Dog Care

Question: Do you think it should be required by law for potential dog owners to go through dog care classes?

(Posted by: redcore86 on 2008-11-28 08:34:28)

I think so. There are so many ridiculous people out there and in this section. I mean it is common sense really and they are usually unprepared to handle anytype of dog care, because they cant afford it, are too lazy, and etc

Posted by: Talltail on 2008-11-28, 08:44:32

I think it's something everyone should do. And if people are getting a dog from a reputable breeder, the breeder usually makes the owner and puppy take classes. I think it would be hard to enforce if it was a law, and, of course, it would cause an uproar. But before I adopted out or sold a puppy, I would make the potential owner take a dog/ puppy care class.

Posted by: Yo LO! Aussie Grins on 2008-11-28, 08:38:35

Yes and a general "Aptitude " test before that.

Posted by: Schnoodle_Mom88 on 2008-11-28, 08:41:09

I think it would be hard to enforce considering all the irresponsible breeders, pet stores, etc... But it's a good idea.

Posted by: Tamaraa! ♥'s Gingerr! on 2008-11-28, 08:41:58

It defiantly couldn't hurt. :)

Posted by: Reverend Black Grape on 2008-11-28, 08:42:20

You can't legislate brains or common sense.

Posted by: Mycroft Holmes on 2008-11-28, 08:47:42

I watch "Animal Cops " on Animal Planet and my heart just hurts to see how we...the crown of creation...treat our animals. I think that mistreatment should not be a misdemeanor but a felony with serious penalties, jail time and fines. I have read questions here that lead me to believe that folks should not be trusted with an animal unless they have some basic training.

Posted by: Ceasars Mom on 2008-11-28, 08:49:06

I think it's a good idea in theory, but putting it into practice would be almost impossible. Think about it....ANYONE is allowed to have a human baby...and alot of people shouldnt

Posted by: rescue member on 2008-11-28, 09:03:03

Yes, definitely and also for people wanting to have babies -- but it's not going to happen unfortunately. Both are too often impulse decisions, or for all the wrong reasons and the kids or the dogs suffer.

Posted by: T J on 2008-11-28, 09:06:32

Who is going to pay for it? My taxes are to high as it is!!!

Posted by: Loren S on 2008-11-28, 12:02:21

You have a point i don't know if i would take it as far as you want.

Posted by: patty on 2008-11-28, 14:11:40

Just like driving a vehicle, and owning a gun. Yes, it should be a required course.