are they serious ~ how discriminating is this?????

I wonder what kind of "experiences" they have had there?

i will call them later on, and ask about this...

they are rethinking about pit bulls, my wife has two pits and a lab.

They have been reconsidering their decision at the Camp Bow Wows near us and are now allowing some pit bulls after they do temperment testing on them. They told me this month that they are not advertising it though but are doing it on a case by case basis. I take my lab Amy to play dates at Camp Bow Wow and when I was there, they told me this. They said I might be able to bring my pit bull to the play dates too.

Because if they allow one pit bull, they would have to allow others, and not all pit bulls (like lots of other breeds, though, too), can be aggressive. They have to think of the over all environment and safety of all the dogs they take on, because it becomes a liability if something happens because another dog gets aggressive.

And no, it's not the same as a vet saying they can't see him. It's a doggie day care, not a vet. They aren't there to treat the dog, they're there to set up a socializing environment for the dogs.

Saying that is like saying my child can't go to the doctor because her friend said she can't sleep over.

All dogs can be aggressive with other dogs. Maybe they should just find another line of work and they won't have to worry about it.

Heather, to me it is the same, if i take my dog to the vet, i have to pay for their service, if i take him to a doggie day care, ill pay for the service. or how would you feel if you would want to bring your daughter to day care, pay for this service, and they would tell you, know we are not taking in your daughter because she is white...just an example. if someone offers a dog day care, they should not discriminate certain breeds. this is a business like any other business, thats my opinion

if they can not deal with a certain breed they should close the business. and i would say, any dog that goes to a boarding, or day care, should undergo a test, if its agressive towards other dog, they should not discriminate upfront just because the dog is a certain breed.

Sorry I have to agree with Heather.

I agree that the dogs should be allowed on a temprement basis, and not disallowed automatically because of the breed. But, you asked WHY they were doing it, not whether I thought it was right.

I'm not a dog owner, and probably never will be. I love dogs, but I prefer my cats.

I still think that it is entirely different that health care. It isn't the same at all as going to the vet. Sorry, but that's my opinion. I pay to take the kids to the movies once in a while, and could be kicked out because my kids get unruly. That's entertainment & socialization. I don't get my own rights because I paid for the ticket. There are still rules posted that we agree to in buying the ticket.

Going to the doctor is a basic need. Socialization and entertainment is not, even for dogs.

Now, if you had signed up, paid, and gone in without them telling you your dog wasn't allowed, then you were removed because of his breed, I would agree that it wasn't right at all, because you were not made aware of the rules ahead of time.

Dogs are great creatures, but they are not people. They do not have the same inherent "rights" that the law protects humans from discrimination.

This is a business run the way the owners see fit. If you don't like it, you aren't required to use that business, and can find another that fits your own needs.

A German Shepard is an "aggressive breed" as well as Heelers and terriers
They were breed to protect, and kill.
A dog is a dog is a dog ............................
In Yakima last summer the only dogs to attack were mix breeds. untrained and unattended.

see heather, you pay to take your kids to the movies, then if they get unruly and you get kicked out thats fine. if i would take my dog to the doggie camp and he would show aggression or would not get "follow the rules" and then they tell me he has to leave, that would be fine with me too. but not even taking him because of his breed is just unfair.

there are cities that ban "bully breeds". it's not fair.

Call and complain and let them know that there are a lot of us pit bull owners out there! And we won't put up with discrimination.

Well its not the breed its self that should be discrimated againist it should be the owners who train their dogs to be aggressive.

I look at it as they are taking precautions and protecting themselves, not to mention their clients. Part of me would like to know what has happened in the past or their reasoning on why they have these policies in place before judging them.

They may have had a bad experience, but I'd still call. I have a friend with two pitbulls who've never had a problem. It isn't fair...

I would call and question it....and complain on the discrimination

Unfortunately, dogs aren't people and are considered property so there is no basis for a claim of discrimination. The Camp owners have every right to exclude service. They are probably covering their butts from liability. Is so, they should also exclude the breeds responsible for the most attacks including Chows, Alsatians, Rotweillers, Dobies, and mixes of those breeds and so forth to be fair.

It sounds as if they've had some bad experiences. Bummer.

I had this problem with my Rottweiler. We were all set to go and when the lady who ran the camp saw her she flipped out. I explained she was bottled fed and thinks shes human. No go. I walked out cursing.. and for me thats a lot because my poor dog was the one who was going to suffer. I ended up having my neighbor baby sit and from there on out my neighbor always watched her and made nice money for doing so. Chance was happy and so was the neighbor who adored her. Theres a lot of ignorance out there , but I guess its their choice.

My gosh I can see other breads but dogs will be dogs they will do stuff like that have you called yet

Aw the poor guy. I have a black lab (notorious for being wonderful) who HATES people especially kids. So he would be allowed and damn would they be sorry.

Tell Peanut it's not his fault...

its easy to say its comparable to a day care saying they won't take someone because they are white or whatever...

but isn't it more likely that its comparable to a day care saying they won't take someone because they have a developmental disorder that causes a person to be prone to having violent outbursts? even if THAT person does not display it in general?

some breeds of dogs are more/less prone to violent behaviors. while it is unfair because not all of them are like that (I have no doubt that some pit bulls are perfect teddy bears, and cuddly to match a "family" dog breed. but don't act like most are, you know better)

well i just dont like the fact that they discriminate upfront. any dog can be aggressive, they should look and "test" each dog that they take into their day care. and for childcare, there is always and option for "special needs" kids, ive never seen an option like this for a dog. well, i know everyone thinks different about this subject, i dont want to argue if someone has a different opinion about this, then so be it.

I think the example you offered is very different.

That said, maybe you should look for a place that is willing to care for pit bulls. It is obvious that they are going by the breed of the dog and not looking at every dog individually, but it sounds like a blanket rule because it would be too hard for them to test the temperament of ever pit bull that someone wants to board.

Here is the thing. I had a pitbull, and my grandfather had a pitbull that I grew up around as a kid. Very loving dogs the both of them were. At least to humans. When it came to other dogs being around, they became very territorial and aggressive. Not to say that many dogs can't be this way, but it is certainly not uncommon for these signs in the breeds they mentioned. However I don't believe this to be discrimination anymore than it is protection for the other people's dogs. Its one thing if they were aggressive to the people, but when it is another person's dogs altogether, well that I can understand. If I sent my huskie or my gf's little poodle there, I certainly wouldn't want a pitbull, or any dog that is aggressive as they stated, to be able to harm them. It seems to me they are looking out for no one but the other dogs which I think is a wise choice.

It is sad they discriminate in general against a breed. I notice a lot of the KOA campgrounds we stayed at had notices like that. There I can understand them not being able to get to know every dog for every stay, but I would think a doggie day care would take a case by case evaluation and give them a shot. Actually they should do that no matter the breed, as some dogs just do not get along with others or strangers. I know my little bro's dog is know to be aggressive towards new people and has even attacked and bit me a year after we had it, so I was no longer a stranger. However, he actually does great when we send him to the boarding place and is totally great with other dogs and never barks at them, which is the only thing he ever got the hang of in his guide dog training, as other than that he has become just a house dog for my bro.

Since there are no legal guarantees against any type of discrimination against dogs, your breed has no particular right to be in ANY business situation the business owner does not want it in. That includes veterinarians. You have the right to keep your pit bull, AND you have the right to have to adapt yourself to your own choice, so that you have to look farther for someone to sit with your breed. Tough.

it a shame that folk say this yet you need to respect their reasoning so many people had been hurt or killed by them dogs, and they need to protect thier clients,, I am not a pit bull fan, the fact in some city around you are not allow to have them dogs in the city unless you carry millions insurance coverage, or they are micro chip or brace with a birddle mouth piace while outside..

I think it really does depend on the dog. My friend has a huge bull terrier. She's very sweet and plays appropriately with large and medium-size dogs. She's not appropriate for play with toy/small dogs simply because she is so large she could seriously injure a tiny dog during romping/running games. She's not aggressive.

On the other side, my mother-in-laws medium poodle is badly spoiled and a royal pain. She is very territorial, aggressive and is known to nip humans (children and adults). She's not appropriate for play with ANY dog in my opinion.

De, an excellent example for each dog being assessed on its own merits. We have three pit bulls, two of which are excellent with other dogs and one that is not. As a responsible owner, I would never take the third into any situation with a lot of other dogs such as a daycare.

Unless it was Cesar Millan's group, but that's a whole other topic :)