I was taking out the garbage in the garage this early this morning and forgot the door was up. Hoshi saw it open then had a look on his face like, “I’m free! HAHAHA!” He took off running including running across the street but came to his senses. He waited across the street for me to call him then came when I did. No scolding. I praised him for coming back after his minute of insanity. We still have a long way to go but we’re making progress.
Hoshi’s bath
Stinky boy needed a bath about 2 weeks ago but I thought I’d wait a month in time for his next Frontline treatment. We just finished. Smells much better. Still a little damp. He needs a trim. I did his paw pads to give him a better grip on the ice. We’re going for going for a walk to help dry out his coat.
Hoshi knocked me down twice
Yesterday was warm and the piles of snow started to melt. It was like a maze walking him yesterday because of all the puddles on the sidewalk. Well, this morning things froze over. I was walking Hoshi and complimenting myself on how sure-footed I was on the ice. Then Hoshi heard some men working on a chimney with a jackhammer. He started pulling on his leash towards the workers. Walking on ice is one thing but Hoshi pulling as well was too much. He knocked me down twice. I still don’t know what’s so special about a jackhammer. Funny, Hoshi is terribly interested in loud motorcycles too.
King Duke: Available in Lancaster County, PA
King Duke is a 10 year old cocker spaniel who spent most of his life in a puppy mill. King Duke has a friendly disposition and gets along well with other easy going dogs. Sadly, he’s lived his life outside and doesn’t appear to be house trained so this a goal for his future. Contact the Humane League of Lancaster County for more information.
CCW Permit Holder Shoots Dogs
It happened in Miami, Florida. George Doughty fired upon two loose dogs in his neighborhood; both belonging to his neighbor. One dog was fatally wounded while the pregnant Rottweiler survived. Florida’s laws on concealed weapons are very clear. You may only use a concealed weapon to protect yourself from “death or serious bodily harm.” Was this the case or was this the result of a neighbor dispute? Mr. Doughty said he fired on the two after they attacked him and his dog. The fact that Mr. Doughty had previously threatened to kill his neighbor’s dogs does not bode well either. Doughty made the threat after his own dog was attacked by the two. Doughty said he would kill his neighbor’s dog’s if he saw them “walking around.”
As a CCW holder and dog owner myself, I don’t think Mr. Doughty acted in a prudent manner. There’s only one purpose for using a concealed weapon and that is to protect your life. There are many action’s Mr. Doughty could have taken instead:
- Knowing that they had a history of running loose he could have avoided the area.
- Ran away
- Yelled at them or yelled for help
Also, assuming the dog’s were attacking him or his dog:
- Used pepper spray
- punched or kicked them
I see Mr. Doughty’s actions resulting as personal conflict with his neighbor. I think he’ll have a tough time if his neighbor ever decides to take him to court. Both my dog and I have been attacked numerous times out on walks and have always managed without the use of a firearm. Just out of curiosity, what kind of injuries did Mr. Doughty sustain? Was he treated at a emergency room?
Reference:
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Use of Deadly Force for Lawful Self-Defense
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