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Name |
City/Town |
Comments |
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Tommy |
Ontario |
Its just plain
stupid.. this whole idea of banning pitbulls.. how's that
going to help?
pitbulls are just like any other dog, some can be the meanest
dogs in the world, but some of them can be the most
affectionate and loving companion too.
i personally do not have a pitbull, but a close friend of mine
does and when his pitbull sees me, which is about 1 every 2-3
weeks, he just runs around and try's to lick me!
according to the press however, i should've been mauled, had a
couple of fingers bitten off and had my throat ripped out..
do you know how careful he is not to bite people? for
instance, we would give him a rawhide, and then take that away
and stick our hand in his mouth and he would just look at us
as if saying "uh... my rawhide please?" he just won't bite
us..
and properly bred pitbulls don't' bite people either, if
you've heard the old pitbull fighting stories, you would know
that the owners of the fighting pitbulls would just stick
their hand between the two fighting dogs and NOT GET BITTEN..
I'm not saying all pitbulls are the nicest dogs, but so what?
i was attacked by a golden retriever once!
i stand behind the phrase "punish the deed, not the breed"
its not the dogs fault, its the owners.. how'd you react if
you were locked up and beaten up everyday?
wouldn't you want revenge or something?
if you ever watch animal cops like i do, you'd notice that
about 80% of ALL abused dogs are pitbulls..
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Candace |
Ontario |
I don't think they
should ban pitbulls i have one and he is a loving dog and he
is a little over a year and he is scared of kittens
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Conners and Shasta |
London |
The ban was successful
unfortunately, but we still can fight the new law as of Aug.
29th. Go to:
http://www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org/Petition2x.pdf
and get as many signatures as possible. Age doesn't matter as
long as you are an Ontario Resident. This time Michael Bryant
can't file our petitions under 'garbage'. Not with us have a
lawyer fighting for us. All we are asking for is amendments to
the Dog Act. The petition explains what those amendments are.
We've come this far and we can't quit fighting for them now.
Conners from London, Ontario |
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Chantee |
Toronto |
if people band pit bulls there
wrong!!!!! its not the breed of the dog its the owner sooooo
don't blame the pitbulls!!!!! you have no Wright to band these
dogs!!!! |
|
Nikita Hutchinson |
Stayner |
i think that it is ridiculous the
thought of banning pitbulls. i own a pitbull my self the only
way she could ever hurt a person is by licking them to death.
why6 you ask she would lick them to death because of her owners.
me and family do not train my dog to be vicious or anything. i
may only be a 14 year old but i still have an opinion. my final
statement would have to be, ITS NOT THE DOG ITS THE
OWNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Andres Yoli |
Brampton |
Ban the deed not the breed. It's the
owner not the dog. It's how you train them. Child molesters get
a second chance and they human, they know what they are doing,
dogs are "TRAINED" to do what they so blame the ones who train
them |
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Bruce Noyes |
London |
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Jessica bitz |
Chillawack B.C |
Don't ban Pitbulls |
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Keira S. |
Toronto |
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Chantee |
Toronto |
if people band pit bulls there
wrong!!!!! its not the breed of the dog its the owner sooooo
don't blame the pitbulls!!!!! you have no Wright to band these
dogs!!!! |
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Tam Ramyar |
Newcastle |
saying that you should ban an animal
for being agressive is like saying that we should people for
being agressive.... |
|
Angela P. |
Cornwall |
I think it is
ridiculous to ban one of the most loyal, intelligent and
affectionate breeds because of the irresponsible actions of
some, if not most owners. We hear about pitbulls attacking
children, but where are the parents of these kids? I wouldn't
leave my child unattended around ANY breed for that matter...on
top of that, if your kid runs out in front of a bus because you
are not paying attention, who is responsible? YOU ARE, so why
wouldn't these parents be responsible for looking out for these
children around an animal that the kid cannot control. Also, a
lot of dogs are trained in the wrong manner; pitbulls are very
hyper dogs when they are young, but with proper attention and
training, can become a loving member of any family. I support
the idea of taking an aggressive-breed training course and maybe
having to get a license to own one, because maybe that would
educate the bone-heads out there who want a dangerous dog and
give them a second thought about the responsible owners that
have to pay the price for the irresponsible owner's bad
decisions. |
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Dr.Babak Parsad |
Richmond Hill |
Dogs have a strong
tendency to pick up behavior trademarks from their owners...Any
dog of any breed can be trained to be aggressive thus It is not
the dog but the owner who is really responsible and should be
accountable for...I have a show quality solid Black pit bull
terrier and when I take him for his walks everyone approaches
him even 2 years old toddlers and he is the most loving animal I
have ever had as companion...Find the "Cause" and not the
"Symptom" |
|
R Carey |
Kitchener |
13 years I owned a
pitbull and she was the best trained dog I ever had, that is
because I took the time to let her know who's boss, while giving
her all the love in the world. She just recently died in July
(cancer) and now with the ban in Kitchener I'm not allowed to
own another one. NOT FAIR. Rest in peace Jessie |
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Dean Panco |
Sault Ste Marie |
It's a shame we are
resorting to banning the pet and not the owner. After all, who
is controlling who? If anything, we should be more selective of
assigning an appropriate owner to these wonderful dogs - someone
who is responsible, caring and loving - a person who can bring
out the same characteristics that are in these animals. It seems
to me we are not getting to the root of the problem - not
surprising I guess, as it appears lack of foresight appears to
be our society's greatest characteristic. |
|
Suzanne |
Toronto |
Just to add to Brad
Ryder's comment.... Michael Bryant probably has pet a pit
bull... but doesn't even know it!!! When I take my pit bull out,
many people pet him and then ask what type of dog he is. Some
back right off, but fortunately, many see that the breed is not
what the media makes it out to be. |
|
Tony |
Toronto |
Here's an idea. Force
those who want to own a pitbull to be licenced or registered.
Once registered the owner has a certain amount of time to get
themselves (as a responsible owner and their pet professionally
trained. Anyone caught with a pit bull without licence or
registration, will be levied a hefty fine and the pet taken from
them. If a pit goes wild the owner is held liable under the
criminal system. |
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Steve |
Sarnia |
If the dog isn't
white and fluffy it must be a pitbull. Take the test on this
webpage:
http://www.ottawahumane.ca/press_releases/oct04.html |
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Amy Quick |
Cambridge |
The banning of
pitbulls in Ontario is an act mimicking that of the practice of
genocide - which is the attempt to annihilate an entire people.
If the government of Ontario is willing to rid the province of a
particular breed of dog, then does the government have the
capacity to rid the province of a culture, or ethnicity of a
group of people? This is a terrible act, and as the proud owner
of an American Staffordshire (a breed closely related to pit
bulls) I can attest that this breed can be brought up to be
incredibly loving, loyal, companions. Stop the ban of pitbulls
in Ontario. What could be next? |
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Kari Desharnais |
St. Catharines |
I agree with pretty
much all that's been said. We rescued our dog Buddha from the
Niagara Falls Humane Society. He looks like a Staff Terrier,
some have called him a Texas Red. He's 3 years old, and is the
sweetest lap dog ever! Loves my young stepdaughter, and our cat.
This whole ban is stupid, and makes the 'good' dog owners have
to suffer. The bad dog owners will just pick another breed. |
|
Cujo |
Nova Scotia |
I dont live in
Ontario but I DONT agree with baning pitbulls, I own 4 dogs one
is a pitbull mix and you could not ask for a more loving animal
I am concerted they will be trying to ban in Nova Scotia next,
then maybe they will also tell me how many kids I can have |
|
Craig Croskery |
North Bay |
Don't crack down on
all pit bulls - simply go after the dangerous dogs - of all
breeds! 90% of pit bulls are of no harm to society! |
|
Matt |
Toronto |
I strongly agree it
is the owners responsibility to raise a well behaved loving dog.
It goes for EVERY BREED out there, if a pup/dog is raised in a
loving environment, trained properly, they can make amazing
pets! If this ban does goes through, which breed will be next!
That is obviously what it will come down too! Ban the
irresponsible owners, the backyard breeders and the puppy mills,
not the dogs! |
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Domenic Iozzo |
Etobicoke |
Knowledgeable people
understand that a dog's abberant behaviour is due to the lack of
attention or the wrong kind of attention it receives from its
master. Ban a breed, the ignorant will only choose another to
carry out the abberant behaviour inherent in the master. |
|
Allan Fisher |
Cambridge |
This BAN IS
REDICULOUS ban the deed not the breed |
|
Natasha Phillips |
London |
I have an 18 month
old son and his best friend is his dog Kane.They are
inseperable.My dog has never showed any sign of aggression
towards my son.I think pitbulls are great family pets,as long as
they are trained properly.Pitbulls are good with children
because they are tougher and can take more pain.My son sits on
our dogs head, pulls his tail and pokes him and the dog will
just lay there. Pitbulls have a strong desire to please they're
owners,it's what the owner is asking of the dog thats the
problem.ANY dog can attack,it has nothing to do with the
breed.Banning pitbulls will only make the problem worse,people
will keep their dogs indoors and only bring their dogs out at
night not wanting to get a fine. Eventually not being around
other dogs or humans will make any dog vicious. |
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Ashley & ashnic |
Midland |
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Pouyan |
Richmond Hill |
Pit bulls are gentle
loving dogs its up to the owner to make them vicious we should
ban some owners from having pit bulls |
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Tanya |
New Glasgow, NS |
You can't blame the
dog, they don't raise themselves. If anyone is to blame it's the
owner who raised them. These are beautiful dogs and should not
be punished for others actions. |
|
June Williams |
London |
I recently became the
proud owner of a two year old pitbull, she is the first dog I
ever owned. How you teach them to act is how they will turn out.
She is a loving playful dog. She recently had a litter and I
have kept one of the pups. I will be heartbroken if these lovely
dogs will not have grandchildren. Charge the idiot pitbull
owners that fight their dogs and make them mean. Not all of us
train our pits to fight and attack. PLEASE SAVE OUR PITBULLS
FROM BEING BANNED. |
|
Shante |
Toronto |
I do not agree with
this; if you band pitbulls u have to band other breeds of bogs
that attack and that is not the answer this is not fair. |
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William |
Hamilton |
I know several
pitbulls that are extremely gentle and docile and i strongly
believe that there should be special licensing to own one don't
just ban it cuz if u do while were at it u might as well ban
driving as well more people die in car accidents then from
pitbulls |
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Ashley Bell & Rob
Delong |
Smiths Falls Ontario |
We currently own 2
pitbulls who we have raised since 6 weeks old both are females.
Our oldest is 5 years and she is a 100lbs Staffordshire and a
lazy affectionate dog. She loves to be cuddled and scratched and
does not have a vicious bone in her body. We also have a 11
month old half staff and half red nose female who is a little
hyper but affectionate as well. I could not ever see my dogs
biting a child or anyone else for that matter. They have both
been around children from the time they were puppies and we have
our own children including a 6 month old who loves to lay on the
floor and cuddle with the dogs. I totally disagree with the ban
because it is not the dogs fault if they are vicious it is
because their owners have raised them that way. I was attacked
by a german sheppard, does that mean they are going to ban them
too? I had to go out and buy my dogs muzzles... NO WAY would I
ever get them to walk down the street with them on. They go
crazy. Thank god it has not passed that they have to wear them
yet! Also I believe that muzzels make them mean. What they
should do is screen the owners... Make sure that they are going
to provide a loving home free of abuse and what not. IT IS NOT
FAIR TO THE DOGS to be condemned because of their owners... IT
IS ALL A BUNCH OF CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Jaime Carmichael |
Scarborough |
I think it is
disgusting to even think about banning a particular breed. These
dogs are lovable and honorable pets who are getting a bad rep
from the media. I own a 1 1/2 year old Staffordshire terrier who
is nothing but a big baby. I find it funny that the man wanting
to ban these poor dogs was in fact a pitbull owner! |
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Nancy Sayer |
Toronto |
This will not work
the people must be accountable, they will just go to another
breed and then where will it end. This Bill "must" not go
through. If this Bill goes through, there is nothing stopping
them from just adding breed after breed. This is a ownership
problem not a dog problem. This will not accomplish your goal.
Think about it |
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Jarvis Caseley |
Coleman P.E. |
All the publicity is
bull (no pun intended) I have heard nothing but bad recently
about our wonderful breed! I myself have a 2yr old brindle male
with the personality of a baby! Also i have a friend with three,
all of which are very well behaved! I say go after the drug
dealers who teach theirs to bite, not the communities well
trained dogs! |
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Tasha Ludwig |
Waterloo |
I believe that pit
bulls deserve to remain pets and i believe that the only reason
they are the way they are is because they've just had no
training or improper discipline. We shouldn't ban them i think
every owner should be required to take courses for proper
training so we can slowly eliminate these attacks. I don't think
we have to go as far as banning them. |
|
Felicia |
Toronto |
When it comes to Pit
Bulls, the monster is often the two legged animal at the other
end of the leash! More often than not, those poor dogs are the
VICTIMS of irresponsible and abusive ownership. Pit Bull dogs
are bred, raised, and trained to be the way they are. Inside the
dogs there is a good heart that only wants to please and love.
Dogs do not understand the human definition of right and wrong.
Blaming the animals for the current situation regarding dog
attacks will NEVER resolve the problem! It's time people stop
closing their eyes to the source of the problem and start to
face reality. Pitbulls are known to be very loyal and love to
please their owners. "Pete" from the old series, Little Rascals,
was a Pitbull. He wasn't a vicious dog, he was a fun-loving,loyal
dog, as most Pitbulls are if you raise them correctly. Another
tidbit of information for you-Did you know that Pitbulls were
used in World War I? They were the most decorated hero dog for
that war. |
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Maryam |
Toronto |
Don't ban pit bulls!
They're loving animals! It's the owners who should be punished! |
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Randy Short |
Ajax |
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Jonathan Hilborn |
Toronto |
Pit bulls have a bad
reputation because of the intentions of certain owners. They are
actually very kind and loving dogs if trained properly and shown
love. Golden retrievers and cocker spaniels are statistically
more likely to bite a person than pit bulls. But you don't hear
anything about them in the news. The "pit bull problem" is
really a human problem. Go after the owners that act
irresponsibly and deviant, not the dogs. |
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Christine Remme |
Brampton |
It's not the breed
it's the owners. You can't ban a breed and successful ban dog
attacks. |
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Anthony |
Woodbridge |
No... |
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Julie |
Toronto |
This is an absolutely
rediculous thing to do, it is a quick fix for an even bigger
problem. We don't need to condem an animal for problems that
humans caused. |
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Catherine Marshall |
Kingston |
I believe that if
banning one breed of dogs, WHAT IS NEXT and HOW FAR WILL IT GO.
I also seen that most pits are really loyal to their family and
owner and I hate to see ANYTHING goes bad about them.They are
really good dogs when they are trained yet loyal to their
members.
I have seen dogs that are vicious and will bite and they are
smaller dogs, like cocker spaniel, yorkshire, etc. and why are
they not banning those. I have seen bigger dogs also done the
same like smaller dogs. I also think is that if a breed is not
trained it is more of the owner responsiblity and also BAD
OWNERS make BAD DOGS. I really do not want those dogs to be
banned. |
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Matt Sturgeon |
Fredericton |
Its all how you raise
them as a pup, will reflect when there adults just like humans. |
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Starlight Ferguson |
Brockville |
banning pitbulls is
wrong i work with enough dogs, to know that there temperament
comes from how they were bred. lets say if the dad dog was
aggressive and fierce then it would get passed onto the puppy if
they are bred to be fierce then there going to be fierce but if
they are bred to be pets they will be pets, its not the dogs
fault its the owners. |
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Jordan Wolfe |
London |
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Jenn |
Toronto |
No dog is born bad
they are made that way by us.
How can you ban a life? they have just as much right to live as
we do maybe more... they don't kill for fun! |
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Randy Levesque |
North Bay |
The PitBulls are a
dominant breed and so are other breeds. These breeds should not
go into the wrong hands. These breeds should come from a
registered Breeder only with all pups fixed. The breeder can
make sure they raise sound dogs and make sure these lovable dogs
go to the right homes and handlers with education of the breed.
Maybe even keep in contact with the new owner for a year. I have
a American PittBull Terrier I've rescued from the Barrie SPCA.
She is about two years old. She was a little dominant at first
but she didn't know where she stood in the pack. She knows now
and you couldn't ask for a better pet. These dogs are lap dogs
so they think. They need regular walks 2-3 per day, they like to
be around family, they love to play with other dogs, so make
sure they are socialized with other pets. You don't need to
train to protect. These dogs know when to do so on their own. I
don't let my dog hang off a rope, or towel, or tire like others
I've seen do. I think alot of these breeds are just in bad hands
and stricter laws on the bad owners is needed |
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Philip |
Toronto |
its not the bread of
pitbulls that should be banned, just better precautions on the
owners behalf, any dog can become vicious, and the main owners
of pits purposely make their dog vicious, in conclusion, if not
pitbulls, dobermans, then rotweilers... |
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Robert Schiavo |
Stoneycreek |
some justice system
when you do something wrong you have a lawyer represent you in
court you get a fair trial / a ethnic/black/italian guy stabs
and killes someone= do we ban the whole race come on people this
is taking it too far / ban taxes that were only supposed to be
in place for war efforts only/ ban politician's self wage hikes.
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Robb |
Peterborough |
I have owned so many
dogs, and the best one by far is my Texas Red. She is 8 yrs old
and there is no way some loon in parliament is taking my
dog. I have spent so much time with Kameele. I have a 4 month
old child and she is the childs bodyguard. I love my dog. |
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Monica Langlois |
Montreal |
These animals are
powerful. That must always be respected. But ban the pit bulls
and another breed will take its' place for owners who abuse and
warp their animals. Fight the cause once and for all- ban
irresponsible breeding and ownership. |
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Emily Ash |
Toronto |
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Sherry Arnold |
Simcoe |
Bad owners make bad
dogs no matter what breed they are! |
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Lisa Lopes |
Brooklin |
It is the owners who
are to blame, NOT the dogs! |
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Ashley |
Welland |
We are supposed to be
living in a democratic society. I do not think that the majority
of Ontario would agree with banning pitbulls. |
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Steph |
Welland |
No dog is born bad..
Clearly the problem is with the owners. Banning pitbulls isn't
the answer. This isn't going to solve the problem of vicious
dogs. Any dog can be trained to attack, therefore Ontario needs
to make is harder to own a dog, so only people who are true dog
lovers will be willing to go through the process. Whoever came
up with this idea is clearly uneducated and lazy. |
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Crystal Baker |
Abbotsford, BC |
We too are fighting
against banning pitbulls, I fully support the breed and hope
that judgment will no longer be passed upon a beautiful loving
animal. I have had people who are terrified of the so called "pitbull"
come to love and respect our dog......... these animals are not
savage beasts!!! They are loyal, loving, respectful, amazing
dogs, Don't let anyone tell you different!!!!! |
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Adriana Rajewski |
Wasaga Beach |
I have the most
beautiful precious little girl, she's been w/me since 7 weeks
old. I can't imagine my life w/out her. she's 3.5 yrs old, blue
fawn and her face has a million expressions, I can't imagine my
life w/out her, she's my everything. everyone adores her to
pieces even people that don't have dogs, she fits my lifestyle
completely, I don't ever want another type of a dog... |
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Moe |
Scarborough |
Do we ban one type of
race from our society? I didn't think so...so why ban pitbulls...it's
just the way the dog is brought up and not the breed. |
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Jaime |
London |
I don't think
pitbulls should be banned because its not the dogs fault that
they behave that way its the way they are brought up by the
owners |
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Andres Yoli |
Brampton |
These are not bad
dogs the problem is bad owners. Punish the bad owners not these
poor animals. Child molesters get a chance when they shouldn't
why not give these dogs a chance! |
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Erica |
Amherst, NS |
I also agree, if
stupid people didn't get their hands on these breeds they
wouldn't have such a bad name. I have a male pit Cyrus, and he
is the best dog that i could ever own. They should ban the
people that train these dogs to be so violent, it's not the dogs
fault.. it's the owners!!! |
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Matt Hudson |
Markham |
I don't currently own
a pit bull but i am in contact with them on almost a daily basis
and they are the most affectionate and loving dogs. Mr. Bryant
is looking for the monster at the wrong end of the leash. BAN
THE DEED NOT THE BREED |
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Nigel Herbert |
Scarborough |
My name is Nigel Herbert and I am a
Certified Master Trainer, I deal with many aggressive on a daily
basis. The majority of these dogs are not pitbulls, infact i
have dealt with more aggressive Goldens than any other breed.
The problems people are having with thier dogs is a direct
result of their raising and training. Dog owners need to be
taught the right way to raise a dog before they even purchase
it. Click Here for more... |
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Thea |
Toronto |
All animals are
created equal. All dogs have the potential to be kind and loving
or to be aggressive. Banning Pitbulls is not the solution since
the problem is not exclusively theirs. It is prejudice against
animals. We wouldn't allow this if they were a particular
"group" of people. |
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Nicky Ahmad |
NB |
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Brandy |
Whitby |
I completely agree
with all these people, its nice to hear comments from people who
actually know what they are talking about... i think that people
who are going to adopt/obtain these dogs should be majorly
checked out before being allowed the privilege of having such an
amazing dog. Once they start banning one breed they are just
going to do it to every other breed too, then what? |
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Amanda Mueller |
Markham |
Don't ban pit bulls!
They're loving animals! It's the owners who should be punished! |
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JASON SMITH |
Markham |
Pit bull should not
be banned! It's all in the way they're raised! Just like any
human! |
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Tanya |
Muskoka |
It's not fair to ban
pitbulls in Ontario. There should be specific laws about who can
have pitbulls. Younger children shouldn't be allowed. Pitbulls
should be allowed as long as they are properly looked after and
also properly contained. |
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Mike Thomson |
Port Colborne |
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Yvette |
Ottawa |
Michael Bryant needs
to educate himself on all dogs PERIOD! |
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Tammy Snooks |
Brampton |
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John kennedy |
Kingston |
Virtually every
expert disagrees with Bozo bryant. Why wouldn't anyone want the
experts involved unless you're afraid of the truth. |
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Terry Hass |
Innisfil |
Owners of dogs are at
fault and not the dogs. Maybe people should be screened to own
any dog. |
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Lynda Holding |
Toronto |
Save my beloved
companion. |
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Summer Santagato |
Toronto |
I think this is
totally ridiculous. I do not own a pit bull but some of my
friends do and they have never had problems because they are
RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS!!! I do own a lovable eight year old
bullmastiff named Jake and am afraid that bullmastiffs would be
labeled a dangerous breed. We have to do something to stop this
into going to law!!!!! |
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Ed Turner |
Bramalea |
They should lic. the
owner's of these dogs that way people who owen them would be
more responsable and not just and extention of there man hood. |
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Scott Turner |
Brampton |
I've owned 3 pits in
the past and present and have 2 young children, yet no problem
with any of them. They are the best dogs I have ever had, as
long as you train them properly. |
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Kelly Rolanty |
Toronto |
It's the banning of bad owners that
needs to be done. What dog is next on the hit list? If we don't
stop the government from interfering now in our choice of
animals, we'll end up a province of Poodles! |
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Stephanie Copeland |
Brampton |
Judge the Deed, not the Breed |
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Jody Mckenzie |
Hamilton |
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Lindsay Camara |
North York |
I have owned pitbulls and "pitbull"
type dogs all my life. I completely agree that its is all in how
the dog is raised. I have never experienced any aggression with
my dogs EVER. These type of dogs are not for inexperienced dog
owners. They are a highly energetic and strong willed breed and
need to have proper training and a responsible owner who is
willing to take the time to insure that they have brought up a
well behaved pet. The same goes for ANY breed of dog. You can
train any dog to attack. Including those cute cuddly retrievers
and yappy little poodles. Its irresponsible owners that are
giving these dogs a bad name. I now own an Argentine Dogo who
frequently is mistaken for a pitbull because of his intimidating
looks. Ignorant, single minded people would never stop to give
him the chance to show his true colours. He's nothing but an
overgrown overly affectionate, need to be loved lap dog, as are
most of these large dog breeds including pitbulls. People cant
stop finding things to blame there problems on. If we aren't
being racist to one another we discriminate against the type of
dog one owns. People should get a little more info first before
judging one by its cover. |
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Taschiey Ackert |
London |
I own a 1yr old pitty shes beautiful
and friendly as the come! |
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Amy Passmore |
Tiverton |
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Rob Rhinas |
Fernie |
It's all in how you raise them. |
Elizabeth LoPatriello
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Barrie |
My pitbull Popcorn is a loving part
of my family. she just had a litter of 6 puppies and she is a
very good mother and i am a proud grandmother to all of them.
its not the dog its the owner. i have a 10 month old daughter
and i trust Popcorn completely with her and every one she meets
if any one takes her away from me i don't no what ill do, I'm
starting to cry just thinking about it. i wont let ANY1 take my
baby or my grand children!!! would u, didn't think so. |
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Sheri |
Thunder bay |
The question is, out
of 700 bites in Toronto how many were from a pit bull not even
100 now they want to ban this type of dog what's next. The
Golden Retriever is rated worse for dog bites. Don't blame the
dog it's the owners .It's all on how you raise the dog. I had an
American Staff best dog I ever had never bit or growled at
anyone was not a guard dog it's all on how you bring them up.
BAN IGNORANCE NOT PIT BULLS |
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Shane |
Janetville |
My pitbull mastiff cross was the
most gentle dog I've ever owned. we brought him up in a house
full of love and he couldn't have turned out better . I find
this ban ridiculous and infringing on the personal rights of
Ontarians. Don't punish the responsible owners because of a few
negligent ones. |
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Karla |
Brantford |
Has there been any relevant
investigations made into the lives and home environments of the
dogs who have attacked, I'm sure that the conclusion would be
one of neglect and abuse causing such disobedience, one wrong
move made by an innocent by passer becomes a victim due to this
abuse which has caused fear aggression to arise in these
animals. My opinion, investigate the homes of these dogs and the
people raising them. You will find the cause of attack your
looking for. I agree with the gentleman who said, we are
becoming a country of dictators! |
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Karla |
St. Johns |
Don't punish the dog, punish the
irresponsible owner. Pitbulls are very loyal, loving and
intelligent pets. |
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Joann |
Brantford |
I have a pitbull and she is the most
affectionate dog I have owned. She has never shown any
aggression, I think its wrong to say ALL pitbulls are
aggressive, when it's all in how they are raised. BAN bad
owners, not Pit Bulls!!! |
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Jack Ryan |
Toronto |
It is wrong to ban the breed because
of few that have done wrong. Would it be right for a teacher to
keep the whole class after school because two kids got in a
fight? |
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Melissa Ranger |
Belleville |
There are a lot of pit bulls in
Belleville, 85% of the dogs in the humane society are pit bulls
(that is were I got mine) and there has been no problems with
pit bull attacks. Silly People its not the dog, its the owners. |
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Laura |
Toronto |
People should
be more concerned with banning guns not dogs! |
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Tony |
Toronto |
The government is encouraging
HATRED, I thought that was a bad thing? |
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Laura |
Toronto |
What are you going to ban next?
Informed voters? Get a life don't support this ridiculous ban. |
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Paul Mansa |
Richmond Hill |
NO WAY |
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Nelson Valente |
Toronto |
we need better
enforcement and new laws that seriously punish bad owners |
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Todd Mongeon |
Toronto |
This is sad.
Obviously we have dictators running this country. |
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Adam Wlad |
Kitchener-Waterloo |
I am strongly oppose
to the ban on pitbulls. I have never owned a pitbull but I have
known many... excellent dogs. The new legislation is based on
ignorance and media hype, not fact... just like the many snake
by-laws. I am not impressed and do not feel 'safer.' |
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Cecilia Lee |
Toronto |
don't ban them |
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Robert Serco |
Toronto |
I can not believe
this BS |
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Debbie
Kosmalski |
Toronto |
As a
previous owner of a good natured American Staffordshire Terrior
I would have no hesitation in having this breed as a pet. I
trusted this dog fully and he never was aggressive with any
human, adult or child. |
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Barry
Kosmalski |
Toronto |
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Marcus
Anthony |
Toronto |
Instead of banning
pitbulls, why won't the government actually solve the problem
properly and regulate the breeding of all dogs. They should also
introduce harsher penalties to the dog owner who commit
crimes/accidents involving their dogs. Not everyone should be
allowed dogs, they should regulate/license that instead.
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Cindy |
Burlington |
i love
pit bulls don't ban them. |
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Anna
Visconti |
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I
thought racial profiling was violating the rights of
individuals. Banning an entire breed based on breed profiling is
the same thing. I wonder how long it's going to take before
Canadians stick up for there freedom? |
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Dave
Nickason |
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Heather
Ryan |
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Ricky
Lewis |
Toronto |
This is
not the solution |
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Sabryna
Jessica Perry |
Hamilton |
I
believe the dogs and puppy are the victims of this ugly and
disgusting dissension and that the bad owners that mistreat
these beautiful creatures should be punished not the animal.
From your animal loving friend Sabryna perry |
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Janae
Beaulne |
Toronto |
There
should be a restriction on who breeds the dogs, not the dogs
themselves. |
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Marcy |
Toronto |
I love
my dog, please don't make him an outsider |
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Allan |
Toronto |
DON'T
BAN PITBULLS........ |
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Ian Lee |
Toronto |
punish
the owners, not the breed. |
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Nicole
Gallant |
Toronto |
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Stefan
Centracchio |
Toronto |
i think
the ban should be on bad owners not the pitbull itself. i am a
dog owner and he would never hurt a soul. |
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William
J. Armstrong |
Belleville |
I
currently own a five year old Pit Bull (bitch). She is loved by
the entire family and own of the most loving dogs you could
imagine. I am a responsible dog owner and feel cheated by what
the Gov't is attempting to do. |
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Sarah
Ezekiel |
Kitchener-Waterloo |
Ignorance is no excuse. This poor breed has become a media scape-goat. |
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Christie Smythe |
St.
Catharines |
I love
my pit Daisy. She was rescued from the Niagara Falls Humane
Society sad and shy at first, she has turned out to be a
wonderfu, energeticl, loving and caring dog. She easily fit into
our family with our Lhaso Apso, Rottweiler and our neighbour’s
dogs. She is great with kids, great with cats and other animals
and loves to run. Terriers of any size are not for beginner
owners. But with proper training and consistent obedience they
can be awesome dogs! APBT’s are great dogs! It’s poor and
irresponsible ownership that destroys them, just as it would any
other dog. These bad owners are now going to latch on to another
breed and what will happen next? Will that breed be banned and
then another and another? Besides, trying to determine which
dogs are true APBT’s is too hard! Stopping the irresponsible
ownership is a better solution. It would be more effective and
efficient. Give the Humane Societies the funding and the legal
means to prosecute and ban these people from having animals of
any sort. Responsible dog owners who love and care for their
dogs shouldn’t be punished. Daisy is a great dog! To think I
won't be able to have another like her one day because some
idiot doesn't want to take care of his dog, saddens me to no
end. Please reconsider the facts about APBT's. Stop the
irresponsible ownership & breeding of dogs and other animals.
Address the real problem. |
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George Katzanza |
Toronto |
Its not the pit
bulls, its the owners. |
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Sarah Desiree |
Scarborough |
I think the ban is
the lazy way out. It is not a bad dog in general it is bad
owners not sometimes but all the times. Bad dogs are like bad
kids they know what they see and reflect that. Of course if a
dog is trained to bite and only sees mean then its going to bite
and be mean. Also people chaining dogs up where the dog can see
people but not reach them can have a down side cause the dog no
mater that the breed will get mad cause it can see the person or
other dogs but can not be free like them. Also a smarter idea
would have been to enforce they type of people who own dogs such
as pitbulls who do have amazingly strong jaws. People should
have to register and take training to own any dog over like 50
pounds if the city is so worried. Yes good owners will fallow
this new and stupid law but what about all the people who get
the dog only for the fact that it scares some people they are
more of a problem then the dog. The government is never going to
ban guns. So are guns not more dangerous. It would make just as
much sense to ban all guns as it dose to ban a breed of dog. One
last remark for the idiot who made the ban who was on City TV
yesterday. If it barks like a pitbull, walks like a pit bull and
bites like a bit bull its is not a Pit bull it can be any number
of breed you fool. |
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Dave Julien |
Montreal |
Grrr..I think that
peoples should just train the dogs a little bit more. and the
owner is the problem!! |
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Ed kostuk |
Niagara Falls |
IT IS HOW THEY ARE
RAISED!!!! I have 2 american pitbulls that are both sucks they
are very loving friend good with strangers and kids ...so DON'T
BAN THEM!!!!!!!! |
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Farnaz Azizi |
Toronto |
You can't ban
everything you run into problems with - there must be a balanced
solution. |
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ashley cornelius |
Toronto |
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Carol Jones |
Kitchener-Waterloo |
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Fido Golab |
Richmond Hill |
Banning the breed
will not solve the problem. They are just like any other dogs,
however more powerfull. |
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Katie Fillier |
Toronto |
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Freddy Mueller |
Toronto |
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Brad Coburn |
Toronto |
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Ashley Gorgichuk |
Toronto |
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jimmy Koners |
Barrie |
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Ramtin Rokni |
Toronto |
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Roza Rokni |
Toronto |
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Rokneddin Rokni |
Toronto |
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Heather Storie |
North Bay |
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Chris |
Markham |
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Gio |
Ottawa |
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Ottawa |
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Richmond Hill |
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Toronto |
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