yeah, because nobody's pet dog has every killed anyone.
why are so many dog owners in such denial?
dogs are a liability. just because they have never bitten you doesn't mean they can't, or won't. and if not you than some other random person. but then again, that NEVER happens.
i quoted you because of this part, ...
i took it as sarcasm towards dogs being dangerous.
shall i google up some pitbull attack pics?
you realize the thread title is "fuck cats", don't you? yet you question if I'M on an anti-dog crusade.
classic irony.
my point was: dogs may be great, but they are also a HUGE liability.
sorry i wasn't wft'ing at you but the whole thread, anyone that doesn't like cats never had cats
i love my dog and every one i have ever had but i love my cats too, equally
i have had intelligent dogs and some that weren't too bright, same with cats
how could you not love this
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[FONT=Verdana,Trebuchet,Arial,Helvetica]Homeowner's Claims are Going to the Dogs[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Trebuchet,Arial,Helvetica] Dog's aren't just the family pet or your best friend these days...they have become a major source of liability to homeowners
Luckily, most homeowner's policies cover dog bits within personal liability coverage. According to the Insurance Information Institute, in 1996 insurance companies paid more than $1 billion in homeowner's and renter's insurance claims resulting from those canine's canines.
Every year, about 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs and about 334.000 of them end up in the emergency room, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. It's important that people realize that there are things they can do to reduce the chance their dogs will become aggressive toward other people.
For example, give the dog a "quiet retreat" where it can go to relax undisturbed. A nice doghouse in the back yard will do the trick. Anyplace out of the way, even a crate in a secluded part of the house will work. Once you have that place established, teach your children and others not to bother the dog.
Here are some other helpful hints from Plapp. If you see any children teasing you dog, intervene and take time to explain to them the dangers of their behavior. When the dog is outside, keep it on a leash or behind a fence. Don't encourage roughhousing with the dog, because the animal might not understand what is "too far." Another tip is to teach your dog to be sociable by taking it on a leash near areas where children are playing and making noise. Soothe and per the dog, let him know that this is a normal part of life.
Our final tip: talk to your insurance agent about your homeowner's or renter's coverage. If you own a dog, you should find out whether an attack by your animal would be covered under your policy, and what the limits are.
Dog bites are becoming so frequent that some insurers won't cover pets with a bad temperament or a history of biting. Also, some breeds of dogs like pit bulls or wolf hybrids might not be insurable. Pet owners should take the time to find out more about their coverage.
http://www.plappinsurance.com/persart8.asp
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shall i google up some pitbull attack pics?
you realize the thread title is "fuck cats", don't you? yet you question if I'M on an anti-dog crusade.
classic irony.
my point was: dogs may be great, but they are also a HUGE liability.
that's about the worst cat attack you'll see. if it were a dog attack the kids whole face would be missing.
yeah, because nobody's pet dog has every killed anyone.
why are so many dog owners in such denial?
dogs are a liability. just because they have never bitten you doesn't mean they can't, or won't. and if not you than some other random person. but then again, that NEVER happens.
