Gamedogs (and related issues)

[legacy23]

Oct 18, 2011 12:05:05 GMT -5 emilys said:

no offense taken at all.
I guess my position is that what wild animals do is what wild animals do... so yes, predators kill other animals and it's not always "pretty". And dogs, being predators, will do what predators do... kill other animals. I find no fault with dogs doing what dogs do.

My issue is with what WE as humans, and as the creators/owners of our pets allow them to do. Sure, our dogs chase/kill bunnies. I'm not happy when my dogs catch one. What makes me "itchy" is when humans use dogs to kill other animals, for OUR purposes.

I don't have a problem with sighthounds naturally chasing/killing bunnies. I have a BIG problem with live lure coursing, which is essentially a sport in which humans enjoy watching their sighthounds chase/kill rabbits.

Maybe this is a distinction without a difference.

I understand exactly what you're saying, I feel a little differently but I respect your opinion.

[RealPitBull]

Oct 18, 2011 12:05:05 GMT -5 emilys said:

no offense taken at all.
I guess my position is that what wild animals do is what wild animals do... so yes, predators kill other animals and it's not always "pretty". And dogs, being predators, will do what predators do... kill other animals. I find no fault with dogs doing what dogs do.

My issue is with what WE as humans, and as the creators/owners of our pets allow them to do. Sure, our dogs chase/kill bunnies. I'm not happy when my dogs catch one. What makes me "itchy" is when humans use dogs to kill other animals, for OUR purposes.

I don't have a problem with sighthounds naturally chasing/killing bunnies. I have a BIG problem with live lure coursing, which is essentially a sport in which humans enjoy watching their sighthounds chase/kill rabbits.

This is pretty much exactly how I feel so I will just quote Emily ;D

[mhaze]

Kevin, No offense taken here either. It's an interesting subject.