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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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I think that fireworks should only be sold as part of organised displays. After seeing someone with their hair on fire after being hit by one I kind of changed my view on it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think that fireworks should only be sold as part of organised displays. After seeing someone with their hair on fire after being hit by one I kind of changed my view on it. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not really. But I've never had a dog that's scared of noises

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I think fireworks should only be for organised displays and not sold in shops, it goes on for weeks before and after November 5th round here people letting off fireworks all evening and sometimes quite late at night and terrifies my pets and again at new year

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

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Yes I do - they should be limited to organised displays only.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"

Is it not the cost of insurance, that scares Sainsburys?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In my village, drug dealers use fireworks to let other people know they're stocked up

True story

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Yes I think fireworks should only be for organised displays and not sold in shops, it goes on for weeks before and after November 5th round here people letting off fireworks all evening and sometimes quite late at night and terrifies my pets and again at new year "
Agreed

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By *tace 309TV/TS
over a year ago

durham


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"
yes I agree. Its time fireworks were restricted to organised displays. Too many dodgy retailers still selling them willy nilly to anyone. And since when did bonfire start in the middle of October. They've been going off here for weeks now.

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By *rAngleseyMan
over a year ago

Anglesey


"In my village, drug dealers use fireworks to let other people know they're stocked up

True story"

Don`t they have instantgram in your village?

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"

This popped up the other day.

I agree with the none selling fireworks to the public for many reasons. Scaring family pets is just one of them.

Scare family pets

Scare wildlife

Cause a fair bit of damage and litter

Scare people who are vulnerable, older people, veterans, people with ptsd

They are an explosive.

There have been quite a few incidents (every year in fact) of people having them put through their letter box. Recently a house was destroyed from the damage it caused.

Locally the other day there were teenagers causing chaos near a kids play area setting off fireworks and aiming them toward the play area.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"In my village, drug dealers use fireworks to let other people know they're stocked up

True story"

Happens here too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's their shop, they can sell or not sell whatever they choose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"

but selling booze to people that can lead to domestic violence is ok?

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

To be honest, and this won't be popular, I think that for kids to mess around with fireworks as all my friends did when I was a child is as much a rite of passage as feeding the ducks. We used to throw bangers, make banger guns from copper pipes, shoulder launched bazooka rockets and mix up powders to make bigger explosions. Yes it was dangerous by today's standards but wholly accepted then. We would never harm an animal but ambush each other.

It's only for a short period every year.. I feel sorry for pets but our activities were on beaches and in fields and woods away from homes.. the main culprits here are adults firing off in gardens with little respect for neighbours ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree but not just from the pet point of view.

I think they should only be for organised displays.

Most people dont have gardens big enough to let them off in these days.

When I was a child, I was hit by a rocket that went wrong. Very scary experience.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I understand the elements of it should only be for organised events, I really do. However, 95% of the people in here would of had home displays in the back garden growing up.

I know I did and they were some of the best nights ever, I for one think its a shame but that's today's world we live in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"

YES!!

But not *just* for that reason. They are just downright dangerous and the noise is fucking antisocial.

And I struggle to justify the idea of selling explosives to the general public. At all.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

There's plenty of firework displays. So no real need for personal ones.

It's all got too commercial again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's something I feel quite passionately about.

Organised events only and some sort of license to be able to do so.

You can't own a gun without a license and somewhere to lock it up so why should you be able to go and buy fireworks?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"In my village, drug dealers use fireworks to let other people know they're stocked up

True story

Don`t they have instantgram in your village?"

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling


"To be honest, and this won't be popular, I think that for kids to mess around with fireworks as all my friends did when I was a child is as much a rite of passage as feeding the ducks. We used to throw bangers, make banger guns from copper pipes, shoulder launched bazooka rockets and mix up powders to make bigger explosions. Yes it was dangerous by today's standards but wholly accepted then. We would never harm an animal but ambush each other.

It's only for a short period every year.. I feel sorry for pets but our activities were on beaches and in fields and woods away from homes.. the main culprits here are adults firing off in gardens with little respect for neighbours .."

Kids these days (in general, not all) have so much less respect for people's safety than years ago. See above for a perfect example.

Also to add on to what I said, the amount of animals a few local vets by me have seen because fireworks have been fired at them, or even worse tied to. There was a cat that had a firework attached to its fucking tail and set off.

I will gladly be standing alone and have everyone point and laugh and mock me for being a boring killjoy because I have some compassion for animals and other vulnerable people - all at the expense of getting rid of a few flashy lights and bangs (that are far from pretty in the hands of none professionals).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

Fireworks are so pretty

But fuck, they suck

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Many dog owners are responsible. The vast majority I would say. But some are irresponsible who let dogs off leads in public places and leave dogshit laying everywhere. Not the dogs fault but some of these owners will be the first to complain. They flout the rules 365 but the firework season over in a few short weeks. Room for all I say. No I don't want pets frightened but I also don't want unwanted attention from your dog's off a lead

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Do they do the same for Diwali?

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Do they do the same for Diwali?"

Pretty much,but they draw the line at frightening cows..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do they do the same for Diwali?"

I wish they would, and new year.

Couldn't give a flying fuck about the reason. Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do they do the same for Diwali?

Pretty much,but they draw the line at frightening cows.."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??

Is it not the cost of insurance, that scares Sainsburys?"

Quite probably and it's just a bit of positive spin that they put on it.

That said, the harder it is for the irresponsible, the inept and the stupid to get their hands on fire works the better.

As far as I am concerned it's a positive decision and hopefully one that the rest will follow suit on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, some of the ones they sell are so big they should only be in organised displays. I’ve got 2 vulnerable young adults at home and it’s a nightmare this time of year as we’ve already had weeks of the noise at stupid hours of the night x

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling


"Do they do the same for Diwali?

I wish they would, and new year.

Couldn't give a flying fuck about the reason. Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

P"

Indeed, all holidays and occasions.

What is it with people thinking its anti bonfire night? When it's anti firework regardless of when they are used.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did you know, up until 1959, it was illegal NOT to celebrate Bonfire Night in Britain

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

Nah, ban them all together. It's all adding carbon into the atmosphere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The name “bonfire” derives from the term “bone fire”; in the Middle Ages, these types of fires were usually set up in order to burn bones

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The first recorded fireworks display in England was at the wedding of King Henry VII in 1486

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Did you know, up until 1959, it was illegal NOT to celebrate Bonfire Night in Britain"

Yes.

Surprised the extinction rebellion have not yet jumped onto bonfire night yet though. The smoke pollution lingers for days. It's time we called it global warming night. We must cause more pollution through unregulated bonfires burning all manner of toxic substances in one night than the other 364 nights combined.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Guy fawkes has an island named after him

Resting to the North-West of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands is the uninhabited island, named Isla Guy Fawkes, or Guy Fawkes Island. To this today, no one knows why the island claimed the name

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Did you know, up until 1959, it was illegal NOT to celebrate Bonfire Night in Britain

Yes.

Surprised the extinction rebellion have not yet jumped onto bonfire night yet though. The smoke pollution lingers for days. It's time we called it global warming night. We must cause more pollution through unregulated bonfires burning all manner of toxic substances in one night than the other 364 nights combined."

My point exactly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Guy fawkes has an island named after him

Resting to the North-West of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands is the uninhabited island, named Isla Guy Fawkes, or Guy Fawkes Island. To this today, no one knows why the island claimed the name"

What makes it particularly odd is that "Guy" Guido Fawkes wasn't the ringleader but one of the fall guys, yet no one remembers the names of anyone else involved.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Guy fawkes has an island named after him

Resting to the North-West of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands is the uninhabited island, named Isla Guy Fawkes, or Guy Fawkes Island. To this today, no one knows why the island claimed the name"

Well the Galapagos islands were first claimed by spanish colonists. And considering that the Spanish sponsored the assassination attempt that guy fawkes was executed for it stands to reason that they might name an island after him.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

The Madness of King George.

The film was called this because the film company believed that if were called the Madness of King George III

Then Americans would think it was a sequel to I and II.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"The Madness of King George.

The film was called this because the film company believed that if were called the Madness of King George III

Then Americans would think it was a sequel to I and II."

Just like Shakespeare's Richard III

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Organised displays only for me, they shouldn’t be readily available to the public

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


" Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

P"

Well pets are a luxury. Apart from guide, rescue and guard dogs etc. they are as much a luxury as fireworks. Before buying a pet, owners should consider if they are prepared to exercise it, train it, feed it, dispose of its shit hygienically and whether it's for them to cope with their pets anxiety at our national festival. My suggestion is this. If you answer no to any of the above than most likely a dog is not for you...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. Fireworks need to stop.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"The Madness of King George.

The film was called this because the film company believed that if were called the Madness of King George III

Then Americans would think it was a sequel to I and II.

Just like Shakespeare's Richard III"

I think Shakespeare wrote that just before movies got sound...

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think that fireworks should only be sold as part of organised displays. After seeing someone with their hair on fire after being hit by one I kind of changed my view on it. "

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


" Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

P

Well pets are a luxury. Apart from guide, rescue and guard dogs etc. they are as much a luxury as fireworks. Before buying a pet, owners should consider if they are prepared to exercise it, train it, feed it, dispose of its shit hygienically and whether it's for them to cope with their pets anxiety at our national festival. My suggestion is this. If you answer no to any of the above than most likely a dog is not for you..."

agreed.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

And the organised display where the smog caused a horrific pileup on the main road

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

P

Well pets are a luxury. Apart from guide, rescue and guard dogs etc. they are as much a luxury as fireworks. Before buying a pet, owners should consider if they are prepared to exercise it, train it, feed it, dispose of its shit hygienically and whether it's for them to cope with their pets anxiety at our national festival. My suggestion is this. If you answer no to any of the above than most likely a dog is not for you..."

Hardly call it a national festival lol . What of the many elderly people , the damage to nature ,the animals injured ,not just dogs , the irresponsiblity of youths handling fireworks .

Official displays are the way forward for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"And the organised display where the smog caused a horrific pileup on the main road "

Firework display held at the side of the M5 . More reason to have official displays licensed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always enjoyed our family firework party with toffee apples and homemade bonfire toffee,but probably the bigger louder fireworks should be restricted to official displays

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Guy fawkes has an island named after him

Resting to the North-West of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands is the uninhabited island, named Isla Guy Fawkes, or Guy Fawkes Island. To this today, no one knows why the island claimed the name

What makes it particularly odd is that "Guy" Guido Fawkes wasn't the ringleader but one of the fall guys, yet no one remembers the names of anyone else involved."

Robert catesby comes straight to mind

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling


" Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

P

Well pets are a luxury. Apart from guide, rescue and guard dogs etc. they are as much a luxury as fireworks. Before buying a pet, owners should consider if they are prepared to exercise it, train it, feed it, dispose of its shit hygienically and whether it's for them to cope with their pets anxiety at our national festival. My suggestion is this. If you answer no to any of the above than most likely a dog is not for you..."

If pets being scared was the only single issue with fireworks I'd say fair enough yes.

However it's more than just pets as others have pointed out with solid reasons, and the national "festival" (bit if a push calling it that) that you speak of is meant to be a single night. But it's not just a single night because there are twats (and there are many of them) out there that have been setting them off since the start of October (not even in the same month!) and they will continue to be set off periodically until in to the new year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

P

Well pets are a luxury. Apart from guide, rescue and guard dogs etc. they are as much a luxury as fireworks. Before buying a pet, owners should consider if they are prepared to exercise it, train it, feed it, dispose of its shit hygienically and whether it's for them to cope with their pets anxiety at our national festival. My suggestion is this. If you answer no to any of the above than most likely a dog is not for you...

agreed. "

Completely agree, however when choosing a place to live you could avoid living next to somewhere that had organised displays if you desired, much like I did. When fireworks start going off in the street and your beloved pet goes into meltdown it's no fun. In fact it's pretty fucking horrific. Pets ARE part of the family, regardless of how some people view them and I wouldn't subject my child to torment so why would I subject my other family member to it. You avoid it at all costs as best as you can.

Pets are far more than luxuries, they provide companionship for people of all ages, they teach children how to be responsible, they provide love and support and in my own case, saved my life. A pet is there all year round. A firework can provide none of the above.

P

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

The weirdest thing about all this is how the actions of a few men 414 years ago could directly affect the well being of my Dog.

Without them planning that I would feel safe walking my dog in late October/ Early November

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


" Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

P

Well pets are a luxury. Apart from guide, rescue and guard dogs etc. they are as much a luxury as fireworks. Before buying a pet, owners should consider if they are prepared to exercise it, train it, feed it, dispose of its shit hygienically and whether it's for them to cope with their pets anxiety at our national festival. My suggestion is this. If you answer no to any of the above than most likely a dog is not for you...

agreed.

Completely agree, however when choosing a place to live you could avoid living next to somewhere that had organised displays if you desired, much like I did. When fireworks start going off in the street and your beloved pet goes into meltdown it's no fun. In fact it's pretty fucking horrific. Pets ARE part of the family, regardless of how some people view them and I wouldn't subject my child to torment so why would I subject my other family member to it. You avoid it at all costs as best as you can.

Pets are far more than luxuries, they provide companionship for people of all ages, they teach children how to be responsible, they provide love and support and in my own case, saved my life. A pet is there all year round. A firework can provide none of the above.

P"
Round of Applause for this

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling


" Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

P

Well pets are a luxury. Apart from guide, rescue and guard dogs etc. they are as much a luxury as fireworks. Before buying a pet, owners should consider if they are prepared to exercise it, train it, feed it, dispose of its shit hygienically and whether it's for them to cope with their pets anxiety at our national festival. My suggestion is this. If you answer no to any of the above than most likely a dog is not for you...

agreed.

Completely agree, however when choosing a place to live you could avoid living next to somewhere that had organised displays if you desired, much like I did. When fireworks start going off in the street and your beloved pet goes into meltdown it's no fun. In fact it's pretty fucking horrific. Pets ARE part of the family, regardless of how some people view them and I wouldn't subject my child to torment so why would I subject my other family member to it. You avoid it at all costs as best as you can.

Pets are far more than luxuries, they provide companionship for people of all ages, they teach children how to be responsible, they provide love and support and in my own case, saved my life. A pet is there all year round. A firework can provide none of the above.

P Round of Applause for this "

Indeed! Fully agree.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

I agree with sainsburys

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside

yet the problems booze and tobacco cause but no signs of those being withdrawn? this a publicity stunt and theyll bring them back eventually i think

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yes and not just because of pets.

Ive been terrified of fireworks due to a bad experience when tiny and won't watch displays unless I'm indoors

NYE 2000 we climbed a local hill. A few other people had same idea and also took fireworks.

A d*unk decided to light a large firework box which toppled over aiming directly at my then 10 yr old. I had to jump in front of her to protect her and I was hit several times

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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"yet the problems booze and tobacco cause but no signs of those being withdrawn? this a publicity stunt and theyll bring them back eventually i think "

It’s not quite the same thing though is it? And stopping the sale of fireworks is an easy solution to a problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

P

Well pets are a luxury. Apart from guide, rescue and guard dogs etc. they are as much a luxury as fireworks. Before buying a pet, owners should consider if they are prepared to exercise it, train it, feed it, dispose of its shit hygienically and whether it's for them to cope with their pets anxiety at our national festival. My suggestion is this. If you answer no to any of the above than most likely a dog is not for you...

agreed.

Completely agree, however when choosing a place to live you could avoid living next to somewhere that had organised displays if you desired, much like I did. When fireworks start going off in the street and your beloved pet goes into meltdown it's no fun. In fact it's pretty fucking horrific. Pets ARE part of the family, regardless of how some people view them and I wouldn't subject my child to torment so why would I subject my other family member to it. You avoid it at all costs as best as you can.

Pets are far more than luxuries, they provide companionship for people of all ages, they teach children how to be responsible, they provide love and support and in my own case, saved my life. A pet is there all year round. A firework can provide none of the above.

P"

And to add to this pets also teach children to cope with loss, increase their immune system and in some cases provide a deterrent and warning system against burglars and other possible intruders?

Technology would have to increase absolutely beyond all reasonable recognition to see if the firework could box all this off!

B

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


" Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

P

Well pets are a luxury. Apart from guide, rescue and guard dogs etc. they are as much a luxury as fireworks. Before buying a pet, owners should consider if they are prepared to exercise it, train it, feed it, dispose of its shit hygienically and whether it's for them to cope with their pets anxiety at our national festival. My suggestion is this. If you answer no to any of the above than most likely a dog is not for you...

agreed.

Completely agree, however when choosing a place to live you could avoid living next to somewhere that had organised displays if you desired, much like I did. When fireworks start going off in the street and your beloved pet goes into meltdown it's no fun. In fact it's pretty fucking horrific. Pets ARE part of the family, regardless of how some people view them and I wouldn't subject my child to torment so why would I subject my other family member to it. You avoid it at all costs as best as you can.

Pets are far more than luxuries, they provide companionship for people of all ages, they teach children how to be responsible, they provide love and support and in my own case, saved my life. A pet is there all year round. A firework can provide none of the above.

P

And to add to this pets also teach children to cope with loss, increase their immune system and in some cases provide a deterrent and warning system against burglars and other possible intruders?

Technology would have to increase absolutely beyond all reasonable recognition to see if the firework could box all this off!

B"

Blimey, do they cook the dinner too ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It still amazes me that the only requirement to buy an explosive projectile is to be over eighteen I feel like there should be a regulated license to buy any fireworks.

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"yet the problems booze and tobacco cause but no signs of those being withdrawn? this a publicity stunt and theyll bring them back eventually i think

It’s not quite the same thing though is it? And stopping the sale of fireworks is an easy solution to a problem. "

isnt it? its a moral issue no?

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"It still amazes me that the only requirement to buy an explosive projectile is to be over eighteen I feel like there should be a regulated license to buy any fireworks."

There is...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" Fireworks aren't necessities they're an explosive "luxury"

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Well pets are a luxury. Apart from guide, rescue and guard dogs etc. they are as much a luxury as fireworks. Before buying a pet, owners should consider if they are prepared to exercise it, train it, feed it, dispose of its shit hygienically and whether it's for them to cope with their pets anxiety at our national festival. My suggestion is this. If you answer no to any of the above than most likely a dog is not for you...

agreed.

Completely agree, however when choosing a place to live you could avoid living next to somewhere that had organised displays if you desired, much like I did. When fireworks start going off in the street and your beloved pet goes into meltdown it's no fun. In fact it's pretty fucking horrific. Pets ARE part of the family, regardless of how some people view them and I wouldn't subject my child to torment so why would I subject my other family member to it. You avoid it at all costs as best as you can.

Pets are far more than luxuries, they provide companionship for people of all ages, they teach children how to be responsible, they provide love and support and in my own case, saved my life. A pet is there all year round. A firework can provide none of the above.

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And to add to this pets also teach children to cope with loss, increase their immune system and in some cases provide a deterrent and warning system against burglars and other possible intruders?

Technology would have to increase absolutely beyond all reasonable recognition to see if the firework could box all this off!

B

Blimey, do they cook the dinner too ? "

No, but I'm guessing that the average Catherine wheel would make a piss poor casserole too tbf.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It still amazes me that the only requirement to buy an explosive projectile is to be over eighteen I feel like there should be a regulated license to buy any fireworks.

There is... "

Not for the ones being sold to laymen in supermarkets and high street stores.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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"yet the problems booze and tobacco cause but no signs of those being withdrawn? this a publicity stunt and theyll bring them back eventually i think

It’s not quite the same thing though is it? And stopping the sale of fireworks is an easy solution to a problem.

isnt it? its a moral issue no? "

No, I think it’s a safety issue with fireworks.

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By *od ThrusterMan
over a year ago

Newport Pagnell

You need a licence to buy a gun, but it doesn't mean that there aren't irresponsible gun owners. I do accept that there are probably fewer than if it were unregulated.

As a dog owner it's relatively simple to avoid organised displays, and keep the dog inside of there is a local one within earshot. However it is almost impossible to predict when they will be set off in local residential gardens when passing by at close range.

I am in full agreement with Sainsbury's on this. I am not against fireworks themselves, but if they were only available to organised displays (at whatever time of year) it would make the country safer for everyone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You need a licence to buy a gun, but it doesn't mean that there aren't irresponsible gun owners. I do accept that there are probably fewer than if it were unregulated.

As a dog owner it's relatively simple to avoid organised displays, and keep the dog inside of there is a local one within earshot. However it is almost impossible to predict when they will be set off in local residential gardens when passing by at close range.

I am in full agreement with Sainsbury's on this. I am not against fireworks themselves, but if they were only available to organised displays (at whatever time of year) it would make the country safer for everyone."

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"yet the problems booze and tobacco cause but no signs of those being withdrawn? this a publicity stunt and theyll bring them back eventually i think

It’s not quite the same thing though is it? And stopping the sale of fireworks is an easy solution to a problem.

isnt it? its a moral issue no?

No, I think it’s a safety issue with fireworks."

so what about the issue that booze may lead to domestic violence if d*unk responsibly? or lets forget the booze and lets say the damage smoking does to people and young kids? yet they continue to sell making millions each day?

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside

if NOT d*unk...*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes but why just Sainsbury’s? I personally don’t think they should be on sale to the general public anywhere. Well done to Sainsbury’s, but people will find other ways to buy them and be irresponsible with them, it won’t solve the problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes but why just Sainsbury’s? I personally don’t think they should be on sale to the general public anywhere. Well done to Sainsbury’s, but people will find other ways to buy them and be irresponsible with them, it won’t solve the problem. "

It's a start though.

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By *ecretpantyTV/TS
over a year ago

lisburn

Always loved a back garden display after alot off drinks, how we all laughed when the rockets fell over and went across the ground making the kids jump, granny not jumping was the best. Anyway just keep rover in the house, he will get over it.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

Totally agree they should only be used for organised displays.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

One of my dogs hates it and has to be medicated for the week where fireworks are prevalent.

It’s also sends one of the horses whammo as well.

However

I don’t think my situation should impact on others. It’s a yearly tradition so it’s down to me to mitigate.

So whilst it’s a nice move by Sainsbury’s it’s not going to change much anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i think its a weird thing, its burning money tbh...1st we are celebrating something that didnt happen...2nd..surely we can spend the money we waste on it on something more positive...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It will be all about profit but disguise it as been pet friendly so for that no is my answer but I do think more needs to be done bonfire night is 5 the November so should only be available 1week before and not after the date unless it's a organized display

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

Having seen even the most careful and thought out professional displays go wrong, I would fully support any decision to only allow the sale of fireworks licensed professionals.

However. It's always going to be a very controversial topic. A lot of professional displays purchase the powder and additives and create their own fireworks. Stopping sales to the general public could well cause the few remaining UK manufacturers to fold.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"It will be all about profit but disguise it as been pet friendly so for that no is my answer but I do think more needs to be done bonfire night is 5 the November so should only be available 1week before and not after the date unless it's a organized display"

An interesting read but there may be cultural or faith reasons why some communities may feel that they need access beyond these dates. I would rather support a plan that limits the duration of sale. At the moment fireworks are on sale very early and people have the opportunity to let them off for an extended period. It's a bit like Tesco selling mince pies in September.

Maybe they should not be on sale until seven days before these festivals and national celebrations.

And I am sure that some dog owners would welcome this and that some dogs, such as gundogs, are not bothered by the noise anyway. Some dog owners on fab have told me how that there dogs are so talented that I am surprised that the dogs are not lighting the bonfires and setting off the fireworks themselves..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, letting off fireworks so early on in the year is ridiculous, yesterday my cat got so scared it ran up the Christmas tree

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I wonder if dogs frightened by fireworks is a training issue. Police horses and dogs are trained to be accustomed to road noise and angry crowds etc. Gun dogs are trained to accept loud bangs..

Why not train your dog's to accept fireworks. And a good business venture for somebody perhaps....

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By *od ThrusterMan
over a year ago

Newport Pagnell


"I wonder if dogs frightened by fireworks is a training issue. Police horses and dogs are trained to be accustomed to road noise and angry crowds etc. Gun dogs are trained to accept loud bangs..

Why not train your dog's to accept fireworks. And a good business venture for somebody perhaps...."

Whilst I take your point to a degree, it isn't as simple as that. Think of PTSD in the forces - it affects some but not others but all have the same training. Not all dogs who undergo the training make it as police dogs.

I have two "gundogs", by that I mean the breed rather than mine being trained for the purpose. One I could see making a good gundog and would only react negatively to noise if she sensed me reacting, the other is terrified of loud bangs. She gets jittery seeing (and hearing) fireworks distantly over the other side of town, let alone up close.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley


"I think that fireworks should only be sold as part of organised displays. After seeing someone with their hair on fire after being hit by one I kind of changed my view on it. "

Totally agree.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

I think they should only be sold to professionals, not the general public. One of the reasons being, that as soon as they are on sale, people think it's ok to set them off at any hour of the night.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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"yet the problems booze and tobacco cause but no signs of those being withdrawn? this a publicity stunt and theyll bring them back eventually i think

It’s not quite the same thing though is it? And stopping the sale of fireworks is an easy solution to a problem.

isnt it? its a moral issue no?

No, I think it’s a safety issue with fireworks.

so what about the issue that booze may lead to domestic violence if d*unk responsibly? or lets forget the booze and lets say the damage smoking does to people and young kids? yet they continue to sell making millions each day? "

Stress at work can cause people to be violent not just alcohol and many other things for that matter. I think you’re going off track.

People injured by fireworks are mostly young people. It clogs up A&E, it affects our emergency services, it causes distress to people and animals and in the wrong hands they are exceptionally dangerous. Why would you want to sell them to anyone and everyone to do what they want with in mostly residential areas?

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"yet the problems booze and tobacco cause but no signs of those being withdrawn? this a publicity stunt and theyll bring them back eventually i think

It’s not quite the same thing though is it? And stopping the sale of fireworks is an easy solution to a problem.

isnt it? its a moral issue no?

No, I think it’s a safety issue with fireworks.

so what about the issue that booze may lead to domestic violence if d*unk responsibly? or lets forget the booze and lets say the damage smoking does to people and young kids? yet they continue to sell making millions each day?

Stress at work can cause people to be violent not just alcohol and many other things for that matter. I think you’re going off track.

People injured by fireworks are mostly young people. It clogs up A&E, it affects our emergency services, it causes distress to people and animals and in the wrong hands they are exceptionally dangerous. Why would you want to sell them to anyone and everyone to do what they want with in mostly residential areas?

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Well said Babs

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I am not sure any UK government would ban fireworks.. it might lose them votes.. they might legislate over the materials in fireworks if they are polluting.. this might lead to more research into the brightest flames with the loudest bangs and caring more about the environment..

I love going out on November 6th on a frosty morning finding debris and empty rockets.. I feel a warm glow thinking about it.. I love bonfire night

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes, letting off fireworks so early on in the year is ridiculous, yesterday my cat got so scared it ran up the Christmas tree "

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow


"Not really. But I've never had a dog that's scared of noises"

Mine would try jump through glass tables to get away from them even doped up...petrified. mums don't bother though.

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By *hisCharManMan
over a year ago

South Manchester


"Yes I think fireworks should only be for organised displays and not sold in shops, it goes on for weeks before and after November 5th round here people letting off fireworks all evening and sometimes quite late at night and terrifies my pets and again at new year "

This exactly

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Yes, letting off fireworks so early on in the year is ridiculous, yesterday my cat got so scared it ran up the Christmas tree

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Genius

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

I say stop pets buying them in the first place

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Some and I repeat some fog owners have a sense of entitlement.. They moan at fireworks yet don't give a monkeys if their dog is off the lead and scares the shit out of others..

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling


"Some and I repeat some fog owners have a sense of entitlement.. They moan at fireworks yet don't give a monkeys if their dog is off the lead and scares the shit out of others.. "

Some people do that with their kids too. Swings and round abouts.

I notice you keep coming back to the pet thing, specifically dogs, like it is the only argument against them put in place despite it being much more about just dogs. Not just dogs either all pets - except fish. Fuck fish!

Many reasons against have been given but there you are back blaming the dogs.

Though I will agree the government will be too scared to do anything through a bit of protest and loss of coin.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

What's wrong with fish.. ?

Noise travels more efficiently through water.. one fishing technique in a river is to throw a thinderflash into the river and scoop them up when they float to the top

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Some and I repeat some fog owners have a sense of entitlement.. They moan at fireworks yet don't give a monkeys if their dog is off the lead and scares the shit out of others..

Some people do that with their kids too. Swings and round abouts.

I notice you keep coming back to the pet thing, specifically dogs, like it is the only argument against them put in place despite it being much more about just dogs. Not just dogs either all pets - except fish. Fuck fish!

Many reasons against have been given but there you are back blaming the dogs.

Though I will agree the government will be too scared to do anything through a bit of protest and loss of coin. "

Not dogs.. I like dogs but some of the owners..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No I don't agree. I've had 4 dogs and none of them were the slightest bit bothered by fireworks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a sex sote not facebook ffs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think that fireworks should only be sold as part of organised displays. After seeing someone with their hair on fire after being hit by one I kind of changed my view on it. "

This.

Sadly anyone can buy fireworks without some form of license or even a common sense test.

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By *uffnmuffCouple
over a year ago

London


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"
yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think that fireworks should only be sold as part of organised displays. After seeing someone with their hair on fire after being hit by one I kind of changed my view on it. "

Yes i agree they set them off weeks before and after. not only scaring pets but the elderly also .some young people are irresponsible little shits

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Defo should only be for organised displays. Pain in the arse when people set them off late at night or days after the celebration. Just stick to the displays and that’ll do!!

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"No I don't agree. I've had 4 dogs and none of them were the slightest bit bothered by fireworks. "

You trained them well..

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By *unshine05Man
over a year ago

Sherborne

No how can I piss my neighbors off now my only means of payback for the 364 nights they keep me up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a sex sote not facebook ffs "

And?

We're still real people who talk about real things.

Believe it or not it's a great way of getting to see if you'll get on with others dependant on their views of different things.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"It's a sex sote not facebook ffs

And?

We're still real people who talk about real things.

Believe it or not it's a great way of getting to see if you'll get on with others dependant on their views of different things.

P"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a cat owner I think it's a good move, hopefully more supermarkets will follow. There's plenty of other shops that sell fireworks as it is.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley


"It's a sex sote not facebook ffs "

Who invited the fun police?

God forbid should people communicate

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"

Yes I feel fireworks should be at organised events event only.

Not just for the animals but to stop dickheads piss arting about with them.

At the end of the day fireworks are small explosives....therefore dangerous!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??

Yes I feel fireworks should be at organised events event only.

Not just for the animals but to stop dickheads piss arting about with them.

At the end of the day fireworks are small explosives....therefore dangerous! "

That hits the nail on the head.

I agree completely.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely! However more so for environmental factors. They contain plastic that's scattered everywhere. They contain carcegenic substances.

On top of that the noise that scare children and animals and all the mess left. Yes they will still be happening but at least they will be happening on a smaller scale by lots of people watching one event

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate


"It's a sex sote not facebook ffs "

Why are you here commenting then? Shouldn't you be off having sex somewhere?

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"

I absolutely do yes

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

How many cat owners let their cats out with no regard to where they shit..

Makes my blood boil mowing lawns full of catshit..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"

Yes, great call by them

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

Will have more to do with profits no pets...

End of..

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By *oneyjule65Couple
over a year ago

Halifax


"In my village, drug dealers use fireworks to let other people know they're stocked up

True story

Happens here too. "

Surely mobile phones are less obvious?

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

I agree with the decision not to sell fireworks primarily because they're dangerous and sometimes deadly, not because they scare pets.

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"

As someone who has a rescue dog with anxiety issues I can say fireworks are the worst thing to ever be invented. They should only be used at professional, organised displays. Where I live, fireworks are already starting to be let off, it's usually kids playing around. Also, me and my son were seconds away from being seriously injured by a firework as we walked down the street a few years ago.

I hate them with a passion when they're in the wrong hands

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ban them for me ... my youngest lost parts of his fingers nearly ten years ago due to a firework accident. I can still picture the mess.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Look in 200 years the Humans will die out. Let's just have fun.. fireworks bring it on..

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By *aenMan
over a year ago

Here and There

Yes. They were banned where I grew up and having seen the distress they can cause, they should be restricted to managed shows.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling


"No I don't agree. I've had 4 dogs and none of them were the slightest bit bothered by fireworks.

You trained them well.."

Its not only and always about training.

I currently have 2 dogs. One is terrified of any and all loud sudden noises.

The other, not even the slightest acknowledges that there was noise. He has had zero training to adjust to them he just doesn't give a shit at all.

My ex's dog was scared, and we eventually adjusted her to accept noises were not so bad.

My previous dog was also terrified, she was a rescue and had been abused. There was not a single amount of training that could be done to calm her or accept that fireworks were nothing to be scared of.

Some breeds of dogs have extremely sensitive hearing, very few of them can be trained to accept loud sudden noises without them going in to flee mode. Those that can are very rare and is all down to their iron will type personalities,agsin playing in to the fact that not all dogs are made of he same mental state that allows training to fix the problem.

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"I wonder if dogs frightened by fireworks is a training issue. Police horses and dogs are trained to be accustomed to road noise and angry crowds etc. Gun dogs are trained to accept loud bangs..

Why not train your dog's to accept fireworks. And a good business venture for somebody perhaps...."

As a dog trainer, that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You can not simply 'train' an already anxious dog to just be ok with loud noises. Would you suggest a veteran with PTSD triggered by loud noises just go and watch a firework display with a psychiatrist 'training' them to be ok with it?

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By *969BewitchedWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??

This popped up the other day.

I agree with the none selling fireworks to the public for many reasons. Scaring family pets is just one of them.

Scare family pets

Scare wildlife

Cause a fair bit of damage and litter

Scare people who are vulnerable, older people, veterans, people with ptsd

They are an explosive.

There have been quite a few incidents (every year in fact) of people having them put through their letter box. Recently a house was destroyed from the damage it caused.

Locally the other day there were teenagers causing chaos near a kids play area setting off fireworks and aiming them toward the play area. "

Agree with all of that!

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I wonder if dogs frightened by fireworks is a training issue. Police horses and dogs are trained to be accustomed to road noise and angry crowds etc. Gun dogs are trained to accept loud bangs..

Why not train your dog's to accept fireworks. And a good business venture for somebody perhaps....

As a dog trainer, that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You can not simply 'train' an already anxious dog to just be ok with loud noises. Would you suggest a veteran with PTSD triggered by loud noises just go and watch a firework display with a psychiatrist 'training' them to be ok with it?

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No offence but there are a dog trainers and dog trainers ..

A top one would soon sort it out and undo the work of meddling amateurs

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??

As someone who has a rescue dog with anxiety issues I can say fireworks are the worst thing to ever be invented. They should only be used at professional, organised displays. Where I live, fireworks are already starting to be let off, it's usually kids playing around. Also, me and my son were seconds away from being seriously injured by a firework as we walked down the street a few years ago.

I hate them with a passion when they're in the wrong hands"

there is MANY things in the wrong hands have a terrible affect on people's lives should we ban them too or should we educate?

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"I wonder if dogs frightened by fireworks is a training issue. Police horses and dogs are trained to be accustomed to road noise and angry crowds etc. Gun dogs are trained to accept loud bangs..

Why not train your dog's to accept fireworks. And a good business venture for somebody perhaps....

As a dog trainer, that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You can not simply 'train' an already anxious dog to just be ok with loud noises. Would you suggest a veteran with PTSD triggered by loud noises just go and watch a firework display with a psychiatrist 'training' them to be ok with it?

No offence but there are a dog trainers and dog trainers ..

A top one would soon sort it out and undo the work of meddling amateurs "

dont talk sense pal... no room for that here!

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"I wonder if dogs frightened by fireworks is a training issue. Police horses and dogs are trained to be accustomed to road noise and angry crowds etc. Gun dogs are trained to accept loud bangs..

Why not train your dog's to accept fireworks. And a good business venture for somebody perhaps....

As a dog trainer, that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You can not simply 'train' an already anxious dog to just be ok with loud noises. Would you suggest a veteran with PTSD triggered by loud noises just go and watch a firework display with a psychiatrist 'training' them to be ok with it?

No offence but there are a dog trainers and dog trainers ..

A top one would soon sort it out and undo the work of meddling amateurs "

This shows you don't know a great deal about training dogs or dog psychology. There are something's that no amount of training can solve. Period. But I'll ask my question again:

Would you suggest a veteran with PTSD triggered by loud noises just go and watch a firework display with a psychiatrist 'training' them to be ok with it?

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling


"I wonder if dogs frightened by fireworks is a training issue. Police horses and dogs are trained to be accustomed to road noise and angry crowds etc. Gun dogs are trained to accept loud bangs..

Why not train your dog's to accept fireworks. And a good business venture for somebody perhaps....

As a dog trainer, that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You can not simply 'train' an already anxious dog to just be ok with loud noises. Would you suggest a veteran with PTSD triggered by loud noises just go and watch a firework display with a psychiatrist 'training' them to be ok with it?

No offence but there are a dog trainers and dog trainers ..

A top one would soon sort it out and undo the work of meddling amateurs "

I know one very well, one of the best in the country in fact. His training and rehab for dangerous and anxious dogs is highly praised by his peers.

His own dogs have won many awards in agility, obedience, and bite work.

He has always said the adjusting of a highly fearful and anxious dog is the hardest thing to correct.

Aggression is easy to direct, deep rooted anxiousness and fear are much harder to dispel.

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"I wonder if dogs frightened by fireworks is a training issue. Police horses and dogs are trained to be accustomed to road noise and angry crowds etc. Gun dogs are trained to accept loud bangs..

Why not train your dog's to accept fireworks. And a good business venture for somebody perhaps....

As a dog trainer, that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You can not simply 'train' an already anxious dog to just be ok with loud noises. Would you suggest a veteran with PTSD triggered by loud noises just go and watch a firework display with a psychiatrist 'training' them to be ok with it?

No offence but there are a dog trainers and dog trainers ..

A top one would soon sort it out and undo the work of meddling amateurs "

Or how about an elderly person with Alzheimer's? Should they just "be ok" with it?

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her.. "

If it's the one I think you mean, no. She is an actor and you should see what actually happens when the cameras are not actually rolling.

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"I wonder if dogs frightened by fireworks is a training issue. Police horses and dogs are trained to be accustomed to road noise and angry crowds etc. Gun dogs are trained to accept loud bangs..

Why not train your dog's to accept fireworks. And a good business venture for somebody perhaps....

As a dog trainer, that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You can not simply 'train' an already anxious dog to just be ok with loud noises. Would you suggest a veteran with PTSD triggered by loud noises just go and watch a firework display with a psychiatrist 'training' them to be ok with it?

No offence but there are a dog trainers and dog trainers ..

A top one would soon sort it out and undo the work of meddling amateurs

This shows you don't know a great deal about training dogs or dog psychology. There are something's that no amount of training can solve. Period. But I'll ask my question again:

Would you suggest a veteran with PTSD triggered by loud noises just go and watch a firework display with a psychiatrist 'training' them to be ok with it? "

what about the people who live near the displays? should they be held in places with no homes within a 10mile radius? then what about cigarettes and booze? the damage they cause and the effect they have on people's lives? ban them too? close all the pubs?

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Really? Well I was fooled..

To be honest I am not sure that there is such a thing as a dog expert. There are lots of self appointed ones. I once read that all dogs were once descended from wolves. I don't know if this is true but wolves are cunning buggers

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"I wonder if dogs frightened by fireworks is a training issue. Police horses and dogs are trained to be accustomed to road noise and angry crowds etc. Gun dogs are trained to accept loud bangs..

Why not train your dog's to accept fireworks. And a good business venture for somebody perhaps....

As a dog trainer, that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You can not simply 'train' an already anxious dog to just be ok with loud noises. Would you suggest a veteran with PTSD triggered by loud noises just go and watch a firework display with a psychiatrist 'training' them to be ok with it?

No offence but there are a dog trainers and dog trainers ..

A top one would soon sort it out and undo the work of meddling amateurs

Or how about an elderly person with Alzheimer's? Should they just "be ok" with it?"

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I think her name was Barbara Woodhouse but I might be wrong

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her.. "

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's all about the money. I wonder why Sainsburys said this.

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"It's all about the money. I wonder why Sainsburys said this. "

they'll be back on the shelves in 2or3yrs no doubt.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a sex sote not facebook ffs

Why are you here commenting then? Shouldn't you be off having sex somewhere?"

I think me and you should be off having sex somewhere

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete"

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete"

So if everything we knew about dogs over five years ago is outdated then presumably you can be a dog expert in four..

I studied the wrong subjects at school ..

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

"

Canine behaviour has nothing to do with the behaviour of their ancestors - wolves. Two completely different species. In fact, "pack theory" has been debunked. There's no such thing as being the "alpha" to your dog because you're two different species

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate


"It's a sex sote not facebook ffs

Why are you here commenting then? Shouldn't you be off having sex somewhere?

I think me and you should be off having sex somewhere "

Let's

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??

but selling booze to people that can lead to domestic violence is ok? "

This is a crazy example, millions of people enjoy a drink not everyone who has a beer beats their spouse. In your world the shops couldn’t sell kitchen knives in case a mass murderer buys one.

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By * Star FilthMan
over a year ago

staplehurst

Good idea

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

Canine behaviour has nothing to do with the behaviour of their ancestors - wolves. Two completely different species. In fact, "pack theory" has been debunked. There's no such thing as being the "alpha" to your dog because you're two different species "

I knew a guy who believed that.. he treated his dog as an equal and got bitten

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??

but selling booze to people that can lead to domestic violence is ok?

This is a crazy example, millions of people enjoy a drink not everyone who has a beer beats their spouse. In your world the shops couldn’t sell kitchen knives in case a mass murderer buys one. "

and millions enjoy fireworks safely mate, millions of dogs are not bothered by them either.

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

So if everything we knew about dogs over five years ago is outdated then presumably you can be a dog expert in four..

I studied the wrong subjects at school .."

I didn't say everything we knew about dogs was outdated. I'm talking about training methods, psychological studies etc. We're learning more and more about behaviour in dogs.

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

Canine behaviour has nothing to do with the behaviour of their ancestors - wolves. Two completely different species. In fact, "pack theory" has been debunked. There's no such thing as being the "alpha" to your dog because you're two different species

I knew a guy who believed that.. he treated his dog as an equal and got bitten"

No dog bites "out of the blue" there are always warning signs, just not everyone knows what to look for...

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I met a lady who walks dogs for a living. She tried to convince me that she was a fog expert but kept tripping over the leads..

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

Canine behaviour has nothing to do with the behaviour of their ancestors - wolves. Two completely different species. In fact, "pack theory" has been debunked. There's no such thing as being the "alpha" to your dog because you're two different species

I knew a guy who believed that.. he treated his dog as an equal and got bitten

No dog bites "out of the blue" there are always warning signs, just not everyone knows what to look for..."

WOW!!! i think ill leave this forum if you honestly believe that to be even remotely true!!!

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I knew an old guy who bred dogs. He told me that inside every dog is a wolf waiting to get out..

Noone alive is a dog expert

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

Canine behaviour has nothing to do with the behaviour of their ancestors - wolves. Two completely different species. In fact, "pack theory" has been debunked. There's no such thing as being the "alpha" to your dog because you're two different species

I knew a guy who believed that.. he treated his dog as an equal and got bitten

No dog bites "out of the blue" there are always warning signs, just not everyone knows what to look for...

WOW!!! i think ill leave this forum if you honestly believe that to be even remotely true!!! "

Ok bye...

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

Canine behaviour has nothing to do with the behaviour of their ancestors - wolves. Two completely different species. In fact, "pack theory" has been debunked. There's no such thing as being the "alpha" to your dog because you're two different species

I knew a guy who believed that.. he treated his dog as an equal and got bitten

No dog bites "out of the blue" there are always warning signs, just not everyone knows what to look for..."

What are the warning signs?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"

Is that their only reason?

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

They mentioned high insurance for storing explosives on their premises

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

Canine behaviour has nothing to do with the behaviour of their ancestors - wolves. Two completely different species. In fact, "pack theory" has been debunked. There's no such thing as being the "alpha" to your dog because you're two different species

I knew a guy who believed that.. he treated his dog as an equal and got bitten

No dog bites "out of the blue" there are always warning signs, just not everyone knows what to look for...

What are the warning signs? "

Subtle use of body language - lip licking, ears pinned back, moving their head away, attempting to move away, wide eyes, panting, yawning, sometimes growling but not always, being low to the ground, tail between the legs. They're all signs that a dog is uncomfortable in their situation. If they can't use their flight reflex, they'll use their fight and they'll bite

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

They also day that it takes a lot of space and not as profitable as extra Christmas goods

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

Canine behaviour has nothing to do with the behaviour of their ancestors - wolves. Two completely different species. In fact, "pack theory" has been debunked. There's no such thing as being the "alpha" to your dog because you're two different species

I knew a guy who believed that.. he treated his dog as an equal and got bitten

No dog bites "out of the blue" there are always warning signs, just not everyone knows what to look for...

What are the warning signs?

Subtle use of body language - lip licking, ears pinned back, moving their head away, attempting to move away, wide eyes, panting, yawning, sometimes growling but not always, being low to the ground, tail between the legs. They're all signs that a dog is uncomfortable in their situation. If they can't use their flight reflex, they'll use their fight and they'll bite"

My ex wife did all of those things..

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

Canine behaviour has nothing to do with the behaviour of their ancestors - wolves. Two completely different species. In fact, "pack theory" has been debunked. There's no such thing as being the "alpha" to your dog because you're two different species

I knew a guy who believed that.. he treated his dog as an equal and got bitten

No dog bites "out of the blue" there are always warning signs, just not everyone knows what to look for...

What are the warning signs?

Subtle use of body language - lip licking, ears pinned back, moving their head away, attempting to move away, wide eyes, panting, yawning, sometimes growling but not always, being low to the ground, tail between the legs. They're all signs that a dog is uncomfortable in their situation. If they can't use their flight reflex, they'll use their fight and they'll bite"

Blimey and they learned all of this in the last four years..

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Should just be for organised events..

Sick of them 2 wks before then weeks and weeks afterwards.. Not just pets but little kids and elderly too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do you agree with Sainsburys decision to not sell Fireworks because they scare family pets??"

Yes, ban them outright except for displays.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

And displaying all of those signs the average person in the street would not suspect a bite was coming..

Hahahaha Really

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"I used to watch a lady on Sunday TV years ago and boy she could train a dog. Much to learn from her..

Years ago meaning her methods are outdated. Hell, what I learned five years ago is outdated now. There's hundreds of scientific studies on canine behaviour and training methods. What you saw years ago is now obsolete

Blimey.. thousands of years of evolution dismissed..

Canine behaviour has nothing to do with the behaviour of their ancestors - wolves. Two completely different species. In fact, "pack theory" has been debunked. There's no such thing as being the "alpha" to your dog because you're two different species

I knew a guy who believed that.. he treated his dog as an equal and got bitten

No dog bites "out of the blue" there are always warning signs, just not everyone knows what to look for...

What are the warning signs?

Subtle use of body language - lip licking, ears pinned back, moving their head away, attempting to move away, wide eyes, panting, yawning, sometimes growling but not always, being low to the ground, tail between the legs. They're all signs that a dog is uncomfortable in their situation. If they can't use their flight reflex, they'll use their fight and they'll bite

Blimey and they learned all of this in the last four years..

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I honestly thought we were having a good old, intelligent debate then and you've gone and ruined it all with sarcasm

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Oh come on..

Dog experts are all self appointed ..

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By *ackenzie-LeighWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire


"And displaying all of those signs the average person in the street would not suspect a bite was coming..

Hahahaha Really"

Where did I say they will show all those signs at once?

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