How BSL of Pit Bull type dogs affects its’ owners?

BSL

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Cities and counties across the country either have, or are presently considering, ordinances which will ban ownership of, or restrict ownership, of a pit bull type dog, and/or other large breed dogs.

How BSL of Pit Bull type dogs affects its’ owners?
You can be fined for having a dog breed or type, you can be forced to muzzle your dog in public, you can be required to have $200,000 liability insurance coverage for your dog (many Ohio counties require this if pit bulls are not outright banned), your dog can be seized and euthanized, you cannot own a certain dog breed or type. Hard to believe, but in counties throughout the United States owning a pit bull is against the law, and since 2005 in Denver, CO an owned pit bull is seized and euthanized (In Denver, more than 4,000 family pets have been seized and euthanized, because they were classified as pit bull type.)

• For more information on BSL, courtesy of PBRC, Pit Bull Rescue Central - click here
• For a complete listing of BSL in the U.S. - click here
• Fight Bully Breedism - Click here to find and contact your lawmakers

How does BSL affect Animal Welfare
The affect BSL has on homeless dogs is depending where the shelter is where they are located, they may be euthanized, either because the shelter is prohibited from adopting them out, or because there are so many breed restrictions in the area served by the shelter that the animal will not have the time required for it to find a home in a “safe” area.

Families who move to a new area may find their family pet is prohibited, and are unable to keep their pet. These pets are often turned into shelters where they are euthanized in most cases. BSL without a doubt kills many adoptable dogs, and if it goes to the full extent possible, BSL will also kill dogs that are part of a family.

http://www.sc4paws.org/education/awareness/34-information-v15-34/95-bsl

Ask an Expert - “Breedist” Dogs Is my dog a breedist? By Inger Martens

Q: My dog seems to like some breeds and hate others. Is my dog a breedist? Is that even possible?—Egalitarian in Elgin

A: Like with people, it’s true some dogs dig each other and some just don’t. However, it’s more of an age, temperament, or sometimes, a socialization issue, than anything else. Breedist? No, although sometimes it may appear that way. I have seen it all: German Shepherds that are sweet and demure and Chihuahuas who could benefit from anger management classes. The main point to note, my lovely dog owners, is that the way you train, socialize, and manage the exercise needs of your pooch will determine your dog’s success at social events. Dominant dogs usually have high energy and prey drives, and they can come in all sizes. Other dogs can react to their energy in either a proactive way (wanting to play and party) or a reactive way (barking back), and the way you handle it determines the outcome.

Yes, some breeds can have common “wired for sound energies” that many owners can find challenging to handle. The mixology and the chemistry (love/hate) have less to do with your dog being a breedist and actually have more to do with you, the dog owner, being perceptive. Being a little more attentive to the age of the dog that is coming toward you while on a walk and communicating with other dog owners prior to approaching one another can have the most amazing “peace pipe” effect on a potentially hairy situation.

Just “paws” for a minute and assess the situation, is what I always say. Walking by a dog that your dog does not like where both dogs appear to be out of control at the end of the leash, is enough to make anyone drink! If life gets rough, your energy flow can show your dog a different way. With just a tail wag and a nod you can avert the whole disagreement and heel thyself over to the sunny side of the street.

Ah, there are SO many factors that make up the canine cocktail of love. Happy walking!

http://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/ask-expert-breedist-dogs/26499