Mayor: Let's Ban All Dogs from Public Events

[AbbyK9]

In response to a little boy getting mauled by a (leashed) dog at the Watertown, NY Farmer's Market, Mayor Graham would like to ban all dogs from all public events.

Mayor Graham's View: Let's Pass a Sensible Law on Dogs at Public Events

Very simply any event permitted by the City for public assembly (fairs, festivals, concerts, etc) on public property should ban, or at least carry a requirement dogs and other similar animals be either muzzled or caged while within the confines of the event. This would allow the holder of the event to concurrently ban or restrict dogs with the certainty there is municipal backing.

Signs could be posted and reasonable people would comply...Of course no one is going to hassle a service dog or the Yorkie tucked into someone's Louis Vuitton.

I think this is a dumb reaction to an isolated incident and have commented on the blog saying so. Not sure if they'll approve my comment since they are moderating comments, but we'll see.

I've also summed it up on my blog if anyone wants to hear my thoughts on the matter. (Link in signature.)

[selzer]

I love the idea that they will create a law banning all dogs, or making them all wear muzzles but then say they will not bother Yorkies in purses. What a dweeb. To heck with responding here, if that is your town, shoot him an e-mail telling him exactly why you will not be voting for him in the next election. Might mention your family and dog-friends.

[Franksmom]

The comment about the Yorkie tucked in a "Louis Vuitton" purse really says alot to me and shows where her loyalties lie. (and I'm not talking about the Yorkie part) If I tuck it in my Walmart bag will they still leave me alone

[CelticGlory]

That's just crazy, aren't some "public" events dog friendly? Are even for dogs? I know we have some here, I mean the dog was on leash, some people.... The Mayor should have said all aggressive dogs or untrained dogs (leash reactive and no basic training in general) should be banned from all public events.

[Germanshepherdlova]

My college held a walk for breast cancer, and asked us to get sponsors and so on. After I gave them a donation, I asked if I could bring one of my dogs with me, and the lady sponsoring the event said, "Uh, I don't know." Then she turns to the other lady and asks her what she thinks of dogs there and the lady says, "Oh, no! No dogs allowed." So I said ok then, count me out, I am not going to walk and walk for miles without letting my dog enjoy the walk.

Some people have no concept of canine behavior, and think that NO dogs are safe around the general public. Sad.

[sweetGSD]

That sounds like another silly law!

[GSDElsa]

I'm shocked that someone campaining for mayor of a relatively poor city would say that they would not harass purse dogs in $1200 purses. Way to alienate your base!

The whole thing is stupid, but that made is way over the top.

[jocoyn]

It is pretty sad that just about any redneck yahoo can carry a concealed weapon but you can't go places with a pet dog.

[Andaka]

Originally Posted by jocoyn

It is pretty sad that just about any redneck yahoo can carry a concealed weapon but you can't go places with a pet dog.

So I can bring my gun?!?

[jocoyn]

Originally Posted by Andaka

So I can bring my gun?!?

Yeah and it can even be loaded. Sherriff Andy Taylor retired and Barney Fife gets to keep the bullet in the gun now.