[Tanser_Man]

I've been reading lots and lots of cases lately of people getting mauled by dogs and sometimes even killed. Most recent being that one year old boy who was killed by an American Pitbull.

What I want to know is, should there owners be punished or should the actual dogs be punished (by being put down) or both?

Should there be laws introduced to ensure pet ownership is that of a good nature such as compulsory basic training/ obedience classes, chipping etc?

Is the Dangerous Dogs act that is being enforced a good move or another knee jerk unnecessary reaction from the government?

I think if you want to keep dogs, then you have to learn how to look after them and you should have sole responsibility for anything that may happen.

Your views?