tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post2136259524837722714..comments2024-03-01T04:59:15.749-04:00Comments on Me and my dogs in Halifax, Nova Scotia: Comments on MacLeans article "When did Crating your dog become a crime"Joan Sindenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457437859009705213noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-86614609231323625272013-10-22T23:30:32.084-03:002013-10-22T23:30:32.084-03:00You are not the enemy, Demiandogs - I am personall...You are not the enemy, Demiandogs - I am personally not against putting your dogs out for an hour or two, or four or five - those are not the people we are targetting - those dogs are not being abused - it's the ones who are out for 24 hours a day 365 days a day - those are the ones who are being abused and who need to be focused on.<br /><br />We will never stop people from tying their dogs Joan Sindenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04457437859009705213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-25793203713724921222013-10-22T23:06:57.562-03:002013-10-22T23:06:57.562-03:00I do use a tie out,I use a chain because I found a...I do use a tie out,I use a chain because I found a quality one is unlikely to break. I tried crating but he hates it,he stands up the whole time,wouldn't drink or eat in it,would soil in it and is utterly petrified of it. <br />I find a tie out for a hour to five a day is the better option for him. A male dog is not a female pregnant wolf.<br /> I hope people do not think he is abused becauseDemiandogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14783001289308199804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-39245533836537781322012-04-22T18:36:26.862-03:002012-04-22T18:36:26.862-03:00I was also very disappointed considering the amoun...I was also very disappointed considering the amount of time and effort we put into providing very accurate and non biased information to the reporter. I was interviewed for approx 1.5hrs, quoting statistics, providing factual information backed by reliable sources etc ... It's situations like these that will only drive me even more to get the truth out there, and the wheels of change in Fundy Coasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815081075404830121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-78932760050099609292012-04-10T08:29:19.098-03:002012-04-10T08:29:19.098-03:00Thank you Joan. We were so disappointed with the a...Thank you Joan. We were so disappointed with the article. It actually seemed like it did more harm than good. What a shame...Maybe we need to write the editor of the Magazine voice this. Shelly Hipson www.petprojects.ca Shelburne CountyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-88473960321827441282012-03-28T21:33:43.908-03:002012-03-28T21:33:43.908-03:00Thoughtful post Joan.Thoughtful post Joan.Sybilhttp://crittersnus.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-12472507245564302632012-03-28T08:44:14.831-03:002012-03-28T08:44:14.831-03:00It is just so sad that common sense cannot prevail...It is just so sad that common sense cannot prevail here. Crates and tie outs are great when used with compassion and a little intelligence. If I thought owning a dog meant I had to crate my dog all day or have them tied out all day, then I would just NOT own a dog, simple as that. Because there is something deep inside me that says to do that to any living creature is very wrong. This is why I Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18223031730187915195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-46200700243081115612012-03-27T22:06:49.693-03:002012-03-27T22:06:49.693-03:00I AGREE! Especially aggravated with the nonsense o...I AGREE! Especially aggravated with the nonsense of 'guarding' the house from outside. After our 4 year crash course in dog behaviour, I tell EVERYONE that if you are looking to have your dog for security, THE DOG NEEDS TO LIVE WITH YOU. So, when someone is coming into your home or even your personal space, your dog will immediately pick up on the scent of pure fear that will explode off nicolle.bellefontainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227882458648084117noreply@blogger.com