Comments on: Dogs: What Are They For? http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/1626/dogs-what-are-they-for/ by K9 Magazine, the lifestyle magazine for dog lovers Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:02:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Therese http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/1626/dogs-what-are-they-for/comment-page-1/#comment-28531 Therese Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:36:04 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/?p=1626#comment-28531 Fantastic article - would that I was as articulate!! I too am PASSIONATE about dogs and agree wholeheartedly with your rightous angry response to this particular programme and the KC comments, and, in fact, have already blogged a reply on an Irish site. The only thing I would take issue with you is on the creation of new breeds. Surely we should try to get the current breeds right ,and back to their original type first? Creating a new breed can take generations and result in lots of unwanted puppies because they do not 'conform' (yet again) to what was expected. I try to do my bit by volunteering at a Charity Clinic and also an Animal Sanctuary with a no-kill policy. Here I see the evidence of indiscriminate inbreeding - particularly in the border collie population - where the dogs are so neurologically damaged they cannot be rehomed and will remain at the Sanctuary to live out whatever years they have left.... at least there they are treated well and given every medical intervention - both conventional and alternative - whenever and whatever is necessary/right for them. In the Clinic I sometimes have to zip my mouth (for the animal's sake) in order that clients will return for necessary treatment. I believe in educating as many people as possible on the wonderful qualities of dogs and have instigated an Advisory Clinic regarding behavioural/ training issues - starting with puppy owners. I live in hope that something will get through, one step at a time, right? Well done again - you have restored my faith in people.... Fantastic article – would that I was as articulate!! I too am PASSIONATE about dogs and agree wholeheartedly with your rightous angry response to this particular programme and the KC comments, and, in fact, have already blogged a reply on an Irish site. The only thing I would take issue with you is on the creation of new breeds. Surely we should try to get the current breeds right ,and back to their original type first? Creating a new breed can take generations and result in lots of unwanted puppies because they do not 'conform' (yet again) to what was expected. I try to do my bit by volunteering at a Charity Clinic and also an Animal Sanctuary with a no-kill policy. Here I see the evidence of indiscriminate inbreeding – particularly in the border collie population – where the dogs are so neurologically damaged they cannot be rehomed and will remain at the Sanctuary to live out whatever years they have left…. at least there they are treated well and given every medical intervention – both conventional and alternative – whenever and whatever is necessary/right for them. In the Clinic I sometimes have to zip my mouth (for the animal's sake) in order that clients will return for necessary treatment. I believe in educating as many people as possible on the wonderful qualities of dogs and have instigated an Advisory Clinic regarding behavioural/ training issues – starting with puppy owners. I live in hope that something will get through, one step at a time, right? Well done again – you have restored my faith in people….

]]> By: Margaret Carter http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/1626/dogs-what-are-they-for/comment-page-1/#comment-28282 Margaret Carter Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:14:20 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/?p=1626#comment-28282 Wow. Ryan, you really are quite something ( and I don't say that often ) Margaret Carter Wow.

Ryan, you really are quite something ( and I don't say that often )

Margaret Carter

]]> By: John Lilburne http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/1626/dogs-what-are-they-for/comment-page-1/#comment-28281 John Lilburne Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:10:18 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/?p=1626#comment-28281 Ryan, well said sir, excellent article! Ryan, well said sir, excellent article!

]]> By: Winnie http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/1626/dogs-what-are-they-for/comment-page-1/#comment-28324 Winnie Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:11:48 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/?p=1626#comment-28324 I just want to say Thank You. I believe that you know that you often speak for more than just yourself. I just want to say Thank You. I believe that you know that you often speak for more than just yourself.

]]> By: Elle http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/1626/dogs-what-are-they-for/comment-page-1/#comment-28319 Elle Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:56:42 +0000 http://www.dogmagazine.net/?p=1626#comment-28319 Bloody brilliant article Ryan! It's great to know that dogs have someone so genuinely on their side and so in touch with the real world. Bloody brilliant article Ryan! It's great to know that dogs have someone so genuinely on their side and so in touch with the real world.

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