rcd@opus.UUCP (04/03/84)
<> >What about the occasional (sp?) sadist that trains his dogs to attack? >There is a local person here in Socorro that has trained his dogs to >attack anything not motorized after dark. This is somewhat distressing >to several of the local cyclists. > >Any suggestions? YES! Involve your local police ASAP. This fellow is committing some serious crimes. A dog cannot be held legally responsible for its actions, of course - but the owner can (something which hasn't really been well stated in the whole dogs-vs-bicycles discussion). In a legal sense, it's as if the owner is committing the crimes (assault, ?battery?) with the dogs acting for him. I say get this guy in court and make an example out of him. -- Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile. {hao,ucbvax,allegra}!nbires!rcd