Quickasyoucan Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/vets-warning-on-banning-dangerous-dogs/story-e6frfku0-1226118317206 Vet's warning on banning dangerous dogs VETERINARIANS say banning breeds of dangerous dogs would not stop attacks, despite a Victorian government vow to crack down on vicious pets. Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu said today the government wanted to "be rid of these dogs as soon as possible" following the death of a four-year-old girl who was mauled by an unregistered American pit bull mastiff cross in Melbourne on Wednesday. The owner of the dog could face charges under the Domestic Animals Act and fines in excess of $19,000. The government has also foreshadowed measures that could include the owners of dangerous dogs facing 20 years' jail in a similar law that applies to culpable drivers. The amnesty for registering dangerous dogs will end, meaning councils can seize and destroy the animals, while a "dob in a dangerous dog" anonymous hotline will also be set up. But Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) spokeswoman Kersti Seksel says socialisation of dangerous dogs rather than banning them would be more effective. Over-regulation for dog owners has not improved the situation so far, Dr Seksel said. "It's understandable that people are now calling for the banning of some breeds, however all the good evidence available shows that this doesn't work," she said in a statement today. "Unfortunately, we believe the banning and over-regulation of dogs in our communities could be part of the problem as this leads to poor socialisation and increased risk of attacks." The AVA is instead calling for the government to increase funding for education and socialisation programs for dogs, their owners and young children. Its statistics show that the most likely victims of dog attacks are children aged under 10, usually by their own dogs at their homes. "We're never going to be able to prevent every incident, but a really good way to help prevent bites and attack is through socialisation of puppies with people and other dogs at a young age, and teaching our children how to be safe around animals," Dr Seksel said. Ayen Chol was killed when the dog escaped a neighbour's home and chased the four-year-old's cousin into her house in St Albans on Wednesday night. Ayen was watching television in the house when the dog attacked, lunging at her as she clung to her mother's legs. Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/vets-warning-on-banning-dangerous-dogs/story-e6frfku0-1226118317206#ixzz1VSRCFAXt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Thank you Kersti!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumosmum Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) I wish they would stop saying there was an amnesty on Dangerous Dogs. The amnesty was on Restricted Breed dogs. Seems almost everything I read, they keep referring to the dogs as Dangerous Dogs. There are different enclosures enclosures for Restricted Breeds and Dangerous dogs in our Act. In fact, the Restricted Breed enclosure is more stringent than the Dangerous Dog enclosure which is for a dog that has proven to be Dangerous. Dangerous Dogs, Restricted Breeds and Menacing Dogs are all dealt with seperatley in Victoria's dog law. Sorry, just had to have a whinge about that, its really annoying me. Edited August 19, 2011 by sumosmum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/vets-warning-on-banning-dangerous-dogs/story-e6frfku0-1226118317206 Vet's warning on banning dangerous dogs VETERINARIANS say banning breeds of dangerous dogs would not stop attacks, despite a Victorian government vow to crack down on vicious pets. Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu said today the government wanted to "be rid of these dogs as soon as possible" following the death of a four-year-old girl who was mauled by an unregistered American pit bull mastiff cross in Melbourne on Wednesday. The owner of the dog could face charges under the Domestic Animals Act and fines in excess of $19,000. The government has also foreshadowed measures that could include the owners of dangerous dogs facing 20 years' jail in a similar law that applies to culpable drivers. The amnesty for registering dangerous dogs will end, meaning councils can seize and destroy the animals, while a "dob in a dangerous dog" anonymous hotline will also be set up. But Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) spokeswoman Kersti Seksel says socialisation of dangerous dogs rather than banning them would be more effective. Over-regulation for dog owners has not improved the situation so far, Dr Seksel said. "It's understandable that people are now calling for the banning of some breeds, however all the good evidence available shows that this doesn't work," she said in a statement today. "Unfortunately, we believe the banning and over-regulation of dogs in our communities could be part of the problem as this leads to poor socialisation and increased risk of attacks." The AVA is instead calling for the government to increase funding for education and socialisation programs for dogs, their owners and young children. Its statistics show that the most likely victims of dog attacks are children aged under 10, usually by their own dogs at their homes. "We're never going to be able to prevent every incident, but a really good way to help prevent bites and attack is through socialisation of puppies with people and other dogs at a young age, and teaching our children how to be safe around animals," Dr Seksel said. Ayen Chol was killed when the dog escaped a neighbour's home and chased the four-year-old's cousin into her house in St Albans on Wednesday night. Ayen was watching television in the house when the dog attacked, lunging at her as she clung to her mother's legs. Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/vets-warning-on-banning-dangerous-dogs/story-e6frfku0-1226118317206#ixzz1VSRCFAXt LIKE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumosmum Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/vets-warning-on-banning-dangerous-dogs/story-e6frfku0-1226118317206 Vet's warning on banning dangerous dogs VETERINARIANS say banning breeds of dangerous dogs would not stop attacks, despite a Victorian government vow to crack down on vicious pets. Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu said today the government wanted to "be rid of these dogs as soon as possible" following the death of a four-year-old girl who was mauled by an unregistered American pit bull mastiff cross in Melbourne on Wednesday. The owner of the dog could face charges under the Domestic Animals Act and fines in excess of $19,000. The government has also foreshadowed measures that could include the owners of dangerous dogs facing 20 years' jail in a similar law that applies to culpable drivers. The amnesty for registering dangerous dogs will end, meaning councils can seize and destroy the animals, while a "dob in a dangerous dog" anonymous hotline will also be set up. But Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) spokeswoman Kersti Seksel says socialisation of dangerous dogs rather than banning them would be more effective. Over-regulation for dog owners has not improved the situation so far, Dr Seksel said. "It's understandable that people are now calling for the banning of some breeds, however all the good evidence available shows that this doesn't work," she said in a statement today. "Unfortunately, we believe the banning and over-regulation of dogs in our communities could be part of the problem as this leads to poor socialisation and increased risk of attacks." The AVA is instead calling for the government to increase funding for education and socialisation programs for dogs, their owners and young children. Its statistics show that the most likely victims of dog attacks are children aged under 10, usually by their own dogs at their homes. "We're never going to be able to prevent every incident, but a really good way to help prevent bites and attack is through socialisation of puppies with people and other dogs at a young age, and teaching our children how to be safe around animals," Dr Seksel said. Ayen Chol was killed when the dog escaped a neighbour's home and chased the four-year-old's cousin into her house in St Albans on Wednesday night. Ayen was watching television in the house when the dog attacked, lunging at her as she clung to her mother's legs. Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/vets-warning-on-banning-dangerous-dogs/story-e6frfku0-1226118317206#ixzz1VSRCFAXt LIKE!! Me too. !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Like the plea for education and against anti-dog legislation. But I would have liked to see support for higher fines and possible jail terms for owners. I think the yabos who keep snarling beasts are hard targets for education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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