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Should Police Dogs lose their jobs? can we afford these wasters?
pem123 replied to RobbyBrown's topic in General Discussions
I think it's a bit of a combination of the two. I don't think it's serious -
Should Police Dogs lose their jobs? can we afford these wasters?
pem123 replied to RobbyBrown's topic in General Discussions
In fairness, the dog's probably never been stupid enough to bang on about the evil of a usually benign, yet very profitable offence, then get busted doing it worse than most of those she's nailed for it. -
Compulsory insurance for all dogs proposed by Govt. (Now ruled out)
pem123 replied to taxman's topic in General Discussions
Then you'd be a bloody idiot for leaving young kids and dogs together. I don't know if you're simply playing devil's advocate, but that's the circumstance that usually transpires when dog attacks have occured. A bit more evidence for the deed versus breed arguement methinks. Dogs don't simply turn, except due to very rare mental issues. Attacks occur because somone or something has provoked or frightened them. -
What A Surprise. Anti-gay US Senator Admits He Is Gay.
pem123 replied to Plain Talker's topic in General Discussions
People generally hate paedos because they see them as a threat to kids. It's hardly a reason that can be applied to how we view the actions of consenting adults. -
Compulsory insurance for all dogs proposed by Govt. (Now ruled out)
pem123 replied to taxman's topic in General Discussions
By 'dangerous dogs' do you mean individual dogs with a history of unprovoked aggression or breeds that pop up in the tabloids from time to time as 'devil dogs'? Really? You wouldn't consider the circumstances carefully? Ask why she bit? Frightened, stung by a wasp perhaps? Ask the vet to check her for brain tumours etc? -
Jack Straw reveals Venables alleged sexual offence
pem123 replied to Zaytsev's topic in General Discussions
Changing the subject a bit, this poor guy David Calvert, who had been 'outed' as Venables turns out to be nothing to do with him. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1256533/Jon-Venables-Terror-young-father-accused-Bulger-killer-Facebook.html Evidence of the terrifying stupidity of Facebook vigilante mentality if ever it was needed.... -
Compulsory insurance for all dogs proposed by Govt. (Now ruled out)
pem123 replied to taxman's topic in General Discussions
I favour the model of more emphasis on punishing those who let it happen. You can't really stop dogs from being territorial 100% although you can do a lot to lessen the risks. Again it depends. If 10000 adults and dogs crossed each other's paths and there were 5000 attacks, i'd back you 100% If the figure were in the hundreds of millions (as it is), i'd suggest some perspective. You said the majority were adults entering the dogs' homes Exactly. It's all about (wrong) perception of the risk -
Compulsory insurance for all dogs proposed by Govt. (Now ruled out)
pem123 replied to taxman's topic in General Discussions
I'd hope that the first port of call would be rehoming. -
Compulsory insurance for all dogs proposed by Govt. (Now ruled out)
pem123 replied to taxman's topic in General Discussions
Well they aren't in public then are they? And by entering the dog's home, they've 'provoked' the dog, in the dog's mind. That's the fault of an irresponsible dog owner perhaps, that the dog was able to get at postie, but pretty understandable that a dog will protect it's territory. I suppose it depends on how you define 'many'. I think it's a miniscule number of human/dog interactions. We only see the ones where it could have been one of a few breeds. We never seem to hear any follow up stories, inquest/enquiry reports etc. Why? Oh yes. Dangerous Collies and Spaniels shouldn't be treated any differently to dangerous Bull breeds etc -
1) IMO, Puegeots and Citroens are ok-ish (mostly the same bits). Renaults are cack 2) No. They were about 20 years ago 3) Fiesta or Polo
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Compulsory insurance for all dogs proposed by Govt. (Now ruled out)
pem123 replied to taxman's topic in General Discussions
No it couldn't. The DD act is flawed. It only prohibits 4 breeds which were judged to be dangerous back in 1991. There are many more ways to skin a cat should people wish. -
Compulsory insurance for all dogs proposed by Govt. (Now ruled out)
pem123 replied to taxman's topic in General Discussions
Well, hypothetically, it would be enforced -
Compulsory insurance for all dogs proposed by Govt. (Now ruled out)
pem123 replied to taxman's topic in General Discussions
See my last sentance. The public perception of the danger of dog attacks is hugely disproportionate to the reality. It's an easy vote-winner -
Agree 100% Hamilton is a bit overrated. Button is massively underrated. The public at large don't see this.
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Compulsory insurance for all dogs proposed by Govt. (Now ruled out)
pem123 replied to taxman's topic in General Discussions
Good idea. But whether it's worth the money it would cost, is what would need to be debated next. The risk to humans from dogs is miniscule. The money would be far better spent on improving road safety or obesity. But when's that general election again?....