What to do if you are told your dog’s breed is illegal

If you are reading this blog, you probably already know that “pit bull” bans are illegal in Texas and Oklahoma. However, I am surprised by the number of people I meet who don’t know this, and have even been intimidated into giving up their dogs. At the last ADBA Convention, Hank Greenwood said something [...]

Tethering Laws: Irving, Austin, Fort Worth TX

Texoma Bully Breed Outreach is not acting for or against tethering bans.  However, we need to ensure that people are aware of the laws and stay safe.

Most importantly:  If you or someone you know lives in a city where a tethering ban has been passed, please understand that they are not going to be [...]

Tethering Laws in Texas

A law in Texas came into effect Sept. 1, 2007. It prohibits pet owners from using pinch or choke collars (these should never be used anyway unless a dog is being walked on a leash) or tying up their dogs outside:
- Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Within 500 feet of a school.
- When the [...]