[RachelFaith]

as a certified animal wacko, it pisses me off. I have adopted only adult dogs (five to date) and have never had a problem. I tend to adopt dogs which are 10 years of age and over because those are usually the ones that no one wants--listening to people like you, I guess.

Good for you. Like I said. Just because YOU haven't had any such problems does not make for a scientific case. Lucky you.

You miss my post about the land mines? Just because YOU don't blow up kicking one, doesn't in any way make the theory that they are safe nor a good idea to put in playgrounds around the country.

You all talk about "your experience" and I continue to point out, that your case is NO MORE VALID than these articles we post about when someone ELSE has an equally BAD experience.

It is a BAD idea to plug too many lights into the same outlet. Just because YOU haven't burned your house down YET is not a sufficient defense, and it sure isn't an acceptable advocacy.

[OldPossum]

And just where are your studies that buttress your assertions about adult dogs?

Of course, I realize that mine is but one example. You are maintaining that your argument is valid. If so, let’s hear it with a listing of the studies.