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The Majority of Dog Owners Travel With Their Dogs, Breed Shouldn't Matter | #TheMajorityProject

2/12/2015

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#TheMajorityProject Cascadian Nomads in the car: I am a Traveler, I am a
All responsible, loving dog owners should be able to experience the joy of traveling with their dog regardless of their dogs breed.
Typist: Bethany
People traveling with pets are one of the fastest growing groups in the country. Travel and tourism offices everywhere are scrambling to keep up with the booming demand for pet friendly accommodations and activities. I travel with three various sized dogs and sometimes a cockatoo. My pets and I are often discriminated against dues to their size, species or the sheer number of pets with which I share my wanderlust. We struggle to find truly pet friendly lodging that won't break the bank and recreation that allows multiple animals. However, I am thankful I can travel pretty much anywhere I desire with my beloved companions. Anyone who shares their lives with a "pit bull" isn't so lucky. Even though the overwhelming majority of "pit bull" owners are responsible dog owners like me, unfounded discrimination against a certain breed of dog means that the amazing bond created when traveling with dogs is not available to all loving pet people. Prejudice in the form of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) in states and towns as well as breed discriminatory rules set by private businesses prevent wonderful dog owners from traveling freely with their dog. Many pet owners are willing to go through the rigmarole of responsibly hitting the road with their pets yet laws say if that dog is a certain breed, it can't possibly be safe to have it out in public. However, BSL laws have never effectively reduced dog bites or improved public safety. I say anyone who wants to safely travel with their dog should be able to.

The not-for-profit Animal Farm Foundation agrees with me. They also know that I am the majority both in being a pet traveler and a "pit bull" advocate. The Majority Project is an opportunity for people who disagree with the discriminatory stereotypes placed upon the owners of specific breeds to show that their responsible, loving lives with their dogs is the true majority. Even actor Jon Bernthal is a part of that majority and has joined the The Animal Farm Foundation to create an upcoming public service announcement that will include some of The Majority Project photos:

The Majority Project with Jon Bernthal from Animal Farm Foundation on Vimeo.

I can't pick out a reckless dog owner by the way they look and no one can pick out a bad dog by their breed. The majority of animal lovers are committed to communities that empower responsible pet ownership and laws that discourage people with pets disregarding animals rights and public safety. The majority of pet people desire an amazing human-animal bond that isn't limited to species, size or age. The majority of dog owners will take their best friend with them on their next vacation and there should be only safe road trip fun for any and all breeds of dogs. I may not be a "pit bull" owner but I am part of that majority. I am proud to be part of a majority that believes in treating all dogs as individuals. Will you join The Majority Project too?
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#TheMajorityProject Cascadian Nomads hit the road. All responsible, loving dog owners should be able to experience the joy of traveling with their dog regardless of their dogs breed.
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Molly The Wally link
2/11/2015 09:37:29 pm

Great message and like people they are individuals. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly

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Reilly & Denny
2/11/2015 10:20:38 pm

It is a tough choice - especially for owners of hotels and accommodation - pit bulls have a 'reputation' it is already out there and people tend to remember the bad stories over the bad more easily. For owners of accommodation there is a huge legal risk to them - if something should happen while a pit bull was staying there - they would be taken to court so fast. No it isn't fair and there is indeed way more responsible pitbull owners than irresponsible ones - but sadly it isn't always about the owners - but the breed itself.

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Bethany
2/12/2015 12:17:14 am

Why is an incident any different for property owners depending on the breed? Because of the breeds negative reputation? A reputation based on a minority of people who disregarded the dogs best interests and public safety by not properly caring for it? The minority of dog owners, whether they own a "pit bull" or a chihuahua, refusing to properly socialize their dogs, never clean up left behind poop, not properly restrain their dogs, etc, should not represent the majority of reliably caring dog owners. The reckless dog owner minority has caused ridiculously discriminatory practices against the majority of responsible, loving dog owners and that is just plain wrong.

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tj @ Any Given Moment link
2/12/2015 02:35:24 am

This was fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing, Bethany. We have a little bit of a travel trip this weekend to Pennsylvania and as soon as we're back I'm gonna snap a shot for this awesome project

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Emma link
2/12/2015 02:42:45 am

Our problem is the number of pets or size limits. Very frustrating!

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Charlie link
2/12/2015 11:59:36 am

I travel everywhere with Mum and Dad but there's only one of me and I'm a whippet. Not VERY threatening except to rabbits. There's lots of places we can't go but we just go where we can and don't worry about where we can't.

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Noodle link
2/14/2015 01:05:40 am

Great post thanks for sharing!

Noodle and crew

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speedyrabbit link
2/14/2015 03:35:35 pm

Actually if you look at all the statics the majority of people being bitten ,are bitten by other breeds of dog rather than pit bulls,in fact the only time I have ever been bitten was by a chihuahua and I have known many pit bull types who didn't have an aggressive bone in their body.
here in the UK we have a similar law and regulation but include a total of 4 or 5 breeds classified as dangerous dogs,which is a shame as the dogs themselves are not dangerous only their owners.And there are plenty of dog owners out there who really should be allowed to have them or any pet for that matter.In the UK a new regulation is about to come into effect where all dogs have to be microchipped which isn't cheap,this will hopefully whittle out those types of owners a bit.Personally I think they should bring back dog licencing too and have it for all pets that way those irresponsible owners would be less inclined to get a pet that ends up being dumped and ill treated.xx Rachel and Speedy

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