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You're missing the purpose of the test

I have volunteered at the spca shelter in Williams Lake, and I am familiar with the temperment tests that they use there. I know that the reason that they use "harsh" temperment tests is because they want to try to push the dogs buttons a bit, to see if it is going to be agressive. I feel that their tests are useful, and I don't think that tests should be given by people who know the dogs well. By being at the shelter the dogs are already quite stressed usually, and if they are going to be mean with someone that they don't know, then how can you send them out into public?? Evewn if they are ok once they know someone, you can't take that dog out anywhere, because you never know if it will bite again. Is it fair then to adopt a sog out that will have to be left behind all the time, because it may be agressive to someone, some stranger on the street, some little girl, or some unsespecting dog?? I don't think so. Then you are right back at having a dog left tied up all day by itself, and that is no life for a dog. It may be harsh in the short run, but effective I think in the long run to prevent dogs that are unsuitable for a home, or unsafe!

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Rough times for SPCA
SPCA Speaking for Animals - Which animals?
What are the SPCA's "euthanasia" stats for rabbits and all the other unnoticed little "pets"?
I hope for the sake of the animals that the SPCA has changed in the last few years
Don't confuse me with the facts, my mind's made up
You're missing the purpose of the test
It is you who has missed the point
Dogs need a better test then a stranger wanting to see their aggression
Critics are short on solutions?
Critics ARE proposing viable solutions to the BC SPCA !
I believe that by aligning oneself with such a business the BC SPCA is somewhat culpable
The SPCA took our old cat without our knowing and killed him
We will continue to point out its mistakes, lawsuit or not
I guess Mr Daniell missed the many solutions offered by his critics, so here are a few...
Does this mean the B.C. SPCA's Community Consultation was a waste of time and money?

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