This is a controversial subject, therefore, there is bound to be controversy. I, personally, don't believe the initial post was created to cause controversy, but I can understand why some people chose to view it as that. I agree with Twisterdog, whole-heartedly, on the chaining issue and some of the issues brought up in posts about PT.

PT is what you make it, and I am aware I've said this before. New members are always welcomed here, but we also demand respecfulness - which is one of the main reasons I stay on PT. It is one of the few places I've seen where there is a steady stream of respect, and if there is a disagreement, it can be worked out rather easily and usually is in some way, shape, or form. When a member decides to "kick some a**" for example ( ) I believe we are within our rights to get defensive. Opinions can be shared without getting fired up, and there are many threads around to prove that. It's not a problem, sharing your views respecfully, but I personally am tired of seeing some rude posts/remarks, pointing fingers, and excuses by newer members and older ones alike. I, myself, am not perfect and have said some things to others on here I am not proud of - and I am slowly growing out of my previous short temper. I hope other members will do the same.

Back to OT - We use a tie-out for Mikey when he goes potty, because he WILL run away and our yard is not totally escape proof. I am leary of it, and don't like it, but until the summer and until he gets to training classes (which we've already signed up for) it'll have to do. Regardless, I ALWAYS watch him or someone is always watching him while he is outside. I can never picture chaining a dog outside, it's just not something I can do.