tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post4549584738427751112..comments2024-03-22T20:12:46.717-04:00Comments on MuttStuff: Dear Mayor Menino: Breed Specific LegislationMelissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953389593440197028noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post-10304729889730564632013-08-30T16:15:57.808-04:002013-08-30T16:15:57.808-04:00Very well said. I am a dog trainer. I have been bi...Very well said. I am a dog trainer. I have been bitten three times, and two of them were from small "fluff dogs" and once from my own when I put my hand out to protect another dog. It was before I was trained and put my dog in a position that he felt he was protecting me. <br /><br />ANY elected politician should be listening to its' constituents. Unfortunately, we have a Mayor Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post-79714073681094683642013-01-30T19:00:04.884-05:002013-01-30T19:00:04.884-05:00Love your answers Melissa, very informative withou...Love your answers Melissa, very informative without being inflammatory! I own and foster pitbulls, have small children and adore the breed. I have to tell you though, I admire how you handle the replies and comments, normally I just have to walk away, lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post-78784513982865550252013-01-26T08:25:51.048-05:002013-01-26T08:25:51.048-05:00Keep up the good work. Thank you, Dorothy's mo...Keep up the good work. Thank you, Dorothy's mom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post-31358583995051587012013-01-24T17:59:00.825-05:002013-01-24T17:59:00.825-05:00The comment about genetics (and how breed characte...The comment about genetics (and how breed characteristics can change over time) is an interesting one, which to me provides another example of how BSL is an ineffective tool in the long run - even assuming it's effective in the now.<br /><br />To the extent that intentional breeding for aggressive temperment contributes to Pit Bulls* being more dangerous than other breeds, remember that the bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771611871652111240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post-8430421715278644262013-01-24T13:44:08.187-05:002013-01-24T13:44:08.187-05:00Thanks for your response, Francis!
I think for th...Thanks for your response, Francis!<br /><br />I think for the safety of the public, a fearful dog who has bitten might need a muzzle, but the owner needs to also be proactive and take steps to ensure their dog is safe/the public is safe. This is equally true for bully breeds and any otther dog.<br /><br />There is a difference between reactive (my dog bites in response to someone getting too Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953389593440197028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post-6931076313357596672013-01-24T13:39:16.539-05:002013-01-24T13:39:16.539-05:00What CAN be done:
-Ban backyard breeders/Puppy M...<br /> What CAN be done: <br /> -Ban backyard breeders/Puppy Mills. Many of these dogs come from stock that aren't tested for personality, which is hereditary. Have good breeders that are breeding for pet dogs in a registry that are easy to locate and find.<br /> -Set up legislation that if ANY dog bites a human, that dog is required to get help based on the circumstances of the bite: whetherMelissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953389593440197028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post-43898225222799199422013-01-24T13:39:00.050-05:002013-01-24T13:39:00.050-05:00Thank you for being courteous in your disagreement...Thank you for being courteous in your disagreement. There are a few things to consider: <br /><br /> There are no national statistics as far as how many dog bites occur in a year. The only requirement is that if you go to the hospital, you are supposed to report the bite. That being said, the statistics aren't accurate because not every hospital reports, and not every owner can identify the Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953389593440197028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post-80815113101217552432013-01-24T12:36:08.220-05:002013-01-24T12:36:08.220-05:00I'm sorry but have to disagree.
It isn'...I'm sorry but have to disagree. <br /><br />It isn't a question of Pitts being the only breed that barks or bites. Nor are Pitts the breed that bites the most. But Pitts, as a breed, do bite more than others, are less predictable than other breeds, and inflict FAR worse damage. Poodles my bark and bite more, but they usually bite and release and the bites are not typically dangerous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post-74927710177678933372013-01-22T17:07:01.178-05:002013-01-22T17:07:01.178-05:00Count me in. I'm going to share your letter wi...Count me in. I'm going to share your letter with Rep Coppinger and Sen Rush. <br /><br />City Councilor Rob Consalvo has also been working on this issue that he sees as ...dog on human violence, with a similar breed-centric view.<br /><br />Do you think dogs that have bitten humans should be required to wear a muzzle when outside of their owner's home? <br /><br />Should dogs that bite atAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-540185275992850254.post-9178416162279742602013-01-22T16:58:02.683-05:002013-01-22T16:58:02.683-05:00Well said!Well said!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14032963038620168105noreply@blogger.com