Seeking advice on Dog Ramps

[BayouLady]

Mitch5252, talk to anyone that works at a vet office, shelter or rescue, they will tell you this as well. You can also google "most aggressive dogs" and you see these sites and many more.

http://www.petwatchman.com/the-top-three-most-aggressive-dog-breeds-youll-be-surprised/

http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/07/the-3-most-aggressive-dog-breeds-revealed-pit-bulls-rottweilers-youll-be-surprised/

http://www.thedogplace.org/Family-Dog/0901-Most-Aggressive-Dogs.asp

[BayouLady]

Just yesterday a Jack Russell at another campsite was not on a leash and as I walked Tyler (on a leash), it came charging and jumped at Tyler. Tyler made a warning growl and everyone came running to see if the little precious Jack Russell was OK from the big bully dog. Yeah right. A 13 yo almost blind English Setter.

The breed restrictions at private CGs probably has to do with their insurance. Home owners insurance always asks what breed dog you have. Even though most individual dogs of these breeds are sweethearts, there has been enough bad apples to spoil it for the good ones.

Red, I don't know about the campgrounds rules on that, but I can tell you, Louisiana Animal Control Law states that all animals are to be confined, either in a yard or leash, if a dog is running at large up to your leashed dog, your dog can kill it an you will not be in the wrong. I'm not saying I would want to go to that extreme, but the one running loose is automatically in the wrong. I had the boston next door run up to me while I'm walking both of mine. Alexis wanted to torment it, but Beck (dobie), just looked at me like to say "are you kidding?". He'll play with the little dogs, unfortunately my other one, does need a constant eye and alot of "Leave it" . There is another law that states you are responsible for picking up after your dog. I'm sure those laws are in other states, I can say Louisiana because I used to volunteer as Animal Control in New Orleans.

[OregonLuvr]

I find there are plenty of laws against many things related to dogs, however they are not enforced. People think it does not apply to their dogs. I don't care if you have a small or large dog it should be on a leash in public areas. My dog is always on a leash...for her protection.

karen

[BayouLady]

I agree totally. All I would need is a possum or something, and my two would take off after it.

Having a dog is a pleasure, but they are a responsibility and if you don't take the second part seriously, you shouldn't qualify for the first.