Circus brings back animal acts

[Catherine]

I think a lot of us felt the same as you growing up. We never quite liked the animal acts. I didn't like to see the animals acting like that. I am not big on dogs doing tricks either. It is one thing to train them so they can live safely with other animals. I hate tricks that involve begging for treats. Just give the dog the treat or not. Don't make him beg. It is not dignified.

Rewards for good behavior are different. Working dogs are different. Some dogs are happy to serve. They are not forced to do it. A dog that doesn't work out is retired to a good home. The working dogs are retired after a certain number of years of service.

That is so different from a bear being forced to dance for entertainment.

Quote:Cirque du Soleil are brilliant. The first time I saw one of their shows (televised) I was transfixed. I'd never seen anything like that before.

I have only seen video as well. They are amazing and one of these years when they are doing a show in Toronto, I will go. I am sure a live performance is going to be an incredible experience.