Dangerous Dogs and TV presenters
The popular press has been obsessed, this last week or so, over first the near tragic accident with Richard Hammond top gear TV presenter, and then by the real tragedy of a baby girl killed by two rottweilers.
Now in both cases there are calls from responsible people for either banning or legislating. I just wonder, how far the law or even where Top Gear's concerned good taste, can get us.
In the case of Top Gear, calls to have this programme banned will serve what purpose, the fact is the presenters or journalists of this programme cater for the non-serious, thrill-seeking, easily pleased, morons with an attention deficit disorder, still I have watched a few times. Viewers would find their fix of cheap thrills someone else. Although I must add I only watch it, for the easy-going ageing lad-about-town Jeremy Clarkson whose sometimes cynical style, has yet to look tired and jaded.
Dangerous Dogs are something that ought to be legislated against, because unlike TV programmes they do kill and maim, generally young children, whose parents or relatives unwittingly, place their faith in their pets, above the safety of their children. To most normal well-balanced people the idea of having a rottweiler as a companion is literally barking bonkers mad. You would think that the thought of a rottweiler or similar dog, attacking innocent children would be deterrent enough but clearly it isn't.
Free choice, and no choice is the answer I think, keep Top Gear I can choose not to watch and I do frequently, and rottweilers I would destroy them today human life is worth more than a few thousand dangerous animals however deluded their owners.
You have to wonder why people choose to have a Rottweiler over say a Spaniel or Labrador? Macho Bull**it? What? As a breed they should not be considered suitable for domestication.
ReplyDeleteNothing to do with macho bullshit.
ReplyDeleteRotties are highly intelligent dogs, very loyal and also affectionate. They make excellent guard dogs too, and for many people in these violent times they provide an excellent means of protection. They don't just attack people without reason.
I've known several Rotties and have looked after them while their owners have been away. They have been no trouble at all and have been a pleasure to look after..
The sad thing is that these dogs have had a bad press, and too many people condemn them out of hand without actually knowing anything about them, or having known Rotties.
Yes, a small number of owners buy them and train them to be aggressive, but you can do the same with a Labrador or any other breed. Please don't blame the dogs themselves for the antics of a small number of misguided owners.