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I really enjoyed this article. Thanks for sharing and educating us on the matter of free roaming dogs.

I grew up on a farm in rural Ontario. Our dogs did run free, except for the watchdog, Prince, who was always chained by the gas tanks. The dogs were taught when very young that they could not go past certain boundaries and we seldom had a problem.

One dog was an exception. He loved eggs and chickens. It wasn't bad enough that he broke into the henhouse and killed all of my grandfather's chickens, he also went around to the neighbors and killed theirs as well. I remember Grandpa and the dog heading out the the back forty, Grandpa's rifle on his shoulder. I never saw the dog again.

I am not saying this is the solution. I feel that all people, whether city dwellers or those in rural areas are responsible for their pets and should keep them on a leash or chain.

Thanks again for sharing.

-- posted by Red