But then I won't be able to microchip my daughter...
On 19/02/2008, Carl Clifford <> wrote:
>
> Perhaps replacing micro-chips with lead implants may be safer for the
> environment. Might be more effective for a lot of owners as well.
>
> Carl Clifford
>
> On 19/02/2008, at 11:53 AM, Alistair McKeough wrote:
>
> 1080 everywhere dogs might go.
>
> Use dog license fees to cover the costs. That'll keep em on leash.
>
>
> On 19/02/2008, peter crow <> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Signs are wonderful but!!
> >
> > Brisbane City council has been moderately active in erecting signs
> > around beaches where shorebirds feed.
> >
> > People park beside the sign.
> > Get out the two dogs and set them free.
> > Wander some hundred metres behind them.
> > Get VERY hot under the collar when spoken to by council officers.
> >
> > The council officers have a policy of speaking to people and
> > educating them rather than imposing the reasonable fines they are
> > authorised to hand out.
> >
> > This has a wonderful effect. Next day the dog owners look carefully
> > for council officers before repeating yesterday's performance.
> >
> > A large scale educational campaign with the threat of fines in the
> > only way.
> >
> > Lots of publicity about dog influences on birds - Papers, TV, Council
> > publications. It worked in Brisbane with dog droppings. dog walkers
> > can be fined if out with their dog and do not carry a bag to collect
> > droppings.
> >
> > Brisbnane has an advantage over other cities as the whole area is
> > governed by one local authority. It also has drawbacks in other ways.
> >
> > Peter
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