• The Pit Bull Lovers Gazette - Breed Specific Legislation
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  Jason Mann - Senior editor
  
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  Dear Friend,
  
  As a part of the Gazette I like to try and keep subscribers
  informed about dog related news and stories. Sometimes
  I don't do a very good job at keeping up with the news
  so I'll make a better effort to do so in the future.
  
  Today I'd like to share two stories with you.
  
  First is of the famed "Dog Whisperer" who is now being
  sued over animal cruelty and other charges.
  
  Read the story here:
  http://channels.netscape.ca/entertainment/article.adp?id=20060505223209990001
  
  The story basically alleges that Mr. Milan's staff abused the dog
  by putting a choke chain on it and forcing it to run on
  a treadmill (both things Milan advocates in his consultations)
  which resulted in an over heated dog with throat damage.
  
  I've said it once and I'll say it again, training collars are not
  good for training most dogs and they are used incorrectly
  more often than not.
  
  While Mr. Milan has some decent knowledge about dog behavior,
  he is not all that different or better than most people who have
  studied dog behavior. Dr. Ian Dunbar comes to mind as a pioneer
  in dog behavior and training. A lot of his concepts are being
  taught today (including to Mr. Milan) and have changed the
  face of raising puppies from a positive standpoint.
  
  My second story is the new Canine Good Citizen resolutions
  that are being passed in some states. In my state of Kentucky
  for example certain insurance companies are giving dogs
  with the CGC a chance. Dogs that were formly on their
  restricted lists are also being considered.
  
  To me this is a double edged sword. On one hand you
  have a way to possibly get insurance as a Pit Bull owner.
  
  On the other, the Canine Good Citizen is not really
  a through test of temperament and the companies
  have the right to deny you anyway. Some might
  say, well she got the CGC 5 years ago. That doesn't
  make her a good dog now.
  
  Sadly, the AKC does not use retesting later in
  life to keep the dog "up to date" as far as
  temperament goes.
  
  My final thoughts on the CGC ...
  
  Take the test, get your American Pit Bull Terrier
  certified and let's help boost the passing breed
  numbers through the roof. And, it looks kind of
  cool at the end of your dogs name. :o)
  
  Well that does it for this news flash edition
  of the Gazette.
  
  Best Regards,
  Jason, Angel CGC, Honey, and Patch.
  http://www.PitBullLovers.com
  http://www.PitBullUniversity.com

  May 8th, 2006 at 7:07 pm

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