Comments on: There’s no escaping the Dirty Two Dozen http://www.ohmidog.com/2009/03/25/theres-no-escaping-the-dirty-two-dozen/ a site for dog lovers Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:33:27 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: amy http://www.ohmidog.com/2009/03/25/theres-no-escaping-the-dirty-two-dozen/comment-page-1/#comment-1049 amy Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:16:54 +0000 http://www.ohmidog.com/?p=6999#comment-1049 I agree with Anne's comments- however- if a national organization could properly manage the operation and provide 20 dogs to 300 prisons - 6000 aggressive dogs could be saved. I realize there are costs involved to ensure a quality of life for these dogs but it would save their lives from certain death in a shelter where there are few resources to rehabilitate and rehome them. I would bet this would still be less costly then human guards. Perhaps a cause and a means for Michael Vick to redeem himself! I agree with Anne’s comments- however- if a national organization could properly manage the operation and provide 20 dogs to 300 prisons – 6000 aggressive dogs could be saved. I realize there are costs involved to ensure a quality of life for these dogs but it would save their lives from certain death in a shelter where there are few resources to rehabilitate and rehome them. I would bet this would still be less costly then human guards. Perhaps a cause and a means for Michael Vick to redeem himself!

]]> By: Anne-n-Spencer http://www.ohmidog.com/2009/03/25/theres-no-escaping-the-dirty-two-dozen/comment-page-1/#comment-1043 Anne-n-Spencer Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:33:48 +0000 http://www.ohmidog.com/?p=6999#comment-1043 Well, it's great that the dogs were spared from death. And it's great that the people of Idaho feel somewhat safer. And it's terrific that they're doing an in-prison program for inmates and dogs. But the whole thing is just so flawed! Dogs make top-notch sentries. They're dedicated, well-armed (armed to the teeth, actually), economical, and will work in all kinds of weather. Actually, when the Army came up with its lamebrained idea of banning certain breeds, they picked several (such as the Doberman) that have been used as military sentries for generations. The idea of having a bunch of guard dogs who aren't answerable, really, to any human being is just plain crazy. Dogs who do this kind of work need intensive, careful training. Part of that training involves instant obedience to their handlers. Part of it also involves procedures for what to do with a bad guy once they catch him. Frankly, if I were a malefactor in Idaho thinking about breaking out, I'd simply put together some poisoned food. It wouldn't be all that difficult, especially with the contraband situation in prisons being what it is. A trained guard dog is trained to ignore such "treats." An untrained, random sort of dog would probably be diverted and take the bait. They need to allocate a few more budget dollars to get the dogs and their handlers some proper training. It's perfectly feasible. Well, it’s great that the dogs were spared from death. And it’s great that the people of Idaho feel somewhat safer. And it’s terrific that they’re doing an in-prison program for inmates and dogs.

But the whole thing is just so flawed! Dogs make top-notch sentries. They’re dedicated, well-armed (armed to the teeth, actually), economical, and will work in all kinds of weather. Actually, when the Army came up with its lamebrained idea of banning certain breeds, they picked several (such as the Doberman) that have been used as military sentries for generations.

The idea of having a bunch of guard dogs who aren’t answerable, really, to any human being is just plain crazy. Dogs who do this kind of work need intensive, careful training. Part of that training involves instant obedience to their handlers. Part of it also involves procedures for what to do with a bad guy once they catch him. Frankly, if I were a malefactor in Idaho thinking about breaking out, I’d simply put together some poisoned food. It wouldn’t be all that difficult, especially with the contraband situation in prisons being what it is. A trained guard dog is trained to ignore such “treats.” An untrained, random sort of dog would probably be diverted and take the bait. They need to allocate a few more budget dollars to get the dogs and their handlers some proper training. It’s perfectly feasible.

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