There’s a song with the lyrics, “who let the dogs out, woof!” Well, the warmer weather is causing owners to let their dogs out, and it is causing lots of complaints of excessive dog barking across the country. The warm weather means Fido can go outside and hang out in the yard. Many dogs bark even more outside because there are just so many more things to see.
Many people resort to some type of collar to stop barking. But collars don’t always work. There are more humane ways to deal with the behavior.
Just because your dog is outside and not disturbing you with his barking doesn’t mean that you don’t have to take responsibility for the behavior. If you own a barking dog, be responsible and do something about it. Get “The Ultimate Guide To Stop Your Dog From Barking…Fast!”
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June 29, 2008 - 1:01 pm
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Cynthia
Barkings dogs in Albemarle County, Virginia just got a blow. A new ordinance has been passed that states if any dog barks for more than 30 minutes, your neighbors can take you to court. A $500 fine is awaiting you if you are found guilty only one time. If you’re found guilty three times, say goodbye to your pooch.
I predict more counties across the country will adopt harsh legislation like this. That’s why it’s so very important to do something about your barking dog. Go here to get “The Ultimate Guide To Stop Your Dog From Barking…Fast!” Don’t wait for a law to pass against you.
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June 14, 2008 - 9:46 am
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Cynthia
I recently reported about New Yorkers seeing increased fines for not picking up after their dogs. Well, leave it to New York dog owners to find a way to get out of the ticket. Whoopi Goldberg reported on the TV talk show, “The View” that they’re using the excuse that they “forgot” their identification. It seems tickets can only be issued by showing your ID to the enforcement officer. I guess looking at the license the dog is wearing around it’s neck isn’t an option.
A poll was taken online asking how much someone should be fined for not picking up after their dogs. The largest number of votes was for $25. Is $25 enough to deter someone from leaving the poop on the street? I think not. The second highest number of votes was to pay nothing. If you don’t punish bad behavior or have to suffer some sort of consequence, the unwanted behavior doesn’t change. That applies to training dogs and people!
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June 11, 2008 - 8:42 am
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Cynthia
There’s a report out of London, England that there are more & more “dangerous” (code for pit bull) dogs being used as not only status symbols by (insecure) men and teenage boys, but the dogs are also being used as weapons…since it’s against the law to carry a knife or gun. These dogs are used not only to intimidate people but are also being used in the growing & secretly popular “sport” of dog fighting.
It’s been said to be “one of the UK’s most pressing social issues.”
It’s not just a problem in the U.K. Not only common folk but high profile athletes & rappers in the U.S. own these “macho” dogs too with little regard to how dangerous a dog trained & bred to be not only a fighter but a killer can be.
The issue is the owner, not the dog. Any dog can be trained to be aggressive (my neighbors Chihuahua’s are little terrors because they’ve been allowed to be). Unfortunately, aggressive breeds like pit bulls, etc generally have to be put down.
The owner should face consequences severe enough to deter ownership of these aggressive dogs. Perhaps jail time for using a dog as a weapon? But I think the thugs (um, people) who are using their dogs in this way won’t be deterred by a stay in jail. Jail is probably a second home to them. Once again it boils down to responsible dog ownership!
Watch the video about this growing dog problem here.
If you are a dog owner in New York City, you better make certain you pick up after your pooch…every time. The Department of Sanitation has more than doubled the amount of tickets handed out for not curbing your dog. Don’t waste your money on these tickets. Do the right thing, be a responsible dog owner & pick up after your dog.
The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services is under fire because it was revealed after an audit that they have only issued 123,000 licenses when the dog population is estimated at 400,000 - 800,000.
Collecting on licenses is the largest source of revenue for the agency with licenses for dogs that have been ‘fixed’ fetching $15 and dogs that haven’t at $100. Because they haven’t collected on roughly 75 to 80 percent, there is a resulting loss of about $2 million on dog licenses.
Ironically, the city doesn’t do anything to collect the money it’s owed. The department sends out one notice of delinquency and then doesn’t approach it again.
The department could be losing nearly $11 million a year by not enforcing penalties against people who fail to license their animals.
This latest news paints L.A. as a city of irresponsible dog owners. Responsible dog owners license their dogs.
Owning a dog is a big responsibility. And part of being a responsible dog owner is training. Here are the top 10 dog training tips.
1. Research your breed
Before your canine companion puts a paw across the threshold, you need to research the most suitable breed for your family and lifestyle. People often choose a pooch…continue here.
In the dog loving city of Seattle, WA, more and more people are finding themselves too busy to deal with the every day responsibility of dog ownership. But they are finding that they have their pick of dog walkers. With so many dog walkers, they are having to find a gimmick to stand out.
Enter “Hot Chicks Dog Walking Company.” The gimmick is having an attractive, fashion conscious young woman walk your pooch. Or how about “Seattle Green Dogs,” an environmentally friendly service that features a biodiesel van, biodegradable waste bags, natural-fiber leashes and organic treats. And “Jogs For Dogs,” a service for the larger or active breeds that need a lot of exercise. It features college students taking your dog on a 45 minute run.
As more and more people work longer hours, the need for all services related to dog care will continue to grow. How much do you want to bet that the gimmicky walking services cost more?
The dog rental services springing up in the U.S. are causing concern in the U.K. because they believe that passing a dog from one home to another could traumatize to the animal, leaving it with no routine. I don’t know about you but I want my OWN dog, not a community one.
Read the full story…Rent A Dog A Good Idea?
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May 12, 2008 - 10:14 am
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Cynthia
In Whitworth, UK, the local council is trying to get a £25 levy passed that would tax all dog owners in order to deal with the growing problem of irresponsible dog owners not picking up after their dogs.
It doesn’t seem fair that all dog owners should be taxed and there has been a mixed response, but Whitworth has been described as ‘the dog dirt capital of the North West.’ The city used to use money from dog licenses but now all dogs are microchipped. The extra revenue would be used to pay for more animal control officers to enforce responsibility.
Is it fair? What do you think?
