No more E-Collars or Prong Collars in Quebec

[terrym]

Hey they have storm troopers reading restaurant menus and harassing businesses now. I have no doubt that hundreds of PQ member's friends will be hired to harass sporting dog owners.

[spinster]

From what I can tell, all the chatter on the internet links back to one site. I have not found a link to a news org. reporting this. Odd, that media have not picked up on this if the report is accurate. There is a movement in Canada to ban e-collars. It is just one of many initiatives on the part of vets and animal rightists that is facing us. These folks are pretty much organized whereas the hunting community is not. Breed clubs/ hunting organizations should be addressing this...whether the issue is tail removal, dew claw removal, training equipment and use of animals in dog training. And yes, the latest proposal I have seen for a federal animal welfare act would pretty much ban field trials, tests, training with birds etc.

[Sharon]

desired regulations being presented for public input in California right now:

. a ban on the use of lead ammunition for all hunting in California.
. Ban all bobcat hunting and trapping in California.
. Ban the use of dogs for the pursuit and take of ALL wildlife in California.

We should never take our hunting /use of dogs for granted. We should be vigilant.

[trimmer21]

From what I can tell, all the chatter on the internet links back to one site. I have not found a link to a news org. reporting this. Odd, that media have not picked up on this if the report is accurate. There is a movement in Canada to ban e-collars. It is just one of many initiatives on the part of vets and animal rightists that is facing us. These folks are pretty much organized whereas the hunting community is not. Breed clubs/ hunting organizations should be addressing this...whether the issue is tail removal, dew claw removal, training equipment and use of animals in dog training. And yes, the latest proposal I have seen for a federal animal welfare act would pretty much ban field trials, tests, training with birds etc.

I should have added to my last post that the info I read was on one of the British media websites,either London Daily Mail or the Mirror. I also remember an article on a BBC Canada newscast last summer,but,I can't recall where the report originated.

[topher]

desired regulations being presented for public input in California right now:

. a ban on the use of lead ammunition for all hunting in California.
. Ban all bobcat hunting and trapping in California.
. Ban the use of dogs for the pursuit and take of ALL wildlife in California.

We should never take our hunting /use of dogs for granted. We should be vigilant.

Sounds.fair to me.. I mean its pretty cruel taking dogs out in the bush.. Yelling at them.. Having them chase birds around.. I can't believe anyone would think that is a good life for a dog.. A dog should be pampered.. Sleep on a dog sized bed.. With a pillow top.. Carried in a purse.. Dresses up with cute little hats.. And fed ice cream all day.. That is the natural life of dog.. Not running in a bush chasing birds.. And squirrels..

[Steph]

Sounds.fair to me.. I mean its pretty cruel taking dogs out in the bush.. Yelling at them.. Having them chase birds around.. I can't believe anyone would think that is a good life for a dog.. A dog should be pampered.. Sleep on a dog sized bed.. With a pillow top.. Carried in a purse.. Dresses up with cute little hats.. And fed ice cream all day.. That is the natural life of dog.. Not running in a bush chasing birds.. And squirrels..

Is this guy for real? ^^^

[welsh]

Recently, people have failed to detect Topher's tongue planted firmly in his cheek.

[topher]

Is this guy for real? ^^^

No.. Not for real at all.

[finsfurfeathers]

Is this guy for real? ^^^

Although I got it next time include "" for clarity

[Sharon]

Is this guy for real? ^^^

He was being sarcastic and very funny.