I don't think people are arguing that the police officer had no right to shoot the dog. These officers often go into dangerous situations especially in Youngstown and they often are greeted by vicious dogs trained to attack and sadly those officers lives are in danger and they just don't have the time to stand around and wait to see if the dog will attack them or not so Yes, I can understand the shooting like I said before, just not 13 times, that is without a doubt going way too far and this officer needs to be disciplined in someway IMO.
I've been raising Akitas for 16 years and yes, with the wrong kind of owner who does not train, socialize their dog and leaves them tied up, etc they can made to be aggressive but that is true of any breed. I find it EXTREMELY hard to believe that a 7 month old female Akita puppy would greet anyone with aggression. I believe this officer if LYING. I believe he saw a dog and shot w/o even giving it a chance. Now I understand they face bad situations like this everyday and just don't have time to wait and see if they are in danger but there is ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE for shooting this puppy 13 times, NONE what so ever. This officer is sick and needs to be fired or on leave for awhile IMO. Akitas are the most wonderful dogs when raised properly, most breeds are and this is so sad. Since I know how endearing this breed is I know exactly how hurt this family is, it's devastating to one. So sad. :(
And on another issue, what kind of breeder lets a puppy go at only 5 weeks old? They should never be taken away from their littermates and Mother before 8 wks of age. They learn so much from interacting with their littermates and Mother. If this family gets another Akita puppy, I hope they do their research and find a responsible breeder who cares more about getting rid of the pups fast to make a buck.
Youngstown police shoot ‘aggressive’ dog 13 times
I don't think people are arguing that the police officer had no right to shoot the dog. These officers often go into dangerous situations especially in Youngstown and they often are greeted by vicious dogs trained to attack and sadly those officers lives are in danger and they just don't have the time to stand around and wait to see if the dog will attack them or not so Yes, I can understand the shooting like I said before, just not 13 times, that is without a doubt going way too far and this officer needs to be disciplined in someway IMO.
April 16, 2009 at 11:22 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown police shoot ‘aggressive’ dog 13 times
I've been raising Akitas for 16 years and yes, with the wrong kind of owner who does not train, socialize their dog and leaves them tied up, etc they can made to be aggressive but that is true of any breed. I find it EXTREMELY hard to believe that a 7 month old female Akita puppy would greet anyone with aggression. I believe this officer if LYING. I believe he saw a dog and shot w/o even giving it a chance. Now I understand they face bad situations like this everyday and just don't have time to wait and see if they are in danger but there is ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE for shooting this puppy 13 times, NONE what so ever. This officer is sick and needs to be fired or on leave for awhile IMO. Akitas are the most wonderful dogs when raised properly, most breeds are and this is so sad. Since I know how endearing this breed is I know exactly how hurt this family is, it's devastating to one. So sad. :(
And on another issue, what kind of breeder lets a puppy go at only 5 weeks old? They should never be taken away from their littermates and Mother before 8 wks of age. They learn so much from interacting with their littermates and Mother.
If this family gets another Akita puppy, I hope they do their research and find a responsible breeder who cares more about getting rid of the pups fast to make a buck.
April 15, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. permalink suggest removal