To most, dogs are considered “man’s best friend,” however, your best friend may not be so friendly to other people. Usually in the rural area, houses are built without fencing; this causes problems to arise from pet owners who cannot keep their pets fenced in. A dog is considered “running at large” when it is not confined or leashed when it is off the owner’s property (“Animal Laws”). Allowing dogs to freely roam the neighborhood without supervision may cause problems for neighbors, the dog owner, and even the dog itself.
Unsupervised dogs disturb other neighbors and cause nuisances. Most dogs are friendly; however, they do not know right from wrong and will do as they please. Because my neighborhood is fairly new, construction sites for new …show more content…
A dog is considered at large if it is not confined within the owner’s property. According to Fort Bend County Animal Services, if a dog is running loose, animal control has authority to take the dog into custody. Additionally, Needville’s Code of Ordinance states that animals running at large or is causing a nuisance are considered unlawful. These laws intend only to keep your pets secured and out of danger. For instance, my neighborhood’s streets are not well lit at night, leading to many small roadkill littering the streets. Allowing a small dog to run loose increases their risk of getting into a car accident. Furthermore, the Code of Ordinance says that any animal violating the chapter can be taken into custody. While these laws may seem to inconvenient to the owner over a small issue, the intentions are to keep dogs out of harm’s way.
In conclusion, dogs do not have a sense of judgement and depends on the owner to steer them in the right direction. In order to respect other neighbor’s property and peace, dog owners must fence their property to enhance their dog’s safety and to prevent their dogs from running loose. Otherwise, dog owners need to keep their dogs in watch when they spend time outdoors. If the dog owner is not willing to invest in a fence, they must train their dog to stay within certain borders (Luther). Overall, the sole responsibility of a dog’s safety and actions belong to the dog’s owner
Unsupervised dogs disturb other neighbors and cause nuisances. Most dogs are friendly; however, they do not know right from wrong and will do as they please. Because my neighborhood is fairly new, construction sites for new …show more content…
A dog is considered at large if it is not confined within the owner’s property. According to Fort Bend County Animal Services, if a dog is running loose, animal control has authority to take the dog into custody. Additionally, Needville’s Code of Ordinance states that animals running at large or is causing a nuisance are considered unlawful. These laws intend only to keep your pets secured and out of danger. For instance, my neighborhood’s streets are not well lit at night, leading to many small roadkill littering the streets. Allowing a small dog to run loose increases their risk of getting into a car accident. Furthermore, the Code of Ordinance says that any animal violating the chapter can be taken into custody. While these laws may seem to inconvenient to the owner over a small issue, the intentions are to keep dogs out of harm’s way.
In conclusion, dogs do not have a sense of judgement and depends on the owner to steer them in the right direction. In order to respect other neighbor’s property and peace, dog owners must fence their property to enhance their dog’s safety and to prevent their dogs from running loose. Otherwise, dog owners need to keep their dogs in watch when they spend time outdoors. If the dog owner is not willing to invest in a fence, they must train their dog to stay within certain borders (Luther). Overall, the sole responsibility of a dog’s safety and actions belong to the dog’s owner