Part of a dog's natural make-up is its hunting instinct. In some it is stronger than in others. Now that can either be encouraged or discouraged by human interference. A responsible dog person will respect this trait in dogs (as many other animals) but won't deliberately encourage it and will do what they can to restrain a dog.
My opinion is that the dogs are not at fault but they have been exploited and mis-handled by humans. But you're right Catherine. The lust for hunting, if encouraged and trained in, can be too strong to ever allow the dog near other animals, or yes -even little children. Little children and babies can make noises like trapped/injured prey.
LPC, I didn't know that terrible thing about cats! I also didn't know Queen Elizabeth 1st had cats burned alive!
You see....that is religious superstition again! All about "The Devil". There are just too many devils in people.
Oh my! ....the one they are supposed to hold in greatest esteem is Jesus Christ and He would never have done anything like that, or condoned it. Things like that would make Him very sad.
My opinion is that the dogs are not at fault but they have been exploited and mis-handled by humans. But you're right Catherine. The lust for hunting, if encouraged and trained in, can be too strong to ever allow the dog near other animals, or yes -even little children. Little children and babies can make noises like trapped/injured prey.
LPC, I didn't know that terrible thing about cats! I also didn't know Queen Elizabeth 1st had cats burned alive!
You see....that is religious superstition again! All about "The Devil". There are just too many devils in people.
Oh my! ....the one they are supposed to hold in greatest esteem is Jesus Christ and He would never have done anything like that, or condoned it. Things like that would make Him very sad.
