Following on from part one, vicious dog attacks are clearly something people get worried about, even if they have never experienced such a thing themselves. Parents with children, those fearful of dogs or other animal owners can all have an opinion on this issue, and therefore something to say about restraining a dog at all times. In this blog we’ll look at the pros and cons of such a suggestion.
The primary issue being highlighted on Facebook is one of leads and whether dogs should be restrained at all times. The obvious arguments – exacerbated by this case – state that the wild nature of dogs can never be restrained and that at any given moment, a dog in the wrong situation can cause grievous harm. In this specific example, the dog was mostly unknown to the new owners and its personality untested in unfamiliar situations – which unfortunately led to this tragic incident. Continue reading →
