Protection from Dogs. 



Dogs have been responsible for enormous sheep losses in Pennsyl- 

 vania, and in many localities have discouraged sheep raising to the 

 extent of annihilation. According to the State Department of Agri- 

 cuture 5,808 sheep were killed in Pennsylvania in 1915. Are dog 

 owners determined that their dogs shall prevent the development of 



Fig. 12. A dog-proof fence. 



the sheep industry, which might be a source of .profit to the farmer 

 and an economy to the consumer? If adequate laws were passed and 

 enforced, the dog nuisance would become practically negligible, as 

 it is now in some European countries. The enforcement of these laws 

 depends upon whether the community sentiment is as favorable to 

 sheep as it is to dogs. A good dog is a worthy companion, but the 

 owner should keep him where he will not menace his neighbors' 

 property. 



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