Behind every dog attack, there is an irresponsible owner. That is where the focus should be. Instead of labeling a dog 'vicious', why not label the owner 'stupid' and have them subject to criminal charges. Some dogs, due to their upbringing, can be as dangerous as a loaded gun and the owner should be held 100% liable, just as in the case of guns.
If you could somehow do away with Pitties, another breed would just take their place. There are many breeds with the capacity for major harm. The thugs and wannabes (which are the ones behind most of these dogs that attack) would just move on to another breed.
It's a people problem more than a dog problem. |