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Breed-Specific Legislation

Breed-Specific Legislation. Cierra Banyas Cas 100 Spring 2013. Overview. What is breed-specific legislation? Why is it a bad thing? Opposing views. What is Breed-Specific Legislation?.

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Breed-Specific Legislation

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  1. Breed-Specific Legislation Cierra Banyas Cas 100 Spring 2013

  2. Overview • What is breed-specific legislation? • Why is it a bad thing? • Opposing views

  3. What is Breed-Specific Legislation? • Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is the banning or restriction of specific breeds of dogs considered “dangerous” breeds to promote safety. www.americanhumane.org

  4. Why is BSL such a bad thing? • Laws, regulations, and ordinances are costly to enforce • No evidence that BSLs enhance public safety or reduce dog bite incidents www.humanesociety.org

  5. Why is BSL such a bad thing? (cont.) • Good owners and dogs are punished • BSL causes hardship to responsible owners of dogs who happen to fall within the regulated breed • required to comply with local breed bans and regulations www.aspca.org

  6. Why is BSL such a bad thing? (cont.) • Dogs go into hiding, which means… • they get less socialization • they have restricted outdoor exercise • they don’t get proper veterinary care www.aspca.org

  7. Opposing Views – “myths” stopbsl.org

  8. Conclusion • BSLs are restrictions on specific breeds that are considered “dangerous” • BSLs are costly to enforce • Good owners and dogs are punished • Dogs are forced into hiding • Most opposing views are just myths and not facts

  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SJMzWBaG6k Questions? czb5248@psu.edu

  10. References • www.americanhumane.org • www.humanesociety.org • www.aspca.org • stopbsl.org

  11. Images • www.insuranceproviders.com • www.best-dog-photos.com  • www.city-data.com • www.dogwallpapers.net • www.123rf.com • pinsta.me/u/sammiexx152

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