He asked me some questions.
This broadcast was also in the Belgian TV NEWS on Saturday August 3d 2002.
Below is the script:
In the city of Ciney,
Belgium, 13 "would-be" dangerous dog's breeds are forbidden since a
few days. Animal's specialists are against this decision.
Back in Gembloux during an
exercise for dogs and their masters from the Chastre-city Dogs Club. Here,
perhaps the animal, but certainly the masters, are debating about the decision
taken in Ciney to forbid would-be dangerous dogs.
Pierre
Aubry, Tervueren Shepherd Valy's Owner:
I think it is not a
good decision. Dogs must not be forbidden, but must be trained and most
certainly the owners must be educated too. Here, in our club, we have also
offered training for people who take the responsibility of a dog. You have 15
years of duties and responsibilities when you own an animal.
After some training days
those dog-masters team will receive a sociability certificate, if they succeed
in tests. A dog can always learn the good reactions and behavior in stressful
situations.
Bruno
Barras, Chastre-city Dogs club President and Instructor:
We learn dogs in going through tunnels,
climbing in trains, walking in heavy street traffic... We teach others dogs
respect and positive attitudes toward people. That means people
are not aggressors but inoffensive and normal walkers.
Conclusion, dog's attitude
is in strong relation with master's will.
Stephanie
Wauters, German Shepherd Zoom's owner:
If I want a dog, I must fully assume him.
So when I come back home, we do a one-hour walk and twice a week we go to the
Training Club. I never miss this. My objective is to take care of my dog and
give him a good education.
(Text, audio clip and picture are from RTBF
Web Page http://www.rtbf.be )
Dog's
Training Club:
VEILLE
& PROTEGE,
Rue
de la Brasserie 1A - 1450 CHASTRE
Tel
: +32 10 657 586 - Fax : +32 10 657 485
Meetings:
Tuesday (19h - 23h) and Saturday (10h-17h)
http://www.v-p.be
E-mail:
bbarras@v-p.be
On
Saturday August 3d, 2002, the Belgian RTBF radio/TV reporter Patrick Ector made
a broadcasting and reporting on dog's sociability during a Gembloux city streets
training by Veille & Protège Dog Training Club.