog that has a tendancy to bite (i.e. viscious or agressive) and seriously savages a child or another pet, any pain and suffering is obviated if you just pay compensation?

Looking at all viewpoints, would you think the same if it was your child or pet who was savaged, disfigured or worse killed?

Muzzles are overkill and unnecesary for most dogs but it's always the exception that creates the rule. Sadly this safety call cannot be left to individual owners who are too close to the issue to make unbiased judgement on their own animals and any rule must be accross the board. The adage "my child - my pet would never do that" is so frequently followed by "they have never done that before" when it's too late.

The DMC rule is not a management invention but a safety measure for all residents AND PETS to prevent attacks.

Totally agree.............Vince

Hey guys, get real. We live in Hong Kong.  Damages are all considered financial.  $$ Bandage$ for everything.

Exceptions to the rule.  So why does this rule not exist in one of the more culturally advanced societies such as the UK?

[Icarus]

Culturally advanced UK  . Now I know you are having a laugh Kent.

As for money being the ultimate panacea. I don't think the family of Diane Whipple would agree after she was savaged to death by two dogs whose lawyer owners claimed were loving pets.

Please read carefully before I am labelled a Pooch hater. Personally I have no issue with unmuzzled dogs as long as they are controlled properly, it's people who wear blinkers that are more worrying. There are two sides to every issue and I can also see the safety reasoning of the DMC rule. A dog with a muzzle can't hurt anybody, a dog without MIGHT

Some people are frightened by dogs, irrationally or not. Can't we just be a bit neighbourly and muzzle the dog in the environs of the building to give them piece of mind? Mildly distressed dog wearing muzzle or distressed human and risk of potential attack? Which is the better alternative?

My neighbour often walks his pet without a muzzle and Fang has never hurt anybody.

[kent]

Culturally advanced UK  . Now I know you are having a laugh Kent.

Just stating how it's perceived. (especially by some people who come from these lands)... Surely you have read Orwells book about the farm.

As for money being the ultimate panacea. I don't think the family of Diane Whipple would agree after she was savaged to death by two dogs whose lawyer owners claimed were loving pets.

Would you agree that if an animal is being controlled and kept at distance and is not provoked, there should be no problems?

Please read carefully before I am labelled a Pooch hater. Personally I have no issue with unmuzzled dogs as long as they are controlled properly, it's people who wear blinkers that are more worrying.

We agree! Excellent.  Let's just drop the whole muzzle issue from now on and focus on the blinker wearing people.  I'm behind you 106.333%

If there are any people who are afraid of dogs, it would be nice to have some orientation clinics for them to overcome such phobias to better and enrich their lives.

[Muttley]

If there are any people who are afraid of dogs, it would be nice to have some orientation clinics for them to overcome such phobias to better and enrich their lives.

Are those like the "re-education classes" Beijing insists dissidents take?

I have serious issues with cats. In addition of "Pet a pooch" lessons how about "Stroke a pussy" courses as well?

[prisms]

Sometimes I wonder if I can bring my pet snake out - people will be scared of that too??

[Vincent]

Hey kids,

This thread is about dog shit and don't forget it.

If you want to do the snake pussy talk start your own thread or join a date agency.

Cheers,

Vince

[Zorro]

I have a pet Vole if any1 wants 2 stroke it give me a call...

O u wont believe it but I was having a pint with my Lawyer tolday and outside the pub on Peel St there was a large black Rabbit munching away on a lettace leaf. Seems the Rabbit was let go a number of year ago and has been hopping around Peel St for an age... wonders never cease huh!

[kent]

hahaha.. depends on how many eyes your snake has ...

Sometimes I wonder if I can bring my pet snake out - people will be scared of that too??

...and apparently size does matter

[Vincent]

Did you know you can eat for a month on a labrador?

Cheers,

Vince

[charles]

better shave first