Dog Legislation Education by Pit Girl: February 2014

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Educating not Discriminating

Dog Legislation Education (DLE) is for anyone on either side of the Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) fence. I wanted to provide a place where you can ask questions that otherwise might spark debate. This is not meant to be a place to argue the issues, but to help people understand why dogs bite, who's really responsible, and what types of legislation have proven successful in protecting the public and punishing human offenders. Anyone commenting on the blog will be removed from the group for being insensitive. My main focus will be for citizens of Springfield, Mo as the Animal Issues Task Force (AITF) has proposed new legislation, policies, programs to City Council. Because these proposals could help improve the safety of citizens anywhere, the blog is open to anyone.

The Root of Fear is Ignorance.

The one thing I have learned over the years, is that most people who have a problem with a specific breed of dog either had one bad experience or heard bad stuff on the news. Humans are allowed to be afraid...I'm afraid of spiders, hopefully no one faults me for that! What I hope to accomplish with this blog is to help Pit Bull and other Power Breed owners to understand that some people don't know any better than to be afraid. As dog owners we have to take our time and show the public that no one breed stands alone with behavioral issues. I hope to not only educate people who don't know the blessings our dogs bring, but also help educate people who may not know what is appropriate behavior for them and their dog. Though I don't believe Breed Specific Legislation is effective in educating the public, I do believe Potentially Dangerous Dog, Dangerous Dog, and Irresponsible Owner Legislation can not only educate, but improve public safety as well.

Please enjoy the blog, sign up for email updates, keep your filters on when commenting, and hopefully learn something new today.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

No new info in Springfield

Unfortunately, we have not talked about the ordinance change at recent Committee meetings. Next meeting scheduled for Feb 24th, I believe. Click the link for some good news from around our nation to tide you over...

KC DOG BLOG

Quick note about the child that got bit multiple times by a Pit mix here in Springfield this week.

First of all, my heart breaks for all of those involved in this unfortunate incident. Second of all, as Karen Prescott noted..."The dog was unaltered and not registered with the city". Tell me how the Pit Bull Ordinance kept this child safe???- Just sayin