sootyj
Friday 4th April 2014 12:43pm
51,287 posts
Quote: Renegade Carpark @ 4th April 2014, 1:39 PM BST
One of the theories I've heard - not sure how true it is - is that the sound of a crying baby is similar to that of a wounded animal and dogs react accordingly thinking it's downed prey. Might be complete BS, but it's a theory.
I just find it strange in these health and safety conscious times that we would allow something that kills and maims so many children and babies to remain legal. Injury is the number one cause of death for children aged 1 to 18 and whilst we bring in traffic calming measures and childproof caps on bottles, we have taken a completely head in the sand approach to dogs in the home. Not even a public safety advert on the telly.
In a roundabout way I kinda agree with you. Dog bites, dog mess etc are serious health hazards.
Dog ownership is the ultimate counter to the libertarian argument that people will act responsibly and socially mindedly when not forced or atleast pressured to.
Given the choice I'd like to see dog and gun ownership, seen as the same issue of responsibility, registration and good citizenship.
Guns more so, because well they're easier to use.