It's wonderful for grandparents to have the new baby present for the holidays, but when the family visiting also brings along a large barking dog that barks loudly in the neighbourhood on a constant basis, that is not a fair go.

Kennels are there to house this type of animal - especially when the professionals involved could more than afford the fee needed.

You cannot own a dog then give it no exercise like you park a car; especially a large animal.

Council needs to be aware that people who own a dog need to look after it. This problem could get bigger in time, and in some countries it is an offence not to exercise man's best friend.

Ron Chamberlain, Tauranga (abridged).