tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post8561145861212083696..comments2023-11-02T04:07:36.590-07:00Comments on team small dog: Is it weird that USDAA announced the 2012 Nationals happening in Colorado, but they're holding it in a city that has gnarly anti-pitbull laws?team small doghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02980770631350927665noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post-59900816077530602782011-10-24T13:52:34.249-07:002011-10-24T13:52:34.249-07:00Keep in mind, too, that if your exempted-to-partic...Keep in mind, too, that if your exempted-to-participate pitbull got loose from the event due to some craziness and ended up amok in Denver? Now it's just a pitbull in Denver. And good luck to it on that. <br /><br />5 years as shelter staff (kennel mgr) in Colorado. Once had to actually argue with a Denver shelter that a Boxer of ours wasn't a pitbull. <br /><br />This is sad (bsl is sad, bad, makes me mad, but this USDAA thing is just sad). Glad to see it being debated.<br /><br />(& there are some amazing, great dog people in Denver. and great shelters)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post-43919067320145713382011-10-18T20:03:58.042-07:002011-10-18T20:03:58.042-07:001) according to an email I had from Ken Tatsch, US...1) according to an email I had from Ken Tatsch, USDAA absolutely DID know about the breed bans when selecting the site. He is using the excuse that there is an exemption. It's true.. there is almost a show exemption in these laws, because the cities would love to have our money (which they can then use to kill more of our dogs). Here's a link to the law and the exemption has been quoted in a previous comment: <br />http://library.municode.com/HTML/14963/level2/COOR_CH4ANCO.html<br /><br />So would YOU accept the condition that your dog is so dangerous it needs special kenneling condition? <br /><br />Would you, knowing that a) the exemption only covers the show grounds and that b) the law is based on appearance, not breed or actual behavior. take the risk of showing there?<br /><br />2) USDAA has shut down discussion of the issue on their Yahoo group and their Facebook page, putting anyone who raised questions on moderation.<br /><br />I competed in Colorado with my AmStaff and now with my Staffordshire bull terrier. There are many trials in Castle Rock (same ban) that I don't attend.. I NEVER knowingly trial anywhere my breed is banned.. because of the potential danger to me, and because of the message my attendance would send. <br /><br />The message that USDAA sends (as does AKC when it holds its huge show in Denver) is that the law doesn't matter, and that they really don't care if innocent dogs get killed, or if their owners get harassed.<br /><br />It could be interesting.. aside from the few APBTs, ASTs and SBTs that compete at that level of USDAA, many of the "borderstaffs" competing now are VERY "pitbullish". While it's unlikely that the owners will be harassed on the show site, it is entirely possible that they could be harassed in the city (or nearby Aurora or Denver) if they are seen with their dogs. The law/ACOs there DO stop people with dogs they identify as "pit bulls." <br /><br />It's a shameful choice.EmilySnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post-88463973634647304182011-10-10T15:11:43.797-07:002011-10-10T15:11:43.797-07:00Nice job, USDAA. I hope they have gotten the requ...Nice job, USDAA. I hope they have gotten the requisite permits from the police department:<br /><br />"d. A person may temporarily transport into and hold in the city a pit bull for the purpose of showing such pit bull in a place of public exhibition, contest or show sponsored by a dog club association or similar organization. However, the sponsor of the exhibition, contest or show must receive written permission from the police department, must obtain any other permits or licenses required by city ordinance, and must provide protective measures adequate to prevent pit bulls from escaping or injuring the public. The person who transports and holds a pit bull for showing shall, at all times when the pit bull is being transported within the city to and from the place of exhibition, contest, or show, keep the pit bull confined in a secure temporary enclosure as defined in 4-8(b)(1) of this chapter."HurricaneDeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872007172340493656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post-562354534147565452011-10-09T09:43:47.812-07:002011-10-09T09:43:47.812-07:00Myself, I think it has something to do with the fa...Myself, I think it has something to do with the fact that USDAA is mostly made up of BCs so the admins don't give bsl much thought and simply didn't think to check. Boo, hiss, USDAA.Cedarfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02822477553207119803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post-46016272326020497992011-10-06T22:19:59.218-07:002011-10-06T22:19:59.218-07:00Because there are, apparently, only about 4 places...Because there are, apparently, only about 4 places in the whole USofA that are appropriate for hosting the Cynosports World Championships. And that's about it.Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827436807468320435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post-51850083497956118562011-10-05T13:36:13.996-07:002011-10-05T13:36:13.996-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Agility Foothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847864315887481896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post-24670677446114398642011-10-05T13:35:21.044-07:002011-10-05T13:35:21.044-07:00I could hear Andy Rooney talking as I was reading ...I could hear Andy Rooney talking as I was reading your blog today. It sounded pretty good.<br />Maybe we should ask USDAA what's up.Agility Foothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847864315887481896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post-63772562626152270802011-10-05T11:13:23.932-07:002011-10-05T11:13:23.932-07:00It's because the USDAA is unaware and/or this ...It's because the USDAA is unaware and/or this is where they got the best deal space and moneywise. Just like a previous nationals they held in Scottsdale wherein money went to HSUS - an organization bent on extinguishing pets. And to add insult to injury, even people who knew this, they entered the show anyways. That really sickened me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post-26763422114645968902011-10-05T10:00:11.897-07:002011-10-05T10:00:11.897-07:00When I was a kid, it was German Shepherd Dogs and ...When I was a kid, it was German Shepherd Dogs and Dobies that people freaked out about, but then the meanest dog I personally knew was a Dalmatian. Go figure. <br /><br />I know finding a "suitable" site to hold a national event is no easy task. But yeah... 1st on the list would be "no bsl" <br />then you move on to "nice grass"<br />plenty of Chick-fil-A outlets, <br />an airport, <br />etc.<br /><br />So yeah, it's weird all right.<br /><br />RRRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21924162.post-26495697210258860342011-10-05T08:12:18.290-07:002011-10-05T08:12:18.290-07:00i can't explain it, and i live in co... the d...i can't explain it, and i live in co... the denver area, aka the front range, is a string of cities all together, from ft collins to colorado springs. they are all separate governments. commerce city is close to denver. all that stuff over there is 300 miles from me, but it is where i trial sometimes. everywhere is 300 miles from me. i know i have seen bullies and mixes at trials, but i admit i am not in the know about the details of how they are able to compete. none of which explains why an area was chosen that could exclude them. i would hate to think that anyone who wanted to play would have to stay home, fearing for the safety of their doggies...<br />if it snows next oct, combined with the altitude, will that give us an unfair home field advantage?<br />valpigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com