[Texan5]

The fine in this county for a dog running loose is $500.00 per dog, per occurance. If the dog gets onto one of the many ranches out here and starts bothering livestock, it is a dead dog-if it escapes that fate, being eaten by a cougar or a pack of coyotes is still possible. Dogs are smart and easily distracted by 'coons and possums to try to get out of their yards, so most of us keep our dogs indoors when we are not there to watch them-my Husky is an escape artist extraordinaire, and so was our Chow. We haven't had a dog bite incident out here in the 3 years we've lived here, and this is a big county...

[Glacier Honey]

Yes - Current laws should be enforced and I agree. I am not trying to defend aggressive dogs who attack and harm or kill Innocent people. I am just stating people should take responsibility for the pets they own and to know the type of breed they own and the requirements of that breed.

If someone owns an aggressive dog - no matter the breed - they need to take responsibility and either put the dog down or take the necessary steps to keep the dog secure to ensure it never hurts another human or animal. But don't punish responsible pet owners.