The Elgin, IL city council approved a new law that will better allow for them to deal with dangerous dogs -- and breed specific language is not a part of the equation. To the applause of about 275 people last night, the council approved a new policy for "dangerous dogs" -- and just like dogs of all other breed types, 'pit bulls' will not be singled out as "dangerous" until their behavior actually indicates that they should be.
Elgin becomes the second city this week to look at breed specific regulations and decide that it was not an appropriate action....and most cities around the U.S. are realizing the same thing.
Breed specific policy is not based on sound science.
It is costly.
It is not effective policy.
It is opposed by every mainstream organization that represents experts in canine/human interactions.
And because of all these things, it is becoming political suicide for those who favor it.
So happy for the folks of Elgin. They stood up and fought and won! Hopefully this will continue to be the trend!
Posted by: Nichole | March 11, 2010 at 01:19 PM
A community with a sound policy, how heartening.
Posted by: Social Mange | March 12, 2010 at 08:01 PM
Good luck with Councilman Prigge--his arrogance is only superceded by his lack of understanding of the role that a dog owner plays in the development of canine behavior. He needs a pet and needs to be taught how to care for one before he runs for office again.
Posted by: John Galt | April 25, 2010 at 07:23 PM
Another community displaying common sense and listening to not only the experts, but not being scarred by groups attempting to remove rights from responsible dog owners, such as PITA and HSUS. Congratulations to those who live in this responsible town.
Posted by: Ted Meeker | August 02, 2010 at 02:07 PM