FWD: Two sides of a coin to dog controversy

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Tuesday May 17, 2005

Two sides of a coin to dog controversy

 

 

The current uproar about big dogs, especially Rottweilers and German Shepherds,

being a threat to society is an interesting, albeit one-sided version of the

state of things.

 

Most of us undoubtedly know that animals have feelings. But has anyone ever

wondered why these feelings are chanelled towards hurting people?

 

I would like to relate an incident which I witnessed in a housing estate in

Petaling Jaya.

 

When a utility company staff (let's call him Mr X), came around to bill a

resident, her dog started barking, which is to be expected.

 

Mr X was also holding a large stick in his hand, which was understandable

should a situation arise in which he needed to protect himself. However, the dog

was inside the compound of the house, and the gate was closed.

 

Upon hearing her dog barking, the owner came out, and before she could even tie

her dog up, Mr X was prodding the dog with his stick through the bars of the

gate.

 

In this instance, the dog was not even attacking him and was behind the gate

for that matter, and Mr X was already aggravating him.

 

Now just imagine what would have happened if the owner was not at home.

 

The dog will surely remember this person, and if teased over time, will develop

resentment towards this particular person. One day, when the chance comes along

(the gate may be open), won’t the dog attack this person?

 

I have also seen many people, especially young boys, throwing stones at dogs

and teasing them, especially when they are tied up or caged.

 

In such instances, should the dog attack a person, we only have the human

victim’s side of the story.

 

Thus to prevent or minimise incidences of dog attacks, instead of banning big

dogs we should educate the public, especially children, to respect the feelings

of all living creatures.

 

Kohilam Kalimuthu

 

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