86 THE REMEDY FOR THE DOG NUISANCE 



their farms made destitute sheep husbandry has been driven 

 out of long-settled communities and kept out of new ones because 

 there is no protection against prowling, vicious, wolf-dogs that 

 rant, murder and go law-free. 

 How long will a civilized country permit this? 



DOGS THE REASON FOR SHEEP SCARCITY 



In a review of 5 ? 000 farmers in all parts of the United States, 

 all but eighteen gave "dogs" as the main reason for the scarcity 

 of sheep. 



The dog is a carrier of hog cholera, stomach and tape worms, 

 lice, ticks, fleas, rabies, and foot and mouth disease. 



He brings contagious diseases home to the family. 



He runs at large, practically unrestrained, enjoying undisputed 

 rights, and all for what? 



What has the dog family ever done that they should have 

 more rights than their owners? 



All states have "dog laws" that if enforced would lessen dog 

 troubles, yet dog laws are nearer dead letters than anything on 

 the statute books. 



What is the remedy? 



First Enforce the laws already passed until better ones are 

 enacted. 



Then Unqualifiedly put the dog on the same legal status as 

 sheep, hogs, horses, and cattle. Take away the right to run at 

 large day and night. 



Compel every dog owner to keep his dog on his own premises 

 or under his control when away from home. 



A dog to be of any value to his owner must be about his 

 owner's business. 



How long would law or public opinion allow a 100-pound shote 

 or a three-months old calf to follow its owner to town, down the 

 street, into the store, blacksmith shop, post office, and on the 

 way home gallop through the neighbors fields, yards, sheep folds, 

 and feed lots? 



Any one has a right to own a dog but no one has a moral 

 right to maintain a nuisance. 



Dog-proof fences are all right but let the dog owner build 

 them. A fence that will keep dogs out will keep dogs in. 



Dog chains and muzzles are inexpensive. 



The use of both can be prescribed by law. 



