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Aneirin -> RE: Tougher measures introduced for dog owners (3/10/2010 8:06:08 AM)
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The chipping of people will come in time, there will be protests as always, but in the end it will be accepted. The good points always in every case of everything controversial always seem to shine through, just look at what we have now that was once considered controversial.
Dogs in the UK, well I believe there was a requirement for a dog licence, whether that is still in existence or not, I don't know, either way, I believe I have not heard of anyone being prosecuted for having an unlicensed dog, so perhaps another law with no teeth.
The question is, what happens if a human is bitten by a dog, a human out where ever, doing what humans do and for some reason, a dog off the lead bites them, what is the next step ? Me, a dog bites me, I am going to defend ,myself, as if I was being attacked by a wild animal and bollocks to the owner, they don't exist to me in that situation, I am being attacked, but then I am an able bodied adult, there are other members of society who are not so capable.
Insurance is one thing, but it does not prevent the attack in the first place, insurance is akin to saying a person can suffer whatever from a dog, but no worries, they might get paid for it, as if money answers all problems, it does not, as psychological damage lasts far longer than physical wounding.
To me the answer is all dogs considered dangerous or not should be muzzled in public, that removes the possiblity of attack in the first place, problem solved , let's keep the insurers out of it, as they are just there to make money, and in Britain's case it is always interesting to note what legislation comes out that benefits the legal profession, laws made by law professionals that benefit law professionals, just look at those in power what they are qualified in, most are barristers, lawyers, and solicitors, their primary occupation before their current occupation.
Fair enough, a muzzled dog can't pick up a ball, or a stick, but then muzzles as they exist are the same as they ever were, perhaps some enterprising person can design something better that allows a dog to play but stops the biting, an opportunity for the designers this country seems to say they want more of and there business that helps all, not just the few.
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