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Today I am outraged about the Dangerous Dog Act that is going to be established on August 1st because it is not properly revised and more effort should be put into this Act to make it fair and just for the dog owners and non-dog owners of Trinidad and Tobago.
First of all a dangerous dog can be defined as a dog who have the ability to inflict injury or death upon humans or any living creature.
I am stating the obvious quoted by the Trinidad Express which stated that "owner of every dangerous dog must have insurance in the sum of at least $250,000 for each dog" and “failure to acquire the $500 license means that the person has committed the summary offence of keeping or owning an unlicensed dangerous dog, for which there is a penalty of a $50,000 fine and imprisonment for one year.”
While I understand the pleading views of the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to put this law in effect what about the good dogs of society? What about the well-trained family loving dogs that are properly socialized and are grown up with love and care and the only thing they harm are their chewable bones that come from pet stores!
Our country is so backward, that people in our society today that think that all dogs with teeth and are taller than an pumpek are considered "bad and vicious”, and do not take the time to educate themselves that dogs are like children, when properly trained in manners, socialized properly, shown love and affection; these dogs are wonderful, loyal and gentle with others. However, when beaten, left alone in a kennel and are not socialized or shown love, these dogs are vicious and have the potential to harm others.
Around the world Fila Brazilieros, Pitbulls and Japanese Torsas are great family dogs to raise around children and protect families from intruders. In Trinidad and Tobago we have seen the rise of German shepherd, Pitbull, Pitbull Mix also the Common Dog attacks that have left our citizens scarred for life and due to this,have left a negitive stigma upon all dogs in society. Have we seen any incidence of Fila Brazilero or A Japanese Torsa attack?
Why are there only three categories? German Shepherds and Rotwilders are also banned in countries that are ranked with the Pitbulls and Torsas and in our county we have seen what German Shepherds Dogs can do in the case of the four year old boy that was mauld to death by two of them. So why is this act not properly revised or taken into consideration there are more vicious dogs that are need to be added to the list.
Moreover, in our economy today many citizens do not even have 500 to license our dogs much less insure a dog of 250, 000! Even if our dogs are registered they should at least be interviewed by the borough or state or have proof that they are not categorized as a dangerous dog or are a potential threat in the near future. In doing this, many breeds would not be adandoned by their owners because of maintanence and fear, dangerous dogs would be found and owners would be properly fined and also there would not be a stigma upon them.
Dogs in Trinidad are not recognized for the amazing creatures they are and in our country today we do not have the proper medical facilities or even to train them because our citizens simply don’t understand dogs , as they are often beaten or pelted with stones when they come around us looking hungrily for food or affection from strangers. They are very smart, intelligent beings and have feelings too that deserved to be considered carefully and not targeted!
As we claim to be a “developed country”, establishing a Dangrous Dog Act is not the only step , however, more animal shelters and medical facilities should be put into place to insure the health and well being of our dogs. More job opportunities should also be created for those in the vetenerian fields and establish equal and just grounds for dog owners and citizens to be satisfied and safe.
In Trinidad and Tobago we need to change our mentality and understand that dogs need love and proper training to ensure their and our well being. Yes, dog is a man’s best friend and there are many well behaved , loyal and polite pitbulls ,Filas and Torsas out there that do not deserved to be targeted and classified as dangerous dogs . Just like humans there are mixtures of bad and good people existing in our society and so are dogs! so let’s not be inarticulate and judge them based on what we perceive them to be!
Today I am outraged about the Dangerous Dog Act that is going to be established on August 1st because it is not properly revised and more effort should be put into this Act to make it fair and just for the dog owners and non-dog owners of Trinidad and Tobago.
First of all a dangerous dog can be defined as a dog who have the ability to inflict injury or death upon humans or any living creature.
I am stating the obvious quoted by the Trinidad Express which stated that "owner of every dangerous dog must have insurance in the sum of at least $250,000 for each dog" and “failure to acquire the $500 license means that the person has committed the summary offence of keeping or owning an unlicensed dangerous dog, for which there is a penalty of a $50,000 fine and imprisonment for one year.”
While I understand the pleading views of the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to put this law in effect what about the good dogs of society? What about the well-trained family loving dogs that are properly socialized and are grown up with love and care and the only thing they harm are their chewable bones that come from pet stores!
Our country is so backward, that people in our society today that think that all dogs with teeth and are taller than an pumpek are considered "bad and vicious”, and do not take the time to educate themselves that dogs are like children, when properly trained in manners, socialized properly, shown love and affection; these dogs are wonderful, loyal and gentle with others. However, when beaten, left alone in a kennel and are not socialized or shown love, these dogs are vicious and have the potential to harm others.
Around the world Fila Brazilieros, Pitbulls and Japanese Torsas are great family dogs to raise around children and protect families from intruders. In Trinidad and Tobago we have seen the rise of German shepherd, Pitbull, Pitbull Mix also the Common Dog attacks that have left our citizens scarred for life and due to this,have left a negitive stigma upon all dogs in society. Have we seen any incidence of Fila Brazilero or A Japanese Torsa attack?
Why are there only three categories? German Shepherds and Rotwilders are also banned in countries that are ranked with the Pitbulls and Torsas and in our county we have seen what German Shepherds Dogs can do in the case of the four year old boy that was mauld to death by two of them. So why is this act not properly revised or taken into consideration there are more vicious dogs that are need to be added to the list.
Moreover, in our economy today many citizens do not even have 500 to license our dogs much less insure a dog of 250, 000! Even if our dogs are registered they should at least be interviewed by the borough or state or have proof that they are not categorized as a dangerous dog or are a potential threat in the near future. In doing this, many breeds would not be adandoned by their owners because of maintanence and fear, dangerous dogs would be found and owners would be properly fined and also there would not be a stigma upon them.
Dogs in Trinidad are not recognized for the amazing creatures they are and in our country today we do not have the proper medical facilities or even to train them because our citizens simply don’t understand dogs , as they are often beaten or pelted with stones when they come around us looking hungrily for food or affection from strangers. They are very smart, intelligent beings and have feelings too that deserved to be considered carefully and not targeted!
As we claim to be a “developed country”, establishing a Dangrous Dog Act is not the only step , however, more animal shelters and medical facilities should be put into place to insure the health and well being of our dogs. More job opportunities should also be created for those in the vetenerian fields and establish equal and just grounds for dog owners and citizens to be satisfied and safe.
In Trinidad and Tobago we need to change our mentality and understand that dogs need love and proper training to ensure their and our well being. Yes, dog is a man’s best friend and there are many well behaved , loyal and polite pitbulls ,Filas and Torsas out there that do not deserved to be targeted and classified as dangerous dogs . Just like humans there are mixtures of bad and good people existing in our society and so are dogs! so let’s not be inarticulate and judge them based on what we perceive them to be!