Good or Bad News - All Dog's To Be Chipped/Insured

jaysay · 09-03-2010, 10:43

BBC News - All dogs could be insured under dangerous breeds plans
The government are to introduce a consultation paper on dangerous animals
The main points, all dogs should be chipped (which I agree with) all dogs should be insured against their dog attacking people (not to sure about this) increasing the number of dogs on the dangerous dogs list ( if the dogs are dangerous they should be listed) what are your thoughts

garinda · 09-03-2010, 10:45

Chipped?

What about the dog's human rights?

flashy · 09-03-2010, 10:49

i think they should bring back dog licenses

there wouldn't be as many dogs in the wrong hands then because people will think wice about buying them if they have to pay for a license

jaysay · 09-03-2010, 10:55

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Originally Posted by flashy

i think they should bring back dog licenses

there wouldn't be as many dogs in the wrong hands then because people will think twice about buying them if they have to pay for a license

People drive cars without insurance and a licence, don't think these people will be dashing to get a dog licence

flashy · 09-03-2010, 10:57

but the people who drive cars without insurance are being clamped down on John

garinda · 09-03-2010, 11:00

Will it be cheaper for a black and white dog licence?

flashy · 09-03-2010, 11:03

lol ya daft sod

jaysay · 09-03-2010, 11:06

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Will it be cheaper for a black and white dog licence?

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Ken Moss · 09-03-2010, 11:24

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Originally Posted by flashy

i think they should bring back dog licenses

there wouldn't be as many dogs in the wrong hands then because people will think wice about buying them if they have to pay for a license

It's precisely what I've been thinking for some time. Not only has the recession seen hundreds more dogs abandoned in the past 12 months but it might deter those who buy animals on a whim without much thought. I'm all in favour of it and I'd like to see it pretty steep to just make people think a bit more.

It might also reduce the number of freshly-baked turds that we have to avoid on our pavements. A pox on all dog owners who don't clean up after their pets!

MargaretR · 09-03-2010, 12:21

If it results in fewer dogs in towns, I am all for it.
Dogs attacking other dogs happens almost daily in summer on the field next to my place.
Some people bring PACKS of 4 and 6 - for their 'ablutions'.
That level of ownership must be for profitable breeding purposes and should be restricted to rural areas. I would hate to live next door to 6 dogs.

yerself · 09-03-2010, 12:28

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Some people bring PACKS of 4 and 6 - for their 'ablutions'.

Why do they bring their dogs to a field near you to wash them?

MargaretR · 09-03-2010, 12:38

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Originally Posted by yerself

Why do they bring their dogs to a field near you to wash them?

You know what I mean

When it comes to grooming dogs - one chap brings two white shaggy dogs weekly and spends an hour brushing them. He leaves a large patch of white hairs next to the road - not a health hazard but can be a wind blown nuisance sometimes.

Old Saintonian · 09-03-2010, 14:28

The government is looking for ways to control vicious dog attacks by asking their owners to insure for third party damage as well as chipping the dogs, this could cost in excess of £100 is a dog worth it. I think not! I expect the R.S.P.C.A. are quaking in their boots. Discuss good idea or not? regards all Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

Neil · 09-03-2010, 14:46

Its a good idea and I have explained my feelings before on here.

All dogs should be chipped and have DNA taken.
Any dog mess on the street should be tested and the owners fined.
Any dog bites could have the dog saliva tested and the dogs owners fined and the dog put to sleep

Any un chipped dogs detected after a certain date should be put to sleep.

It might sound a little harsh but I am interested in the well being of humans over dogs.

All chipping, testing and possible insuring should of course be at the dog owners expense.

shillelagh · 09-03-2010, 15:22

The old dog licence was 37 1/2p every year .. can remember having to go and buy it at the post office when we had ours.

Now i can see the good and the bad in this ..

Good: Dogs will be chipped so if it ran away then it would be able to be returned to its owners if found and wouldnt get any more i've lost my dog etc .. If a dog attacked someone in the street they'd be able to find its owners if they've managed to catch it etc and take them to court for keeping a dangerous dog. Insurance for the same reasons as the last sentence.

Bad: How many dogs will be chucked out of their owners cars on the bypass or motorway because they cant afford to chip them or pay for insurance? Thus being a very big hindrance to farmers who may have sheep or cows in a field especially at lambing season. For the pensioners who may have a little dog to keep them company who might only go out twice a day for a walk round the block... they might not be able to afford the cost of the insurance .. they can afford dog food .. they might have it chipped but the cost of insurance may be just too much for them.

Then theres always one lot who will keep their dogs ... not insure them not have them chipped or pay a licence fee .. and theyre the ones who's dogs cause trouble as they've not trained them properly.

Think the RSPCA, PDSA and Bleakholt will definately be quaking in their boots round here .. as we arent that far from manchester .. and people bringing and dumping their dogs around here as it isnt that far just 30 miles down the motorway ...