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Originally Posted by AFireInside
It's clear that you know very little about dogs which is part of the problem.
Once again the idea that a little dog is better because it can't do much damage is a major part of the problem. It's not ok to assume that a little dog can't do a lot of damage.
If the reported story is true the owner of the small dogs is even more to blame. It's really unfortunate that any person or dog got hurt but you need to be responsible for your dogs.
Any dog over 20lbs could have easily hurt that little pomeranian in this situation.
I also find your outrage at the girl getting bitten on the hand a little odd. It sounds like she needed some stitches which is exactly the level of risk you all seem comfortable with for small dogs. Someone stated earlier that they know their little dog could only cause enough damage to warrant a few stitches and they were comfortable with that.
All that aside I agree with the poster above the owners need an assessment if the dogs aren't considered aggressive, especially since that owner has a young child.
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You're right, I don't know a lot about dogs. I don't think it should be a requirement of living in Calgary. I don't like them and I don't like them near me for reasons I've stated before.
I'm outraged a little girl was bitten because I have a little girl and I hate to think of her facing a situation like that one.
I concede it sounds hypocritical that I'm willing to accept the risk of a few stitches on her hand if it were done by a small dog versus the pit bull; however, I think the situation she faced being pit bulls was far more frightening than if it were pylon's wiener dog. I guarantee you there will be sleepless nights, nightmares and anxiety over this encounter of hers because it was so terrifying.
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Originally Posted by valo403
Every decent point you make is outweighed by your constant need to include garbage like this. Over and over again you make it impossible to side with you because you simply can't help but act like a child. Try leaving that stuff out, I think you'll find people may actually listen to you.
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Okay, I'll try. But you could also focus on my point more if you wanted to and less on specific snippets. You hate my arguing style and that's fine, but I don't like how you can never read my point and instead dissect out one part every time to tell me the greater meaning is lost.