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Flax@feddit.uk to United Kingdom@feddit.ukEnglish · 2 years ago

American bully XL dogs to be banned by end of year - Sunak

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Flax@feddit.uk to United Kingdom@feddit.ukEnglish · 2 years ago
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Speaking after a man was killed by dogs in Staffordshire, the PM says XL bully dogs will be defined in law and then banned.
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    This report gives the opinions of expert behaviourists and consultants on the reasons why some dogs may be aggressive towards people. Of the 215 experts who responded, some 74% argued that breed was either not at all important or only slightly important, whilst an overwhelming 86% believed it was due to the way that the dog was brought up by its owner.

    https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/90096/html/

    The law on dangerous dogs refers to specific breeds of dog as ‘dangerous’. However, we believe that breed-specific legislation ignores the most important factors that contribute to biting incidents – primarily anti-social behaviour by irresponsible dog owners who train their dogs to be aggressive or do not train their dogs adequately.

    https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/about-us/campaigns/dangerous-dogs-deed-not-breed/

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/11/banning-some-dog-breeds-in-the-uk-wont-stop-attacks-on-humans - study in comments

    There is a ton of research on the issue.

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      Data were gathered via owner report using an online survey […] advertised online (via Facebook and relevant dog/breed specific groups, Twitter, pet fora, via the UK Kennel Club”

      Such science, very wow

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        Holy fuck lol

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        deleted by creator

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      Opinions by “experts” are not actual science.

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