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Main Themes and Views, For and Against Education and Enforcement Arguments against Restriction of Mistreatment is already against the law. We should enforce the existing laws. Education is what is needed, not restricted tethering. Restricting tethering won't solve the animal mistreatment problem. Animals can be neglected in fences just as easily as on tethers. This is a people problem, not a dog problem. Breed is the problem in Orange County. We need a ban on dangerous dog breeds. Restricting tethering is expensive and unenforceable This amendment doesn't reflect the realities of life. There are times when a dog needs to be tethered. Arguments for the Restriction of Tethering Need enforceable laws to protect these animals. Other jurisdictions have had positive results. This will give ACO's an additional tool with which to enforce and educate the public, as well as protect animals. Our children should get the right message and not be desensitized to animals' needs by seeing them living permanently on chains. Animals can be neglected in many situations, but tethering presents additional concerns because of the lack of a barrier- makes animals more susceptible to outside attacks and presents a public danger by not preventing children and others from approaching the dog. This is a step in the right direction. Many breeds have a tendency to become aggressive if chained. Dogs need more than food and water. Other jurisdictions have found it to be enforceable and have a positive effect on the number of calls for bites, mistreatment, unwanted litters, etc. Other jurisdictions have also found that there is a short-term increase in work load but that the long-term effects actually decrease work load. This is only one tool to protect animals. Many people do not understand the condition some of these animals are in or the dangers presented to them.