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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> This just puts too damn much power into the hands of psychiatrists and > psychologists and their wannabees. > Just fine ‘em or throw their asses in jail for a while and be done > with it. > But stay away from the nazi-like "solutions." > — > Dogman > Sounds good to me! Wish they would do something…. > — > (ken) > Is this photo an optical illusion — or is it real? > http://www.zyworld.com/maryland/1-illusiont1.JPG > To respond to this place (-) between x and d. >         Because e-mail can be altered electronically, >         the integrity of this communication cannot be guaranteed. > (Version 1.91)

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->and would also enable courts to >require offenders to undergo psychological counseling. > [...] > Even as much as I care about seeing animal abusers get what’s coming > to them, I can’t help but shudder every time I see "psychological > counseling" forced on anyone. >given the link >between animal abuse and human violence, may help deter future crimes >against people." > And which "links" have never really been proven. > This just puts too damn much power into the hands of psychiatrists and > psychologists and their wannabees. > Just fine ‘em or throw their asses in jail for a while and be done > with it. > But stay away from the nazi-like "solutions." > — > Dogman > http://www.i1.net/~dogman > "I really dislike – thats (sic) too harsh but the best I can state it – the entire > sporting group and cannot imagine being forced to live with one – not my types at all!" Nancy Holmes

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>and would also enable courts to >require offenders to undergo psychological counseling.

[...] Even as much as I care about seeing animal abusers get what’s coming to them, I can’t help but shudder every time I see "psychological counseling" forced on anyone. >given the link >between animal abuse and human violence, may help deter future crimes >against people."

And which "links" have never really been proven. This just puts too damn much power into the hands of psychiatrists and psychologists and their wannabees. Just fine ‘em or throw their asses in jail for a while and be done with it. But stay away from the nazi-like "solutions." — Dogman http://www.i1.net/~dogman "I really dislike – thats (sic) too harsh but the best I can state it –  the entire sporting group and cannot imagine being forced to live with one – not my types at all!"                                                                           Nancy Holmes

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> This just puts too damn much power into the hands of psychiatrists and > psychologists and their wannabees. > Just fine ‘em or throw their asses in jail for a while and be done > with it. > But stay away from the nazi-like "solutions." > — > Dogman

Sounds good to me! Wish they would do something…. — (ken) Is this photo an optical illusion — or is it real? http://www.zyworld.com/maryland/1-illusiont1.JPG To respond to this place (-) between x and d.         Because e-mail can be altered electronically,         the integrity of this communication cannot be guaranteed.         (Version 1.91)

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> ATTENTION, MARYLAND ACTIVISTS: YOUR SUPPORT NEEDED TO PASS FELONY ANIMAL > CRUELTY LEGISLATION

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"Nope. That "beating dogs with sticks" things is something you twisted out of context, because you are full of bizarro manure." Amy lyingfrosty Dahl LIES with a straight face and says: "I don’t beat dogs, twist ears, or pinch toes. For the benefit of anyone who is in doubt, and who chooses not to read the article, there is NO mention in it of twisting ears. I would never slap a dog. I would never advise anyone to slap a dog. I do not believe there is a single circumstance, ever, where slapping a dog is anything but destructive." RIGHT. She PINCHES, not twists… and chin cuff doesn’t mean hit, it means slap. amy lyingfrosty dahl continues: "Get a stick 30- or 40-inches long. You can have a helper wield the stick, or do it yourself. Tougher, less tractable dogs may require you to progress to striking them more sharply. With your hand on the collar and ear, say, "fetch." Immediately tap the dog on the hindquarters with the stick. Repeat "fetch" and pinch the ear all the way to the dummy. Repeat, varying how hard you hit the dog, Now you are ready to progress to what most people think of as force-fetching: the ear pinch. Make the dog’s need to stop the pinching so urgent that resisting your will fades in importance. but will squeal, thrash around, and direct their efforts to escaping the ear pinch You can press the dog’s ear with a shotshell instead of your thumb even get a studded collar and pinch the ear against that Say "fetch" while pressing the dummy against its lips and pinching its ear. if the dog still does not open its mouth, get out the shotshell. Try pinching the ear between the metal casing and the collar, even the buckle on the collar. Persist! Eventually, the dog will give in" Gotta LOVE koehler. dahl makes koheler look like St. Francis. "The Koehler Method of Dog Training" , Howell Book House, 1996": BARKING, WHINING, HOWLING, YODELING, SCREAMING, AND WAILING The fact that you realize you have such a problem makes it certain you have "reproved" the dog often enough to let him know you were against his sound effects, even though your reproving didn’t quiet them, so we’ll bypass the loudly clapped hands, the cup of water in his face, and the "shame-shames" and start with something more emphatic. We’ll begin with the easiest kind of vocalist to correct: the one that charges gates, fences, doors, and windows, barking furiously at familiar or imaginary people and objects. A few clusters of BBs from a good slingshot, in conjunction with the light line and plenty of temptations, will cause such a dog to use his mind rather than his mouth. But you won’t make the permanent impression unless you supply dozens of opportunities for him to exercise the control he thus acquires. Make sure these opportunities don’t always come at the same time of the day, else he may learn to observe the "quiet hour" and pursue his old routines at other times. With the help of the light line, it will be easy to follow the BBs with a long down to make sure he gets the most from his lesson. As was mentioned before, eliminating the senseless barking will not lessen the dog’s value as a watchdog but rather, as he grows more discriminating, increase it. The dog who vocalizes in bratty protest or lonesomeness because you’re gone constitutes a different problem. If it is impractical for someone to stay with him constantly (there are owners who cater to neurosis by employing dog sitters), you’ll have to heed the neighbors and the law and quiet the dog. This calls for a little ingenuity as well as a heavy hand. Attach a line to your dog’s collar, so your corrective effort doesn’t turn into a footrace around the house until you reach a stalemate under the bed. This use of the line in the correction will also serve to establish it as a reminder to be quiet as the dog drags it around when you’re not present. Next, equip yourself with a man’s leather belt or a strap heavy enough to give your particular dog a good tanning. Yup-we’re going to strike him. Real hard. Remember, you’re dealing with a dog who knows he should be quiet and neighbors who have legal rights to see that he does. When the noise comes, instead of trying to sneak up to the door so you can barge in while he’s still barking, which is generally impossible, respond to his first sound with an emphatic bellow of "out," and keep on bellowing as you charge back to his area. Thunder through the door or gate, snatch up the belt that you’ve conveniently placed, and descend on him. He’ll have no chance to dodge if you grab the line and reel him in until his front feet are raised off the floor or, if he’s a big dog, until you’ve snubbed him up with a hitch on something. While he’s held in close, lay the strap vigorously against his thighs. Keep pouring it on him until he thinks it’s the bitter end. A real whaling now may cut down somewhat on the number of repeat performances that will be necessary. When you’re finished and the dog is convinced that he is, put him on a long down to think things over while you catch your breath. After fifteen or twenty minutes, release him from the stay and leave the area again. So that you won’t feel remorseful, reflect on the truth that a great percentage of the barkers who are given away to "good homes" end up in the kindly black box with the sweet smell. Personally, I’ve always felt that it’s even better to spank children, even if they "cry out," than to "put them to sleep." You might have a long wait on that comfortable porch before your dog starts broadcasting again. When he does, let your long range bellow tie the consequent correction to his first sound and repeat the spanking, if anything emphasizing it a bit more. It might be necessary to spend a Saturday or another day off so that you’ll have time to follow through sufficiently. When you have a full day, you will be able to convince him each yelp will have a bad consequence, and the consistency will make your job easier. If he gets away with his concert part of the time, he’ll be apt to gamble on your inconsistency. After a half dozen corrections, "the reason and the correction" will be tied in close enough association so that you can move in on him without the preliminary bellowing of "out." From then on, it’s just a case of laying for the dog and supplying enough bad consequences of his noise so he’ll no longer feel like gambling. If there has been a long history of barking and whining, it sometimes requires a lot of work to make a dog be quiet when you’re not around, so give the above method an honest try before you presume your dog requires a more severe correction. "Housebreaking problems: Occasionally, there is a pup who seems determined to relieve himself inside the house, regardless of how often he has the opportunity to go outside. This dog may require punishment. Make certain he is equipped with a collar and piece of line so he can’t avoid correction. When you discover a mess, move in fast, take him to the place of his error, and hold his head close enough so that he associates his error with the punishment. Punish him by spanking him with a light strap or switch. Either one is better than a folded newspaper. It is important to your future relationship that you do not rush at him and start swinging before you get hold of him. When he’s been spanked, take him outside. Chances are, if you are careful in your feeding and close observation, you will not have to do much punishing. Be consistent in your handling. To have a pup almost house-broken and then force him to commit an error by not providing an opportunity to go outside is very unfair. Careful planning will make your job easier. The same general techniques of housebreaking apply to grown dogs that are inexperienced in the house. For the grown dog who was reliable in the house and then backslides, the method of correction differs somewhat. In this group of "backsliders" we have the "revenge piddler." This dog protests being alone by messing on the floor and often in the middle of a bed. The first step of correction is to confine the dog closely in a part of the house when you go away, so that he is constantly reminded of his obligation. The fact that he once was reliable in the house is proof that the dog knows right from wrong, and it leaves you no other course than to punish him sufficiently to convince him that the satisfaction of his wrongdoing is not worth the consequences. If the punishment is not severe enough, some of these "backsliders" will think they’re winning and will continue to mess in the house. An indelible impression can sometimes be made by giving the dog a hard spanking of long duration, then leaving him tied by the mess he’s made so you can come back at twenty minute intervals and punish him again for the same thing. In most cases, the dog that deliberately does this disagreeable thing cannot be made reliable by the light spanking that some owners seem to think is adequate punishment. It will be better for your dog, as well as the house, if you really pour it on him." Ask yourself "WHY DOESN’T JERRY HURT DOGS TO TRAIN THEM?" And then just answer "BECAUSE JERRY KNOWS HOWE TO TRAIN DOGS WITHOUT HURTING THEM." And THEN SAY OUT LOUD: "IGNORE JERRY, HE’S MEAN TO DOG ABUSERS." You can get all the information you need to PROPERLY handle and train your dog using non force, non confronatational, scientific and psychological methods, in the Wits’ End Dog Training Method manual available for free at http://www.doggydoright.com The Wits’ End Dog Training Method manual is provided compliments of  the BIOSOUND Scientific Elves as an alternative to Doggy Do Right (and Kitty Will Too). Your pal, Jerry "The Phony," Howe. j;~}

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ATTENTION, MARYLAND ACTIVISTS: YOUR SUPPORT NEEDED TO PASS FELONY ANIMAL CRUELTY LEGISLATION S.356/H.649, which would elevate the most severe forms of animal cruelty to felony-level offenses, has just been introduced in the Maryland Legislature. This legislation (Jimeno/Montague) would make egregious acts of violence–including the torture or cruel killing of an animal–a felony, and would also enable courts to require offenders to undergo psychological counseling. "This felony classification is important because it will allow law enforcement officials to devote greater investigation resources to these heinous, often gruesome acts of cruelty," says Theresa Jolivette, ASPCA Government Affairs Associate. "It will also allow for the tracking of animal cruelty offenders, which, given the link between animal abuse and human violence, may help deter future crimes against people." Maryland residents, please contact your legislators and let them know that you support S.356 and H.649. Be sure to tell them that it is time that Maryland joins the majority of other states that already treat animal cruelty as a felony offense. To find contact information for your state legislators, visit: http://mlis.state.md.us/ — (ken) Is this photo an optical illusion — or is it real? http://www.zyworld.com/maryland/1-illusiont1.JPG To respond to this place (-) between x and d.         Because e-mail can be altered electronically,         the integrity of this communication cannot be guaranteed.         (Version 1.91)

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