- Nov 11, 2009
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I have two American Staffordshire terriers - at least, that's what they look like, both rescues - who take me for walks in downtown Silver Spring late at night.
They've figured out where to find the local rat population, and are really hot to trot. Even though we walk on a leash, with them hooked to one another, they occasionally surprise me and spring after a rat, yanking the leash from my hand. (That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.)
Their enthusiasm is so strong that I'd like them to have the opportunity to hunt rats in their native rural habitat. I'm thinking farm, where there would be enough rats to keep them busy for a while.
A few years back, someone posted a video of this sort of affair, and it looked like a lot of fun, except maybe for the rodents. These dogs are bred for taking out vermin, and I'd like them to be able to use their instincts while performing a public service. Letting them scrabble around dumpsters in an urban setting is not the best solution, IMO.
So if there's anyone who has this sort of circumstance who would welcome a couple extra volunteers. my dogs would be happy to know about it.
They've figured out where to find the local rat population, and are really hot to trot. Even though we walk on a leash, with them hooked to one another, they occasionally surprise me and spring after a rat, yanking the leash from my hand. (That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.)
Their enthusiasm is so strong that I'd like them to have the opportunity to hunt rats in their native rural habitat. I'm thinking farm, where there would be enough rats to keep them busy for a while.
A few years back, someone posted a video of this sort of affair, and it looked like a lot of fun, except maybe for the rodents. These dogs are bred for taking out vermin, and I'd like them to be able to use their instincts while performing a public service. Letting them scrabble around dumpsters in an urban setting is not the best solution, IMO.
So if there's anyone who has this sort of circumstance who would welcome a couple extra volunteers. my dogs would be happy to know about it.
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