tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post4147839328371307459..comments2024-03-29T05:21:11.278+00:00Comments on Ambush Predator: Yet More Demands For Legislation…JuliaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-80314727297338205752013-09-15T07:50:59.332+01:002013-09-15T07:50:59.332+01:00You'd think a covered pool wouldn't have s...<br /><i>You'd think a covered pool wouldn't have such an attraction, though..?</i><br /><br />Depends on the cover. A hard cover might have looked like solid ground to a dog and tipped it into the pool. A soft floating cover can collect rainwater on top to form puddles which spaniels just love. Dogs don't understand about pool covers and their dangers unfortunately. Nor, it seems, do certain dog owners.<br /><br /> Lynne at Counting Catshttp://www.countingcats.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-54786230929855103342013-09-15T05:44:27.802+01:002013-09-15T05:44:27.802+01:00"I have yet to work out why people that won&#...<i>"I have yet to work out why people that won't take their dogs for walks on a lead have dogs in the first place..."</i> <br /><br />I often wonder the same about people with children they clearly don't want, or even like.<br /><br />But at least we aren't handing out benefits for pets. <br /><br />Yet.<br /><br /><i>"Spaniels, like most gun dogs, simply love water."</i> <br /><br />You'd think a <i>covered</i> pool wouldn't have such an attraction, though..?<br /><br /><i>"The thing with these morons is they wont even be satisfied if 12' fences were erected around the entire coastline ..."</i> <br /><br />What they want is for 100% safety at all times. They'll never have that, but it never seems to stop them trying..<br /><br /><i>"Ideal signage to absolve the pool's owner from any responsibility."</i> <br /><br />Heh!JuliaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-61274219062002109262013-09-14T19:19:54.834+01:002013-09-14T19:19:54.834+01:00XX I know quite a number have drowned in unsecured...XX I know quite a number have drowned in unsecured swimming pools after going under covers.XX<br /><br />Wow!<br /><br />I have seen LOADS of police dogs, but I did not realise they went undercover as well!Furor Teutonicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13856575077967523322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-77850388749524258012013-09-13T23:52:26.973+01:002013-09-13T23:52:26.973+01:00Ideal signage to absolve the pool's owner from...Ideal <a href="http://www.foundshit.com/specific-swimming-warning/" rel="nofollow">signage</a> to absolve the pool's owner from any responsibility.Joe Publichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829909061904690380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-85588313961522897952013-09-13T20:34:28.569+01:002013-09-13T20:34:28.569+01:00They could even think of training their dogs prope...They could even think of training their dogs properly although in many cases it seems to be the owner in need of that more than the dogs.Ancient + Tattered Airmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-30550281834924429942013-09-13T11:20:04.828+01:002013-09-13T11:20:04.828+01:00The thing with these morons is they wont even be s...The thing with these morons is they wont even be satisfied if 12' fences were erected around the entire coastline at the high water mark and every beck, stream, river, canal, pond, lake and reservoir.<br /><br /><br />They'll also require that every substance with a density greater than expanded polystyrene be wrapped in bubble wrap and every bath and sink be only used in the presence of a suitably qualified lifeguard...Budvarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411709142357622721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-28455863654991244892013-09-13T10:37:14.006+01:002013-09-13T10:37:14.006+01:00@Lynne - tres cute. There was a story in the Daily...@Lynne - tres cute. There was a story in the Daily Angry this week about a puppy off leash by a cliff and a passing by young couple plummeted to their deaths trying to protect it - tragic. But, in such vein, are we to ban cliffs now?DtPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-28027293488894899082013-09-13T10:29:20.152+01:002013-09-13T10:29:20.152+01:00The pragmatic solution is to not issue a Dog Licen...The pragmatic solution is to not issue a Dog Licence without prior proof it can swim. Joe Publichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829909061904690380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-61159291526760642932013-09-13T10:03:48.353+01:002013-09-13T10:03:48.353+01:00It's no surprise the poor dog who drowned was ...It's no surprise the poor dog who drowned was a spaniel. It isn't always a garden pool, it could just as easily been a quarry or a river with steep banks. Spaniels, like most gun dogs, simply love water. I know because I'm on my fifth Springer (it's a lifetime love affair with the breed) and she is no exception to the water loving <a href="http://www.rgbstock.com/photo/o8fmwtK/C%27mon%2C+throw+the+ball+already!" rel="nofollow">rule</a> (and yes, the cute Springer girl in the pic is mine and was under supervision as well as word command while playing in the mill stream).<br /><br />The owner is the one at fault as Julia points out. You wouldn't let a toddler wander off out of your sight. The same goes for dogs.<br /><br />Lynne at Counting Catshttp://www.countingcats.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-79319396816066507742013-09-13T10:02:48.969+01:002013-09-13T10:02:48.969+01:00Julia, you do realise that if they have their dogs...Julia, you do realise that if they have their dogs on a lead it means that they have to go out of the house with the dog rather than just opening the door and letting it wander.<br /><br />We can't have that, it would mean that the owners actually get some exercise as well as the dog.<br /><br />I have yet to work out why people that won't take their dogs for walks on a lead have dogs in the first place - is it some sort of status symbol? ivannoreply@blogger.com