Posted On: January 7, 2005, 8:52 am CST

Posted By: David Yantz

This bill is insane as it is a form of collective punishment. I have raised Bouvier Des Flanders for 7+ years and they would most likely be high on the list and cost me a fortune in insurance adding a silly fee to me a responsible dog owner.
What needs to be realized here is a few facts.Most dogs reflect their owners. I will not say that there are a few dogs out there that are naturally aggressive but for the most part the responsibility is with each individual owner.Liability insurance is not the answer.One of the main problems with our society is the lack of responsability.In Canada per capita there are more guns than in the U.S.A. but far less gun related crime.Gun ownership there is much more controlled and requires more training.I believe if you are going to change laws concerning dog ownership it should be towards responsibility rather than liability.A person in a rental apartment in an overcrowded area should not be allowed to own a large breed dog as it makes no sense.A large breed active dog needs room to roam.It is a matter of responsability may I state for the 20th time.People should be screened prior to dog ownership especially of hard temperment dogs such as some terrier breeds,guard breeds,working breeds and others.Bouviers have a medium hard temperment and can be very dominant of which I know with experience.I have spent weeks months and years in training of my dogs as my female can be dominate especialy with young children as she is trying to herd them.

My 2 cents
David Yantz