BK>>  They got a new dog warden, and things haven't changed much.  Seems   
   BK>> the issue is not as simple as they thought. They got the  rules   
   BK>> restricting ownership of pit bulls repealed, after all pit  bulls   
   BK>> aren't dangerous.   
      
    RW> Yep, see that all over.  pEople are scared of my   
    RW> Rottweiler. My Rottweiler is a good dog, but no, if you   
    RW> broke in here I couldn't guarantee your safety, or if she   
    RW> thought you threatened my lady.   
      
    I can say that for a German Shepard, or Standard Poodle. From   
    personal knowledge of those who owned them, and who found them   
    quite protective.   
      
    >   
   BK>>  All to many who want to own dogs considered dangerous are *NOT*   
   BK>> responsible.   
      
    RW> Indeed, and usually they own multiple animals and aren't   
    RW> that smart in either training the animals or interacting   
    RW> with them.   
      
    Which is one good reason for restrictions on dogs that require   
    special handling.   
      
    RW> My rottie could take your arm off with one bite no doubt.   
    RW> YEs I play and rough house with her a bit, but I'm also   
    RW> very cautious how I play and rough house with her.  Just the   
      
    And children and the inexperienced very often do not have the   
    appropriate judgement.   
      
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