On Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:39:13 GMT Just me    
   whittled these words:   
      
   > The only reason why this happend was because I didn't say no to the kids   
   > when they asked to pet my dog. Ususally I bike right thru the area and if I   
   > had done that this time too this accident would have been prevented.   
      
   > The kitten came running towards the kids. It ran towards us from behind and   
   > then up along me. It happend very fast. I know episodes like this can happen   
   > and I will not bike thru that area anymore.   
      
   Exactly. Unintended things happen.  That doesn't make us bad, and it   
   doesn't make your dog "bad."  But when we cause damage, even by accident,   
   we are bound to take responsiblity for it.  You are honest in admitting   
   you knew there was a risk in stopping. I appreciate that.  The thing is   
   that your dog is equally likely to grab a small dog that comes into his   
   range, even a puppy.  I could describe dozens of scenarios where your   
   dog's natural instincts could get you and him into trouble. Even, as with   
   this time, with him on leash. You understand that he has those instincts.   
   Be fair to him and prevent him from doing something that will get him   
   death by needle.  Being surprised by the appearance of something he wants   
   to kill just isn't sufficient excuse, now that you know he will.   
      
      
      
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   Diane Blackman   
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