tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263891250432425457.post2222819075396762052..comments2009-04-03T06:57:38.199-04:00Doggie Cakes.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08443320140494108766noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263891250432425457.post-65376811977533815852009-04-02T22:38:00.000-04:002009-04-02T22:38:00.000-04:00Breed specific legislation doesn&#39;t work. Training does. Please oppose these Bills: FL House Bill 189 and FL Senate Bill 372<BR/> <BR/>From the CDC link below - Although fatal attacks on humans appear to be a breed-specific problem (pit bull-type dogs and Rottweilers), other breeds may bite and cause fatalities at higher rates. Because of difficulties inherent in determining a dog’s breed with certainty, enforcement of breed-specific ordinances raises constitutional and practical issues. Fatal attacks represent a small proportion of dog bite injuries to humans and, therefore, should not be the primary factor driving public policy concerning dangerous dogs. Many practical alternatives to breed-specific ordinances exist and hold promise for prevention of dog bites. (J Am Vet Med Assoc 2000;217:836–840)<BR/>CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/dogbreeds.pdf<BR/><BR/>HSUS: http://www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/dangerous_dogs.html<BR/><BR/>ASPCA<BR/>http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/dog-fighting/breed-specific-legislation.html<BR/> <BR/>AVMA<BR/>http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/nov00/s111500c.asp<BR/> <BR/>AKC<BR/>http://www.akc.org/canine_legislation/alerts/media/word/Talking_Points_for_Opposing_Breed.doc<BR/> <BR/>Animal Farm Foundation<BR/>http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/topic.php?topic=17<BR/> <BR/>Dogs Bite: But Balloons and Slippers Are More Dangerous by Janis Bradley (book)<BR/>Analysis of dog bites and bite statistics.<BR/> <BR/> <BR/>Marilyn Wolf, BS, CPDT<BR/>Pet Trainer &amp; Behavior Consultant<BR/>New Port Richey, FL<BR/>www.KorrectKritters.com<BR/>727-372-9825Korrect Krittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01786118998484401828noreply@blogger.com