Thoughts On Breed Specific Legislation On Post

2014-04-15T13:15:52-04:00

I am a proud Rottweiler owner and believe breed specific
legislation is purely based on ignorance. Everyone is entitled to their own
opinions and I am curious to see what other military members think. I
believe the dog owners should be held responsible, not the dogs. Every dog
should have to pass an obedience test regardless of breed to be allowed on
post. Alright, fire away!

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Apr 15 at 2014 1:53 PM

2014-04-15T13:53:32-04:00

The problem with the breeds in the dangerous category is that they are rarely as aggressive as believed. The other problem is that those dogs sometimes attack people in their pack without warning or cause. Those breeds should be limited to on-post housing because of the close-quarters environment on a military post. It's about insurance and safety... even though your dog has never done anything at all.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 1:57 PM

2014-04-15T13:57:38-04:00

The worst dogs are the little ankle biters that are not on any single list I've ever seen. I have an English Bulldog and have never seen a list wiht them on it either so I should be good to go. But I do feel that regardless of breed, agression can and does exist, thus every dog should have to be tested if they want to place restrictions on any.

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Apr 15 at 2014 2:04 PM

2014-04-15T14:04:13-04:00

You know which dogs should be banned? The ones that bark ALL THE FRAKKING TIME!!! I would never hurt an animal... but I would love to completely destroy my neighbor's dogs. That is all.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 2:35 PM

2014-04-15T14:35:03-04:00

The only dog I've been bitten by was a chihuahua.... I've been around German Shepards and Rottweilers for most of my life.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 2:36 PM

2014-04-15T14:36:20-04:00

It's true that "there are no bad dogs, only bad owners."

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 3:00 PM

2014-04-15T15:00:21-04:00

The beagle here is afraid of my cat. hahaha

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 3:09 PM

2014-04-15T15:09:27-04:00

I am seeing posts about smaller dogs biting more so than Rottweilers, etc. I think what you must consider is the natural aggressiveness and size of a rottweiler. I don't have anything against Rottweilers and know several people that own them and have never had issue. Also, know several who own German Shepherds. I feel you must consider which dog is potentially more dangerous. If one of those ankle biting dogs bites my 6 year old son and attacks him I am liable to punt it away and that would be the end of it. Also, my son could likely stop the attack himself or run away. However, if a Rottweiler attacked my 6 year old son he isn't going to be able to stop him and could potentially be serious injured or killed. It also questionable if I could even stop it myself.

I am neither arguing for or against, but highlighting why most are afraid of dogs such as the Rottweiler breed.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 3:17 PM

2014-04-15T15:17:42-04:00

SPC Lamp

Not all owners might be as responsible as you are, so I don't think all breeds should be allowed on post.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Apr 15 at 2014 6:09 PM

2014-04-15T18:09:30-04:00

IF, and I say again IF, a dog can pass an obedience test, then I think they should be allowed. You are right there is a lot of ignorance with certain breeds, but unfortunately due to "bad pr", it is what it is and I do not think that these rules will be changed, Especially with the manner in which some peoples kids are allowed to run all around the housing areas unsupervised and do what they want, it makes for a dangerous situation even with breeds that are not on the "list", and it always ends up falling on the dog owner and dog when something happens even though it was the fault of the kid for teasing/pestering the dog and the dog reacting to protect itself.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 6:38 PM

2014-04-15T18:38:48-04:00

This is not just an issue on post it is everywhere. If you rent people like to put restrictions on dogs. I call it dog racism. Just like a human what breed (race) you are doesn't have an affect on the acts you commit. It is upbringing, education and discipline. Which humans and animals both have.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made May 13 at 2014 11:02 AM

2014-05-13T11:02:37-04:00

Dachsunds bight/attack more people than rottweilers every year but they are deemed OK because those attacks don't usually result in catastrophic injuries.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Apr 10 at 2015 5:58 AM

2015-04-10T05:58:12-04:00

I am AGAINST breed specific legislation. Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, and Rottweilers are some of the sweetest, playful, kid friendly, you name it dogs I have ever met.