http://www.thedogfiles.com/2008/12/06/sheriff-shoots-dog-pays-bill/ Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dogs And The People Who Love Them. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.thedogfiles.com/2008/12/06/sheriff-shoots-dog-pays-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-1651 Katybeth Jensen Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:29:34 +0000 http://www.thedogfiles.com/?p=187#comment-1651 It sounds like both the dog and police officer overreacted. Shooting at the dog was perhaps overkill (no pun intended) However, if we are to blame the deed and not the breed than we have to be clear that the responsibility to keep the dog from harming or behaving in a threatening manner towards the officers was the owners responsibility.<br>All dogs can act out under stress or when they feel threatened, it is up to the owner to keep their dog safe from these types of situations. While the vet was lacking in empathy, the police department certainly seemed to act fairly and take responsibility for overreacting. I hope the children involved, were not blamed but perhaps consoled, and a discussion about responsible dog ownership was forthcoming, especially for the benefit of the 12 year old. In fact, It seems everyone involved could learn a little more about how to react in the case of an aggressive dog. It sounds like both the dog and police officer overreacted. Shooting at the dog was perhaps overkill (no pun intended) However, if we are to blame the deed and not the breed than we have to be clear that the responsibility to keep the dog from harming or behaving in a threatening manner towards the officers was the owners responsibility.
All dogs can act out under stress or when they feel threatened, it is up to the owner to keep their dog safe from these types of situations. While the vet was lacking in empathy, the police department certainly seemed to act fairly and take responsibility for overreacting. I hope the children involved, were not blamed but perhaps consoled, and a discussion about responsible dog ownership was forthcoming, especially for the benefit of the 12 year old. In fact, It seems everyone involved could learn a little more about how to react in the case of an aggressive dog.

]]> http://www.thedogfiles.com/2008/12/06/sheriff-shoots-dog-pays-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-1650 tg Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:01:54 +0000 http://www.thedogfiles.com/?p=187#comment-1650 offering to pay the bill for the dog with a 2,500 limit and signing papers saying they wont sue is not any great pat on the back also considering the bill is way over that now and the vet wouldnt do any thing with out cash up front so the county and the dangerous actions of the officer should be ashamed to say the least offering to pay the bill for the dog with a 2,500 limit and signing papers saying they wont sue is not any great pat on the back also considering the bill is way over that now and the vet wouldnt do any thing with out cash up front so the county and the dangerous actions of the officer should be ashamed to say the least

]]> http://www.thedogfiles.com/2008/12/06/sheriff-shoots-dog-pays-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Katybeth Jensen Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:29:34 +0000 http://www.thedogfiles.com/?p=187#comment-205 It sounds like both the dog and police officer overreacted. Shooting at the dog was perhaps overkill (no pun intended) However, if we are to blame the deed and not the breed than we have to be clear that the responsibility to keep the dog from harming or behaving in a threatening manner towards the officers was the owners responsibility.<br>All dogs can act out under stress or when they feel threatened, it is up to the owner to keep their dog safe from these types of situations. While the vet was lacking in empathy, the police department certainly seemed to act fairly and take responsibility for overreacting. I hope the children involved, were not blamed but perhaps consoled, and a discussion about responsible dog ownership was forthcoming, especially for the benefit of the 12 year old. In fact, It seems everyone involved could learn a little more about how to react in the case of an aggressive dog. It sounds like both the dog and police officer overreacted. Shooting at the dog was perhaps overkill (no pun intended) However, if we are to blame the deed and not the breed than we have to be clear that the responsibility to keep the dog from harming or behaving in a threatening manner towards the officers was the owners responsibility.
All dogs can act out under stress or when they feel threatened, it is up to the owner to keep their dog safe from these types of situations. While the vet was lacking in empathy, the police department certainly seemed to act fairly and take responsibility for overreacting. I hope the children involved, were not blamed but perhaps consoled, and a discussion about responsible dog ownership was forthcoming, especially for the benefit of the 12 year old. In fact, It seems everyone involved could learn a little more about how to react in the case of an aggressive dog.

]]> http://www.thedogfiles.com/2008/12/06/sheriff-shoots-dog-pays-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-204 tg Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:01:54 +0000 http://www.thedogfiles.com/?p=187#comment-204 offering to pay the bill for the dog with a 2,500 limit and signing papers saying they wont sue is not any great pat on the back also considering the bill is way over that now and the vet wouldnt do any thing with out cash up front so the county and the dangerous actions of the officer should be ashamed to say the least offering to pay the bill for the dog with a 2,500 limit and signing papers saying they wont sue is not any great pat on the back also considering the bill is way over that now and the vet wouldnt do any thing with out cash up front so the county and the dangerous actions of the officer should be ashamed to say the least

]]> http://www.thedogfiles.com/2008/12/06/sheriff-shoots-dog-pays-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-203 Kenn Bell Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:51:17 +0000 http://www.thedogfiles.com/?p=187#comment-203 Thanks for commenting, Corey! Thanks for commenting, Corey!

]]> http://www.thedogfiles.com/2008/12/06/sheriff-shoots-dog-pays-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-202 coreywillis Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:22:51 +0000 http://www.thedogfiles.com/?p=187#comment-202 I completely agree. We don't want the lives of Police to be put in danger, but we also don't necessarily need to kill the dog. Alternatives to shooting the animal seem like a plausible solution. As you said, it would also help avoid shooting around other people who could be in the area. I completely agree. We don't want the lives of Police to be put in danger, but we also don't necessarily need to kill the dog. Alternatives to shooting the animal seem like a plausible solution. As you said, it would also help avoid shooting around other people who could be in the area.

]]> http://www.thedogfiles.com/2008/12/06/sheriff-shoots-dog-pays-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-201 » Sheriff’s Office to Pay Shot Dog’s Vet Bill White House On Best Political Blogs: News And Info On White House Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:24:24 +0000 http://www.thedogfiles.com/?p=187#comment-201 [...] Office to Pay Shot Dog’s Vet Bill Posted in December 6th, 2008 by in Uncategorized Sheriff’s Office to Pay Shot Dog’s Vet Bill Grenier described Dixie as friendly and said the officer overreacted. “It was a pretty terrible [...] [...] Office to Pay Shot Dog’s Vet Bill Posted in December 6th, 2008 by in Uncategorized Sheriff’s Office to Pay Shot Dog’s Vet Bill Grenier described Dixie as friendly and said the officer overreacted. “It was a pretty terrible [...]

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