Dogs as trainers?

[badger]

I had a whack of statistical data in a long post, but it's a pointless argument because you've already got your mind made up. Which is sad, but c'est la vie.

[MommyBird]

I had a whack of statistical data in a long post, but it's a pointless argument because you've already got your mind made up. Which is sad, but c'est la vie.

Badger, I am sure you love your dogs and take good care of them. But unfortunately you do not represent 100% of the PB owners out there. I can find a load of evidence that would not support your view as well. In fact, I did just that before writing my last post. There was even an article about a PB incident in my local paper today.
Like I said above...all dogs are unpredictable...we can never trust any breed 100% of the time. My son had stitches in his face from the neighbors Shih-Tzu.
What I do know is that stats tell me that I would more than likely suffer more damage or even death if I were to be caught by one of the PBs who regularly chase me than the spaniel who came up and licked my leg today.
It is the PB owners who discount the danger or do not care about the danger their dogs pose for others safety that worry me.
It is paramount for ALL dog owners to be mindful of the danger their beloved pets could inflict on a loved one or a stranger at any moment.
Do I believe PBs should be outlawed? Definitely NO.
But I do believe that when someone makes a personal choice that has a heightened potential to bring harm to others they bear an extra measure of responsibility to prevent such harm from occurring.
You probably fit this model but unfortunately there are a large number of people in my neck of the woods who do not.
Because of this, it is in my personal best interest to continue to not like square head dogs.

[Tri Girl]

I had a stealth dog come at me today. I didn't even know he was there until I looked in my rearview mirror. I yelled at him "get a job" all sarcastic like and he stopped running (thanks OakLeaf).
I think the insults work. Kinda like that old Will Ferrell skit on SNL where he's some doctor that says the best way to train your puppy is to be sarcastic and humiliate him. Ha!