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<DIV>Not only do pets need discipline and proper training,
<STRONG><U>owners</U></STRONG> need it more! For dogs there is a wonderful
training program that most anyone can afford. About $70 a year and that
includes the family of pets and once or twice a week training! Canine
Training Association. They are in a warehouse in Beltsville, just straight
up Kenilworth Ave. All dog owners should do themselves and their pets a
favor and join. <A href="http://www.caninetrainingassociation.org">www.caninetrainingassociation.org</A>
I joined for the first time 25 years ago with my first dog. We completed
the "3 legs" and he got his AKC Companion Dog certificate! Once you start
going, you won't want to miss one week. It's fun for you and the
dog. The instructors are fabulous. Go see for yourself. You
can go up there and watch what they do before you join. They also have
free style, dog dancing classes and agility.</DIV>
<DIV>I believe that the Greenbelt Petsmart also offers training, but I don't
know the cost.</DIV>
<DIV>Audrey</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 11/16/2010 8:11:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
wheadle@yahoo.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV>I will certainly keep my eyes open for dogs of that description; It must
have been a frightening experience for all of you, thank goodness nobody was
seriously hurt! </DIV>
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<DIV>This post goes hand-in-hand with the recent "cat posts." People need to
be RESPONSIBLE pet owners and not let their pets get out of control or cause
problems for other people and animals. Irresponsible pet owners are the
main reason that many apartments and other places don't allow pets. And
it's not just pets running loose; I don't own a car so I walk around town; as
I have arthritis and beginning osteoporosis (spelling?), sometimes I have to
use a walking stick/cane. Sometimes when I'm walking WITH my stick,
people with dogs on those "extendable" leashes will let their dogs come
running up to me and jump, and all the owners do is giggle "isn't that cute,
he's so friendly!" Never mind that their dog could knock me down and I could
break something... </DIV>
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<DIV>I dearly love animals and have had pets all my life; however, pets are
like children in one way, they need discipline and proper training.
You're not doing them or anyone else a favor by letting them run wild.
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<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></B> Nancy Mooney
<nbmooney1@yahoo.com><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B>
towntalk@riverdale-park.org<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Sat, November 13, 2010 8:15:35
PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [RP TownTalk]
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<TD vAlign=top>OK, fellow Riverdalians, I'm so furious my fingertips are
sweating. Seriously.<BR><BR>Attention - male owners of the tan
Akita and another dog (my older girl thinks it looked like a greyhound
with rounder ears) that you let run loose on the mansion grounds
Saturday evening - At the least, you owe my daughters and my
friend a sincere apology, and you owe my daughter a new pair of shoes
($50 at REI). BTW, we do have a photo of you with your
dog.<BR><BR>Listen to this, neighbors - <BR><BR>Our housemate, acting as
babysitter, took my daughters to the mansion this evening with their
scooters. Actually, my daughters wanted to show her the beautiful
grounds, as she is new here. They were very delighted at the
prospect! <BR><BR>When they entered the grounds the friend (Mandy)
was walking with my youngest daughter Lily (she's 5) and the Akita
rushed at them, circled, and bit and jumped at my friend's back.
The 5 year old began to run and her shoe fell off. The dog pounced
on the shoe and put a hole in it. They ran away with the shoe,
which the owners then returned.<BR><BR>To let you know, we have
contacted the police, and we do have a photo of you with your dog,
though to fuzzy for the police to use. The police are very
frustrated and ready to prosecute when they can catch you.<BR><BR>What
you've done is against the law, incredibly foolish, and frightened my
two children and our dear friend. <BR><BR>I know someone on this
list knows who owns these dogs. I hope you pass on my
message.<BR><BR>We all know this is NOT the first time people have been
knocked down, jumped on, and otherwise threatened by loose dogs at the
mansion. THIS HAS GOT TO STOP!<BR><BR>Oh, I gotta go, Mandy found
another, much clearer photo on her phone!! <BR><BR>Nancy Mooney
<BR>(waiting for payment for shoes and
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