Bring back dog licences? Feat. Tessa Dunlop & Peter Bleksley | Storm Huntley

[@Sharon-zi1xn]

If some one cannot afford a license for their dog/cat whatever, than that person will unlikely be able to afford the dog/cat, and give it the life it deserves!!

[@DavieBee1988]

why should we pay for a license n i dunno where your getting if someone can't afford a licence they won't be able to afford or give them a good life what a load of bs

[@SFRZRD]

With that atrocious spelling and grammar, it doesn’t require too much mental acuity to guess which breed appeals to you.

[@trevorclarey3336]

It's the owners that need a licence .

[@jonathanhabens9795]

I think a licence would protect the dogs from bad owners.

[@jujutrini8412]

Why would it be “incredibly costly” for owners to train their dogs if the government makes local councils set up schemes or classes? It’s not cruel to put muzzles on dogs when they go outside.

[@KelculesIII]

Most humans require a muzzle. More so then dogs!

[@user-sh2rc5kc7x]

​@@KelculesIII Humans don't generally bite people

[@Charlotte-wx4jz]

I’ve always thought owners should have a licence to own a dog. 10 years ago my family dog (sprolly spaniel) was attacked, she was badly injured but survived. We thought she was recovering but sadly her injury got infected and actually turned cancerous. The cancer was in the same place as her injuries and the Vet confirmed this was 99% the likely cause. The owner of the other dog was awful, after we got his dog off ours he threw it to the ground, swearing at it and kicking it. We did report it but unfortunately we hadn’t got the owners name as we were just so focused on our dog. Clearly the way the other dog was being treated was a contributing factor, I definitely don’t think this was the first time he had abused his dog. I’ve also known people to just let their dog run free, their dog jumping at people and other animals, it’s not on! People who don’t have control of their dogs need to be held accountable. I think we need harsher enforcement around breeding for both dogs and cats. You said it’s a legal requirement for all dogs (and now cats) to be microchipped and yet the amount of animals in shelter because people don’t microchip is crazy.

[@KayHutchinson-x1i]

What good will that do except put more money into the wrong pot

[@SFRZRD]

Prefer cats lol. You have to earn a cats affection, dogs will like and jump up at most people. Thick animals.

[@PLl-jr8xi]

How many times can you talk about the same subject

[@Mel87y]

Nothing to discuss

[@michaelfernandes6904]

Not all dogs are dangerous

[@KittyinAnotherCity-qy1lu]

All untrained and uncontrolled dogs are dangerous.

[@iaindouglas4829]

Christ how many times are you going to “Debate” this?

[@bexyweewaggys]

Dogs really whiff

[@flowplanet429]

ban large dogs how stupid your far more likely to get attacked by a smaller dog. i had a large dog that would go everywhere with me. shops would always fuss around him. he did not need a lead and was gentle as a feather. we have to avoid other dogs. most other dogs try to attack him because the owner has not put the work in to socialize them. with humans or other animals. the amount of times people started on me about my dogs not on a lead.. the law is my dog must be under control he is ! he dont need a lead... your dog does mine dont. it gets very frustrating. all because other people dont know better .. but i digress. listen there are no bad breeds only bad owners. i do agree most owners need training but then dog trainers would be out a job. lol listening as i write your caller just said what i wrote. yes it would be too costly for the poor. and nothing is going to stop thugs breeding and using dogs to attack. our own government enslave these animals to work for the police military's etc to work as attackers... i do not agree with that. these are intelligent animals very much like us. very similar in base psychology. speak to any decent trainer. or animal behaviorist. so when will dog attacks stop? when poor ownership just people not knowing basics stops. and those people apply that knowledge . yes. also when we stop putting that in to them by using them as weapons. they have instincts. instincts can be manipulated. that can take you to weapon or peaceful depending on the environment you as owner provide. knowingly or not. simple fact you should heavily research any animal you take on before getting it this is called common sense. not much of that around these days. your expecting a bit too much. so it would be a case of training for owners would improve things for both owner and animal. but that training would need to be right.. i cant see the government doing anything right. most likely they would screw up your training lol. free education is out there already all you need to do is look. and have common sense. good luck teaching common sense. and teaching those you subjugate for resources is not a financially beneficial move for them. they at least know that much that's right in their way of thinking. a lot of money is spent keeping people uneducated and fighting to survive because it makes for easy pray easy to manipulate. so no we aren't going to start teaching common sense are we ? lol so in summery yes most owners even those trying dont have basic need to know info. no people cant afford it. its already free they just need to go online and look. could tax money run a few courses say 1 a week in every large town yes it would not cost a lot. should that be necessary for ownership? only if its free on benefits. or very low cost. is it a good idea to train. yes. licenses? what's the point when were chipping. outside of the government extorting more resources from its victims... sorry population of free individuals.

[@PLl-jr8xi]

Dogs are dirty and should be completely banned..

[@Sharon-zi1xn]

So are many people, probably like yourself!! Would take a beautiful cat or dog any day over some vile dirty human!! People like you should be banned, are you a Muslim by any chance?? Or just an animal hater in general!!

[@Marcthered]

Sad

[@milo2324]

many muslim taxi drivers would agree with you. and that is why blind people in thid country have such a hard time to get around.

[@TheLukeLambert]

Humans are dirty and sometimes, outright disgusting, what's your point?

[@DavieBee1988]

@@milo2324 now your talking shite