Comments on: Minister Bean On Dog Importations

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:55:05 +0000

If YOU’RE gonna [NOT A WORD] inspect WHERE people live first and you have the space or whatever they ask for [PREPOSITION].[SENTENCE FRAGMENT] THEN you should be able to have whatever breed you want [,] either from the prohibited breed or the restricted breed!!!!!![SENTENCE FRAGMENT]

Maybe the young observer should spend more time in school and less time observing.

By: Errin Butterfield

Errin Butterfield — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:24:22 +0000

First I would like to commend the minister for taking this step and having the courage,unlike his predecessors, to face this ongoing issue. Although something needed to be done its clear that this change in policy in my opinion was done for both political reasons and personal favours it would be nice for the facts and history on this issue to be shown to the public so that everyone can see what was and is still going on. Based on some of the people on the dog committee and their personal needs who are influential I would have been shocked,to say the least, if certain breeds had not been granted a favour and more so if other breeds that remain on the prohibited list had been been granted the same personal favour. Given the benefit maybe the whole process wasn’t completely thought through, surely statistics on dog attacks(locally and overseas) could not have been used to determine how they reached their decisions one needs to just google it and you will see.Using statistics there are dogs that remain on the prohibited list that have caused less – far less damage to peolpe and animals than dogs that have been moved from the prohibited list( I wonder). Was this a completely fair procees? Were all breeds represented? Did some breeds have a priority over others? I am just asking.
The good thing about this is it is a start and I commend the minister well done.As a dog enthusiats myself I am happy for those people who have a chance to own the dog of their choice and feel sorry for those who still can’t have their choice of dog. For those of you that are in the dog community and are suppose to be dog lovers,enthusiats and have the best interest at heart all breeds but have ulterior motives and/or let your personal issues and views of other people cloud your thinking and allow you to unfair to them and/or certain breeds it’s sad and I feel sorry for you that you can’t get over your own issues. Now that some of you have what you want it’s time for you back off or do the right thing for the betterment of the dog community as a whole( you know who you are).It’s past time for the education needed to be put out freely to the public. To everyone have a Happy and safe NewYear!

By: Datbye

Datbye — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:08:07 +0000

OK first off i said most not all,
Sec. yes any dog can and will attack anything or anyone but stats show around the world that dogs such as Doberman and Rottweiler are not the be family dogs to be trusted around family eg babies or kids. As also i did say owners of they dogs and i add any dogs please be resposible. Make sure they are well kept taken care of and loved any Animal for that matter.

SMH i had a Parrot well mannered and all, but it got started to get Jealous og my new born, i quickly gave it to a good home.

All im saying is Fam.and public Safety First dont just get dogs or any animal for and not take care of them.

Its a responsiblty.

By: Railway

Railway — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:41:05 +0000

Can we implement the same for horse poop in public places?? Ever tried to dodge the piles of that crap on the railway trails? Not easy and not pleasant.

By: MinorMatters

MinorMatters — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:34:26 +0000

…could we “do more” relevant work “with less” distractions such as this?

By: MinorMatters

MinorMatters — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:33:24 +0000

…and how does this study help to eradicate the crime problems we are experiencing?

By: smh

smh — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:05:10 +0000

You claim you’ve had all types of dogs and animals and then say that none of the dogs above are family dogs? As far as I am concerned whatever dog I own is a part of my family. And from previously owning a Doberman and Rottweiler myself I will have to disagree with your comment that they are not family dogs.

You cannot ban dogs because their owners decide that they want to train them to behave in a dangerous manner! One of my mates daughters got attacked by his Golden Retriever, does that mean the Government should ban them to? Yes he was a beautiful dog, trained well but animals will be animals and they are unpredictable creatures. That is why owners need to make sure they train them the best that they can to avoid bad behavior.

And how dare you say that dogs without a tag and gets lost should be put down? You are so damn cruel! I hope one comes bites you in the a** just for saying that!

By: Daku

Daku — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:43:32 +0000

Thank you Minister Bean for letting common sense prevail. Also it is a wise decision to keep the committee together, as we all know that for any successful implementation, there must be a period of monitoring and data collection to evaluate and report on the outcomes.

By: Datbye

Datbye — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:17:59 +0000

Ok here we go, i know people are not going to like what i have to say but o well.

First of all, i had all type dogs and animals from guinea pigs, chickens,dogs,cats and so on.

My Opinion is that every dog in the above list besides the shepards and a few of the bull dogs breeds,should be banned from the island. None of them are family dogs. Shepards and Some of the Bull dogs breeds are great as family and guard dogs.

I for one am tired of the reports of people getting attack from these dogs, be it on the beach or just walking in thier area where they live. And some on thier own property.

All dogs should have to be tagged by law, to link them with the owner or owners so they can be charged accordly incase of an attack or incase for some reason the dog gets lost. Any dog not found with one should be put down.

Im tired of it, most dog breeders are not worrying about what or where the dogs are after they sell them.

In closing owners of these dangerous dogs please be responsable, i dont want to have to kill anyones dog that i feel is a threat to me or my family cause i will.

Have a good and safe New Years Bermuda.

P.S. sorry for any Grammar mistakes in a rush.

By: navin johnson

navin johnson — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:06:29 +0000

lets put the people on “The Canine Advisory Committee” on the Audit Committee at least they meet once a year…..Canine Advisory Committee I think I’ve hear everything now…..

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:45:32 +0000

Not a bad idea at all.

I spend alot of time in US State Parks, National Parks & municipal parks with campgrounds. Dog owners are not permitted to let dogs off leash in any of them unless in a fenced in are for the purpose.

In addition if your dog poops, you immediately pick it up.

The laws are enforced as evidenced by the fact that it is extremely rare to see a dog loose or poop on the ground.

By: smh

smh — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:32:34 +0000

Man scrap that prohibited list! Pitbulls are beautiful loving dogs, it is just that many of these young idiot boys own them for the wrong reasons and give them a dangerous reputation!

By: CheapSkate

CheapSkate — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:41:06 +0000

Thank you Mr. Bean…

By: CheapSkate

CheapSkate — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:40:12 +0000

Finally! Just Put stiffer fines in place for Azzholes who mistreat animals… Better still put them in a cage for a few months.

By: Wise Serpent, harmless dove

Wise Serpent, harmless dove — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:03:37 +0000

Now, how about legislation regarding dog’s poop in public places vis-a-vis their handler!

By: Oh well

Oh well — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:18:49 +0000

Welldone Mr. Bean now I think its time for a dog park for owners who want to socialize their dogs offleash. Its not very expensive to do. There various parks and plots of land that Government can enclose to allow dogs to run offleash ie. Spanish point Park, Admiralty House, Penhurst Park, South Side, Ferry reach, Warwick Park, Parts of Warwick longbay, to name a few.With all the beaches and parks we do have in Bermuda they could set aside 1 for dogs and their pet owners. It doesn’t have to be a very big area, just enclosed. For the amount of dog owners and dogs its unfair they have nowhere to run offleash. With the hundreds of cats that run wild all over this island the dogs have nothing and risk being taken to the pound if caught.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:25:40 +0000

Meanwhile dogs looking for good homes are literally dying at the SPCA because Bermudians simply must try to outdo each other by having a purebred dog to be kept for nothing else but a spoilt family pet.

We have a pit/lab mix from the SPCA. Could not ask for a nicer dog.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:08:24 +0000

As long as any breed is banned simply for the fact that it is a “breed” this is still a backwards and uneducated law. It is a band-aid. Punish dog owners, not dog breeds. It is as ignorant and ineffective as all laws that prohibit anything based on what something is born as.

By: Southampton Resident

Southampton Resident — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:30:10 +0000

And what about all the German Shepherds, etc. that are already here? Who will police these regulations regarding the keeping of restricted dogs?

By: Bermuda is another world for sure!

Bermuda is another world for sure! — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:10:16 +0000

German Shepherds? Really? Wonder how they came up with this list….we have always owned Shepherds and they are the most loving of dogs…..but I guess this is a start considering the initial ban was only supposed to be temporary. And that came from the Ministers at the time himself when I spoke with him but then he was replaced and thus the ban stayed in effect. Guess it is an election year for sure! Time to undo all of the ignorant policies put in place…..now if only people could be screened before having children! That would assist with so many of this islands problems.

By: Anthony Richardson

Anthony Richardson — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:09:09 +0000

Well Done Minister Bean,
Your emphasis on balancing regulations with individual freedoms is welcomed. My children also thank you since I can now get them a treasured Rottweiler.

By: Railway

Railway — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:36:41 +0000

Now if only they would do something about the irresponsible dog owners who dont contain their dogs properly and also let them bark 24/7 and ruin once peaceful neighbourhoods. The dogs cant be blamed for this – its the owners that need to be dealt with. It’s all well and good to take them to court and have them fined, but they should also be prohibited from owning dogs – period! As far as I’m concerned, any dog that barks 24/7 is obviously not being well taken care of and should be removed and placed with a more caring and responsible owner. Walk along the railway trail between Store Hill and Cable Hill on any given day ….. just make sure to take your ear-plugs with you!

By: Chuck B.

Chuck B. — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:42:54 +0000

Remember laws are put in place because we keep acting irresponsibly.

By: Thank you

Thank you — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:39:58 +0000

Minister Bean well down my brother well down.

By: Young Observer

Young Observer — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:25:46 +0000

@ JCS – How many mistakes did you find in Upside-Down’s comment??

By: Young Observer

Young Observer — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:23:56 +0000

Unfortunately bad grammar, pronunciation and spelling are very common things in Bermuda

By: Larry & Darrell

Larry & Darrell — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:58:12 +0000

To bad they don’t inspect people’s property before they are allowed to have children….just kidding….
Makes sense to me, as we have some irresponsible dog owners & regulations/laws like this are required to protect the greater society from dogs owned by these sorts of people…

By: andre

andre — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:48:51 +0000

This is what I am saying! That’s why I would LOVE to know who is on this committee

By: JCS

JCS — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:40:39 +0000

People are stupid when it comes to animals, therefore we have to have these type of laws in place. BTW Upside-down, your grammar is terrible!

By: Upside-down

Upside-down — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:21:31 +0000

If your gonna inspect were people live first and you have the space or whatever they ask for. Than you should be able to have whatever breed you want either from the prohibited breed or the restricted breed!!!!!!

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:39:31 +0000

I am supportive of this progressive step in general terms but I am truly confused with the appearance of a random selection of prohibited vs restricted breeds.
The hunting dogs and dogs used in fights are restricted while family dogs like american bulldogs are prohibited. How does the rhodesian , doberman, rotweiler breeds be allowed but not the american bulldog while it;s big brother the mastiff is allowed. It appears that emotion and not logic ( maybe some PR for the rotty didn’t hurt either) was used in this decision. I would ask the minister to further review this and allow some of the family breeds to be allowed under the restrictive section.

By: andre

andre — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:14:44 +0000

Just one question. ” Who are the idiots on this The Canine Advisory Committee ” ?

By: andre

andre — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:49:25 +0000

Well Done!