Dogs should be loved, cared for, not chained
Regarding Cynthia Jeffries' Aug. 19 article, "Madison may ban chaining of dogs": I strongly support this ban.
In many cases, these dogs are not receiving proper shelter, food or care, and they certainly are not receiving the love and attention they need as companion animals. Because of this, they often become frustrated and aggressive, becoming a danger to neighborhood children. Dogs should be kept indoors when their owners are away or at least in a fenced yard with adequate shelter.
Let's promote responsible pet ownership and the safety of our kids by banning this cruel practice.
Rhea Worrell
Chapel Hill
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I respectfully offer one exeption to the chain no dog rule - Yard Dog should be securley chained and the sooner the better.
Posted on September 1, 2005 8:38 AM
*lets yard dog off the chain*
Reminds the audience about what happened to Ol' Yeller.
Seriously, I agree that dog's shouldnt be tied to trees and left alone. If people want a dog, they should take it in as a member of the family, and that means keeping it INSIDE.
Posted on September 1, 2005 10:14 AM
Lilly, please adopt my dog. He is outside, tied up because of circumstances beyond my control. He has a very sorrowful life, but I don't know what else to do. He went outside because of his aggression towards my daughter. He is tied up within a fenced in dog run because he is an escape artist and will terrorize the neighbor's cats. If I take him to the animal shelter he'll be put down because of his aggressive nature (was that way before I tied him up). I can't find him a home because of his aggressive nature...and I can't stand to see him hurt. I do love him. If you will give him a home, he would be the ideal guard dog. He is very loveable once he gets to know you!!! And definitely does NOT LIKE strangers.
Posted on September 1, 2005 11:30 AM
Sorry for asking such an obvious question, but have you tried training by a professional? It can truly work. I have been the owner of an agressive animal and training worked wonders.
Posted on September 1, 2005 11:41 AM
aaaaaaand how many dogs are there around guilford county? get a dog, train the dog, if the dog goes nuts, put the dog down and get another one. the shelters will thank you.
Posted on September 1, 2005 12:06 PM
Sorry gt.. I am not a dog person.
I guess that's why I enjoyed the movie OL' YELLER so much. *griN*
Sorry you have that problem gt.. maybe you should just unchain the dog and hope it runs away? It might have a better life than being chained to a tree?
Posted on September 1, 2005 12:30 PM
GT,
I can understand your dillemma. The only other solution I could see would be putting in a kennel with a concrete base so the dog can't dig through it. Of course, I also understand that those trees that grow money are in short supply.
Posted on September 1, 2005 12:47 PM
Kelley,
That was actually a very good question. When Bear is with me, he is well behaved. I can walk him, he will pull a little, but not much. He usually listens to my commands, and what not. But I think he has a huge issue with separation anxiety. Especially where I am concerned. He attached to me a very early age, and we bonded. Can't say the same for the rest of my family. I don't believe the training would be effective with him simply because of the separation anxiety he experiences. Maybe prozac would be a better option.
Posted on September 1, 2005 12:56 PM
Lilly,
I tried that already. LOL He keeps coming back. The neighbor hates him because on the rare occasions he does get out he enjoys 'playing' with her cats. I think he thinks they are the other white meat!
Posted on September 1, 2005 1:01 PM
gt.. on NO you DIDN'T. lol
Posted on September 1, 2005 1:27 PM
Ole'yaller, Grrrrrrrrrrr
Posted on September 1, 2005 9:02 PM