Re: Latest pit bull attack no grounds for ban on breed (Gazette, March 31)
In this story, Capital Regional District bylaw officer Don Brown stated, “we get dogs of all breeds involved in attacks …” in defending the pit bull breed against banning. Unless journalists are hiding the truth that poodles and Labradors are out there killing other dogs, I don’t think that statement is true. Attacks involving deaths and serious injury are always more aggressive breeds like pit bulls and pit bull crosses.
Banning a breed is difficult, but why can’t there be some kind of by bylaw around using muzzles when walking more aggressive breeds?
I have only seen one responsible owner doing this on my daily walks. It is simple, doesn’t hurt the animal and is a good safety measure.
Grant Simpson
Langford