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Britster · 12-11-2010, 06:35 PM

I'm not disagreeing with you, there is risks to EVERYTHING you do. A 3lb dog can run into a wall and die, it's happened before. But that doesn't mean I'm not going to allow my dog to run around the house and have fun, just because there a .5% risk that they could die from it.

I've heard all too many times that a dog is always with them and there is a fenced in yard, but there is ALWAYS a chance. I like to think Jackson would never get away from me, either, but it HAS happened once. Things happen. And there's risks either way. To me, it's like the spay/neuter argument. Sure, most people could probably go without their dog getting pregnant or impregnating someone, but most on this site would always suggest getting a dog fixed because "there is ALWAYS a chance they could get out!" It's the same idea to me.

While you won't risk a dog getting hurt on a collar, I won't risk a dog not having a collar and id tags on. Both things have a minimal chance of actually occurring, but to me... the latter is more important. Nothing is ever for sure with us or our dogs no matter what we do.

Just offering another opinion

12-11-2010, 06:35 PM	#23
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I'm not disagreeing with you, there is risks to EVERYTHING you do. A 3lb dog can run into a wall and die, it's happened before. But that doesn't mean I'm not going to allow my dog to run around the house and have fun, just because there a .5% risk that they could die from it. I've heard all too many times that a dog is always with them and there is a fenced in yard, but there is ALWAYS a chance. I like to think Jackson would never get away from me, either, but it HAS happened once. Things happen. And there's risks either way. To me, it's like the spay/neuter argument. Sure, most people could probably go without their dog getting pregnant or impregnating someone, but most on this site would always suggest getting a dog fixed because "there is ALWAYS a chance they could get out!" It's the same idea to me. While you won't risk a dog getting hurt on a collar, I won't risk a dog not having a collar and id tags on. Both things have a minimal chance of actually occurring, but to me... the latter is more important. Nothing is ever for sure with us or our dogs no matter what we do. Just offering another opinion __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 12-11-2010 at 06:37 PM.