# FILE NAME: 00001926.soc # TITLE: Should it be illegal to keep certain breeds of dogs? [570e156a85c35333f9380e48f3577a72] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - There should be greater regulation of the breeding of dogs, to ensure that puppies are being bred in a responsible way and not just for profit. There should also be greater regulation of puppy farming and the transportation of puppies. In general, the group was opposed to the idea of making it illegal to keep certain breeds of dogs. However, the group did feel that it was important to ensure that all dogs were well cared for and trained, and that their owners were responsible. The group felt that there was a need for greater education for dog owners, particularly around training and the responsibilities of dog ownership. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of the breeding of dogs, to ensure that puppies were being bred in a responsible way and not just for profit. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of puppy farming and the transportation of puppies. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - The group was opposed to the idea of making it illegal to keep certain breeds of dogs. However, the group did feel that it was important to ensure that all dogs were well cared for and trained, and that their owners were responsible. There was a need for greater education of dog owners, particularly around training and the responsibilities of dog ownership. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of the breeding of dogs, to ensure that puppies were being bred in a responsible way and not just for profit. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of puppy farming and the transportation of puppies. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Worksheet 3: "No" word problem Similar to the "Yes" word problem, but we were given the role of one who is opposed to something, and had to come up with a convincing argument in favour of our opposite view, and would have to convince a group of participants to agree with us. This was the question, and my opinion: # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - The group of participants was generally opposed to the idea of making it illegal to keep certain breeds of dogs. The group did feel that it was important to ensure that all dogs were well cared for and trained, and that their owners were responsible. The group felt that there was a need for greater education for dog owners, particularly around training and the responsibilities of dog ownership. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of the breeding of dogs, to ensure that puppies were being bred in a responsible way and not just for profit. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of puppy farming and the transportation of puppies. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of the transportation of puppies. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of the transportation of puppies. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of the transportation of puppies. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of the transportation of puppies. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of the transportation of puppies. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of the transportation of puppies. The group also felt # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, the group was opposed to the idea of making it illegal to keep certain breeds of dogs. However, the group felt that it was important to ensure that all dogs were well cared for and trained, and that their owners were responsible. The group felt that there was a need for greater education for dog owners, particularly around training and the responsibilities of dog ownership. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of the breeding of dogs, to ensure that puppies were being bred in a responsible way and not just for profit. The group also felt that there was a need for greater regulation of puppy farming and the transportation of puppies. There was a feeling that better licensing of dogs and dog owners would be an appropriate way to help to keep dog owners accountable and responsible for their animals. 2: 1,4,3,2 1: 4,3,1,2 1: 3,4,1,2 1: 4,1,2,3