Dog - The Bounty Hunter (Reality TV Show)

[Susan R Roesch]

Hey, Ya'll!!!

Heads up everybody! There's a new reality show on A & E and it's a reall goodie! Check your local listings and tune in to watch Dog, the Bounty Hunter.

Super-cool and dedicated to his family and his work, the Dog will win your heart and your respect. See the Dog, his wife and son bring in the bad-guys in beautiful Hawaii. Check it out...you'll be glad you did!!

[Brenda Templin]

Thanks, Susan, for the "heads up". :) Now that you mention it, I think I have seen promotions about the upcoming show, but haven't been on that channel lately. I used to never change the channel from Lifetime. Lately, I never change it from CourtTV. :rolleyes: Thanks for the reminder. :)

Brenda

[Lori Gilmore]

Thanks for the info. I'll keep an eye out for it. :)

[April Rank]

So is it a real dog or is that the bounty hunter's nickname?

[Susan R Roesch]

Like, it's his nickname, dude..... :cool:

[Gary Eads]

If being like him is the way to be a bounty hunter then I'll pass. Everyone seems to forget he broke the law, yes he got his man but at the cost of braking international laws. This is not someone to look up too.

[Michael Harris]

Gary,

You need to go back and read a little more about what Dog did in Mexico. You are selling him short.

Most bounty hunters are not like him - they are also not quite so successful.

[Michael Harris]

Susan,

I caught one episode of Dog. It is nice that his bail bond business and bounty hunting business is a familty affair. Dog works the business with his wife, son, brother, and nephew. Dog is a devoted family man. He alos exhibits a strong religious (Christian) ethic. While the family is a little on the coarse side, they seem to be decent people. They clearly know right from wrong.

I noticed that Dog does not use a gun. He has an instinct that helps him avoid problems - and a wife with a good memory.

I like Dog. He is someone to look up to. Bounty hunting is a lot about lying, which is okay in context. But then, PI work is alos about lying - alot. The only thing you cannot get (legally) by pretext is financial information.

The police are allowed to lie and to push the limits of the law (even in L&O, they break the letter of the law a dozen times an episode.

No self-righteous people need apply.

[Steve Degon]

For starters let me set things straight. I am a Fugitive Recovery agent and a member of the Fugitive Recovery Task Force, and a Private Investigator who as well does fugitive recovery work. Dog Chapman is a fool and makes all the hard working FRA(Fugitive Recovery Agents) a bad name. For one thing he is a felon himself an Ex-con and a Fugitive from the law in mexico. Everyone should write A&E and tell them to take the show off the air. People like him is why it is getting harder for good agents to keep there jobs and States are making it harder to keep working without the fear of becoming fugitives ourselfs.

[Michael Harris]

Steve,

Your profession has never had such good press.

[Steve McAtee]

Although I have never paid much attention to Dog, I have to agree with Steve.

Some people will do whatever it takes to get the job done. Yes, lying is part of the game regardless of PI / LE / SO / BEA-FRA / FBI / CIA / DEA / ATF, they all have their moments.

But since way back when the Bounty Hunter field has had a negative impact on society. I want to become a BEA-FRA and I want to do it right. Hopefully I will get an opportunity later down the line. I totally understand the dangers involved and also how rewarding the job can be when you catch a fugitive.

Justice will be SERVED!

[Susan R Roesch]

Michael...
I definately concur...when you have a dirty job to do, it doesn't get done by standing around mollifying and whining about it. :rolleyes: The Dog's history is and has been public record, but I don't think anybody who has lost assets to a bail jumper would quibble about his recovery track record. If you can't learn from everybody, I don't think success is in the cards for you. :D
I think Dog has made sweet lemonade from a big 'ol pile of sour lemons that he picked for himself, earlier in his youth. What better source to learn from than from your own mistakes. ;)
As a woman whose husband is a corrections officer in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, I can say that Dog is an example of a person who decided for himself that it is better to be on the other side of the fence, and he has carved a niche for himself and his family! You go, Dog! :cool:
As far as Mexico is concerned, I live approximately 60 miles from the border, and I can say that if you have a bail jumper headed off in that direction, you either suck up the loss or you use your resources, and unless you have a big, fat wad of disposeable cash at hand, the Federales (officially speaking) aren't gonna be a whole lot of help to ya. There's a host of things that get "overlooked" illegal or not, when the green goes south. ;) :cool: Life is not the same down here as it is for ya'll in the northern states. :rolleyes:

[Michael Harris]

Susan,

I like the way you put it. Bounty hunting is not a clean business. I do not know too many bounty hunters, and those not well. But I know the bali bondsmen they work for. Not a clean business to be in.

[Susan R Roesch]

Michael...
That's a very polite way to put it... :rolleyes: and a very big "10-4" from me! :p
See ya around the forums! ;)

[Denise Damazio]

I am going to have to watch that show tonight as I have never seen "Dog", but it definitely sounds interesting.

Have a great evening everyone,

Denise

[Londrá Graham]

I was excited when I seen the previews for the show and by reading all the post both negative and positive all I can say is...." There is nothing negative about negative press because inquiring minds want to know." I'll see it tonight for the first time.

[Denise Damazio]

I watched the show for the first time and I really enjoyed it. Dog is really a character and seems like a pretty nice guy. I guess if you have been in prison it gives one a whole new perspective on dealing with criminals.

I will continue to tune in to this one.

Denise

[Michael Harris]

Denise,

I am glad you liked the show. I like Dog - he has character and is a character.

For those who say he is an embassarament to the profession because of his past should remember that most small town police were two heartbeats from jail themselves.

Law enforcement or criminal justice is not the place for the pure and unsullied.

[Angie Falzon]

I saw the show for the first time over the weekend and I liked it. I think it's great that Dog Chapman has turned his life around, is born-again, and is a strong family man. Once he gets his bad guys he treats them with dignity. He isnt arrogant or on a power trip. AND as for Mexico they need to change their laws to work with the USA officials not against them. Mexico needs to change their communistic mentally period. The Max Factor heir ( I forgot his name) was a rapist that needed to be caught right away.

[Michael Harris]

Angie,

The scumbag heir was Andrew Luster.

I like your thoughts on Dog. He is a little coarse around the edges, but he does seem to treat the fugitives with more respect than they deserve.

[Londrá Graham]

Michael,
I concur with you fully. I think that it's his "not holier than thou" attitude that wins him over with the American public and makes you want to see DOG get his man.

[Michael Harris]

Londrá,

You are right. Dog is one of the people. But he does not treat the bad guys as badly as they deserve. The fact that Dog's business is a family thing and that he seems to be devoted to his wife and children help make him heroic.

[Lisa Roh -]

Hey, Ya'll!!!
Heads up everybody! There's a new reality show on A & E and it's a reall goodie! Check your local listings and tune in to watch Dog, the Bounty Hunter. Super-cool and dedicated to his family and his work, the Dog will win your heart and your respect. See the Dog, his wife and son bring in the bad-guys in beautiful Hawaii. Check it out...you'll be glad you did!! :cool: :cool:
I watched it, and found it to be okay. I think with all the hype, I expected it to be better.

[Maurice A Brown]

I am a Recovery Agent myself and in my opinion Dog stands taller than most bondsman in this field because it is not the Agents you need to look out for it's the bondsman. When an Agent performs a recovery he should get ten percent of the bond and it hard to do when the bondsman lowballs the Agent on how much it's worth.

[Michael A Jones]

I am a Recovery agent as well and I agree with Maurice 100%.

[Richard W. Reynolds]

I am a Recovery Agent myself and in my opinion Dog stands taller than most bondsman in this field because it is not the Agents you need to look out for it's the bondsman. When an Agent performs a recovery he should get ten percent of the bond and it hard to do when the bondsman lowballs the Agent on how much it's worth.

This a serious question as I'm a newbie and just don't know.

Can't you get the true value of the bond from the courts? I would have thought it was public record.

[Michael Harris]

Maurice,

You have expressed the nature of the bail bondsman well. It matches the bondsmen in my area - I do know a few.

[Edward Franklin]

Hello all to the fourm. I have only seen this show once. I missied last weeks show.
I have seen "Dog" intervied on documentries on cable t.v. Reguardless of soem of the opions expressed here, I can say for myself. If I were a bail skip. I do not think I would want to go againlst the "Dog". I do not think I would win.

[LoriAnn Seim]

Everybody makes mistakes, but not everybody learns from them. Instead of judging Dog on his past, he should be
commended for turning his life around and becoming someone who truly cares for others. He might treat criminals with more respect than some believe they deserve, but it's probably because he's walked a mile in their shoes. Since he's a Christian, he understands that he's here to help people, not judge or ridicule them. The reason there's a need for the PI business is because too many people don't live by the Golden Rule-treat others as you would like to be treated. I admire Dog for taking the time to counsel the people he apprehends. He sees them as individuals, not just recovered greenbacks. Not all criminals can be rehabilitated, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try.

[Greg W Hood -]

Dog is the dog, he gets the job done. End of discussion. The ones he is after are the ones who breaks the law, he bends it a little in order to bring in the bad guy.

[Richard W. Reynolds]

He might treat criminals with more respect than some believe they deserve, but it's probably because he's walked a mile in their shoes

If you treat someone, criminal or otherwise and regardless of your personal opinion of them, with respect you have lost nothing. But, you may have planted a memory in that person that will be relived as they interact with someone else. With that said, it seems that the loss is so small and the potential gain so great it becomes a no-brainer kind of question.

I have watched the show a couple of times and Chapman certainly seems to be sending a better message than most of the garbage on TV.

I've never met a perfect person. I have however met a slew of folks who think they are. I always deal with those who do by expressing my opinion that I get the impression they believe they're perfect. Then when they deny it, ask them to explain why they believe their not perfect. Most often it leaves them speechless, which IMHO is a good thing. :rolleyes:

[Michael Harris]

LoriAnn,

Well said. Everyone deserves a second chance. While there are places where mistakes cannot be tolerated, the bounty hunting business is not one of them.

Results matter - and Dog gets results.

[Gary Eads]

This guys getting more hype than the president. I don't see him as all that, but I guess for some people he's the next Dirty Harry.

[Erika Martin -]

I really did enjoy the past couple of episodes. Its nice to see how their family works together. On their show it shows that there is time business and time for family.

But there is others who like to disagree with this show because of Dogs past. I just want to say everyone gets a second chance in life and his second chance is doing good.

:cool:

[Michael Harris]

... everyone gets a second chance in life and his second chance is doing good.
Erika,

I have said many times that there are times when a mistake is unforgiveable, but this is not the case here.

Dog did some not-too-nice things in the past, but he has turned his life around (or GOD turned Dog's life around). He and his family have the bail bond business and the bounty hunting that protects the family's income. Both pieces of the business are necessary for our criminal justice system to work. Dog and family do the business the right way and no one gets hurt. I like the fact that it is a family business and that Dog is a loving father. I like little ones.

[Denise Damazio]

I think it is great that he took something negative in his life and turned it into something positive. Everyone makes mistakes and everyone deserves a second chance in life.

Denise

[Steve McAtee]

Over the last few weeks that I have been watching the DOG! I have gained the utmost respect for him. :)

YES, it is a TV series likes COPS and I am sure the episodes filmed are lesser cases - each case has it's danger in it's own. The ONE and only reason why my mind changed about the DOG is: He treats the fugitives with respect. Yes he has a job to do and they do NOT want to go back to jail but the law is the law.

Once he has them apprehended he then treats them pretty nice compared to some LE/SO's. He try's to instill some WORDS into them to hopefully make them change there ways.

Everyone (Almost everyone) deserves a second chance. He has done things in his past that were less than desirable but as for the murder wrap he was not guilty but did the 18 months or whatever - so I hear!

I hope they keep filming episodes.

Here's to you DOG! :cool: ( U Da Man! )

[Vincent Sasso]

This is a great show, it has me highly motivated to do this type of work! I am waiting for my fugitive recovery kit to come in the mail to get started. There is another bounty hunter program starting on HBO soon, too!

The DOG is da man!!!!

Vincent Sasso

[Maurice A Brown]

What kind of kit are you talking about that is coming in the mail and what is in this kit may I ask please.

[Vincent Sasso]

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[Curtis L Reynolds]

I agree. I have worked ten years as a security officers in a higher than normal level as my security company was allowed to and encouraged by the local police department. We basically have taken calls that alleviated the police work load. In fact there was a time that we used to respond to a smaller police dept calls until they had enough units out there to accomodate. When you see the things that I have seen at that level. It makes it hard to imagine some of these "hardened criminals" can be reformed, but they do. Sometimes what appears as breaking the law isn't so much so. What do you think the under cover police go through? I haven't seen the show Dog but it sounds interesting to me to watch.

[Craig Onstott--]

Right on Steve. I watched the show last night. I am an ex police officer and current PI. Professionalism is certainly a requirement in this business, and he is certainly not. He may get his man for the cameras, but how many do they not show where he loses the subject. The guy has absolutely zero officer safety skills. He's going to get himself or his son killed teaching him these unorthadox methods. And if my wife looked and talked like his..................

[Michael Harris]

Craig,

As I understand it, Dog is the bail bondsman - which means he knows something about the runner. He may not even post bail for anyone too dangerous to chase.

They also will only show the successgul or safe captures. We see only a little of what he does.

[Matt Trout]

Thanks for the heads up Ill be checking that out!
Matt

[Cheryl Gipfel -]

Hey, Ya'll!!!
Heads up everybody! There's a new reality show on A & E and it's a reall goodie! Check your local listings and tune in to watch Dog, the Bounty Hunter. Super-cool and dedicated to his family and his work, the Dog will win your heart and your respect. See the Dog, his wife and son bring in the bad-guys in beautiful Hawaii. Check it out...you'll be glad you did!! :cool: :cool:


Susan,

I had to check out Dog, The Bounty Hunter http://www.aetv.com/dogthebountyhunter/. I am looking forward to watching this. Another favorite show of mine is MONK on USA Network http://www.usanetwork.com/series/monk/.

Thanks for the heads up.

Cheryl

[Cheryl Gipfel -]

Susan,

I just wanted to add that you can go to this website; http://www.usanetwork.com/series/monk/solveit/index.html and test your sleuthing skills. Too :cool:

Cheryl

[Amalia Martinelli]

Susan,
I 100% agree with you on Dog. I myself have done everything against the law in my younger years. Now that I am more adult and have my morals back in place I want to do what is right. That's why I know I would be great at this job. I know what to look for and what not to look for. Things are so obvious to me these days, I can smell evil a mile away.
Take care Susan.
Amalia

[Susan R Roesch]

Susan,
I 100% agree with you on Dog. I myself have done everything against the law in my younger years. Now that I am more adult and have my morals back in place I want to do what is right. That's why I know I would be great at this job. I know what to look for and what not to look for. Things are so obvious to me these days, I can smell evil a mile away.
Take care Susan.
Amalia

Amelia...
Yeah, man....ain't it great...we do finally grow up!!!! Your experience parallels my own. :rolleyes: Isin't it amazing how we can do a complete 360 turn in our lives? The stuff we once thought we were SO slick at can be SO obvious to folks who have been there! :p
Take care & be safe!!! :cool:

PS Cheryl...I love Monk! Thanx for the link!!!!!!!

[Susan R Roesch]

Oops! I'm sorry, Amalia....I misspelt your name...Just curious...do folks call you 'Molly'?

[Tina M. Husted]

I agree with Susan R. Dog cleaned up his act and doing something positive. Tina

[Amalia Martinelli]

That's okay Susan.
No they don't call me Molly. People ask me that a lot. I don't really like that name, for myself. No offense to any Molly's out there. :D
Take care!

[Victoria S Kinney]

I just want to say I have read some good and bad on Dog, but give the guy a chance at least he turned his life around and who better to know how a fugutive is going to act then someone who has been there. Everyone should be treated with respect no matter how bad they are, you would want to be treated fairly if it was you.

[Eric J Kekeis*--]

I really need to see this show since everyone keeps talking about it!

[Nieya Tinsley]

Hello...

I have seen the episodes of Dog, and would like to know where I can read up on more information about him.
Thanks

[Gary Eads]

Maybe some one out there can tell me ,why this guy is being made into such a hero. I mean he caught a bad guy, the police do that every day. the way everyone is going on about the dog you would think he is a national hero, which he isn't, not even close. Just my opinion.

[W Kotz]

People, this is a TV show……I tuned in and enjoyed it. It was entertaining. If we watch close we can learn much, the good and the bad but most of all that it is a dangerous job, one slip up and your history. Also, let’s not judge anyone that has been in trouble with the law in Mexico.

[Beth Volkmar]

I agree with Wolfgang, one slip up and you're history. Dog may be an ex-con, but he has learned from his mistakes and has turned his life around. Isn't that what living is about, making mistakes and learning from them? Also, who better to catch a thief than a thief himself?

As some of us mentioned, our pasts are a little sorrid, to say the least, but doesn't that make us who we are today? And because we've "been there, done that" we can spot those who are heading down the same road we did more easily than someone who has never been on that road.

Well, that's just my opinion....

Beth :)

PS. I LOVE Monk!!! If you've never seen it, check it out!

[Cheryl Gipfel -]

Beth,

We have two things in common. First, I LOVE Monk too!!! Second, I used to live in Connecticut and LOVED living there too!!

Have you checked out the the MONK website http://www.usanetwork.com/series/monk/? You can practice your sleuthing skills. :cool:

Cheryl

[Dominic Iannucci -]

Judge not, lest ye be judged! I heard that somewhere once. Anyhow, I have managed to catch the show a few times, and thought it was quite good. Despite what his past may have been, he is helping society, making a living for his family, and he obviously quite good at it. Way to go!

[Angela Watson]

I haven't seen the show "Dog." But after reading all these posts, it has spurred my interest. I'm gonna have to check it out.

Angela

[Amalia Martinelli]

I agree with you 100% Beth!
And Monk is hilarious!!! I don't get to watch it that often, but when I can I do, and laugh my butt off!!! :D

[Melinda Mueller]

I have gotten a bit hooked on this show. I do agree he can be tough, but then once he knows he's got the crook, he tries to help them. I am a believer in second chances. I bet if you all stopped to think about it, we have all been given second chances. We sometimes take for granted the mercies we've been given when we jump the gun and point the other finger. I'm not saying let your guard down, just be willing to give folks the benifit of the doubt.

[Tracy Perez]

Hello there, I really like the show too. I think he does his job well. He is such a character too. I like his family also. He does try and help people which i think is great. People do need help , they do need second chances. If no one gives them a second chance they just go right back into the life of crime. It's easier for them to do that. Then to have ever door shut to you .

[Stacey Lawalin]

I have seen the show Dog: The Bounty Hunter. I have to agree it is interesting in its own little way. It is however a little far fetched in my opinion. The man himself is an ex-con. I don't feel like that gives him the credentials to be a celebrity and a professional bounty hunter.

[Amalia Martinelli]

Stacey,
What is wrong with someone wanting to change their lifestyle into something good? That is what he wanted to do. And it gives him a little advantage on knowing how these bad guys work.

[Michael Harris]

Stacey,
What is wrong with someone wanting to change their lifestyle into something good? That is what he wanted to do. And it gives him a little advantage on knowing how these bad guys work.
Amalia,

Well said. I had wanted to respond to Stacey, but could not express myself. Thank you.

[Angela York]

I agree with you a hundred percent, LoriAnn. So many people have forgotten the "Golden Rule". My grandmother always told me to treat folks likewise! If they are nice, you be nice. If they push you, you push them harder. Dog, is a miracle! He has proven that a felon can change his way of life. Now, I know not many felons change their lives; however, Dog did change. He isn't dependent on his parents, which his dad is deceased, and he isn't dependent on the local tax dollar either. He supports his family, he is a devoted family man, and he is a perfect team leader. I can't see how people can judge a person from their past. These folks are basically supporting the theory of the "Damaged Product". What a shame!

[David Strasser]

Susan,
I have to agree with you about mexico,as a native texan and also some one that been to mexico you hit the nail on the head,and those northern states just don't know.
As for "DOG" he is very good and i like his show.

david

[Amalia Martinelli]

Well thanks Michael!! I couldn't let that one slip by. :p

[Ms Minta Thomson]

For what its worth .....LOL

Amalia and Michael....I agree ! When one considers the level of warehousing of inmates, the over-crowded penal facilities, the over-abundance of inmates who's low-violent crimes combined with mandatory sentencing laws have managed to get their butts in prison.......

I thank the higher powers that there are people like DOG and his family out there! Is he a bit different? YES, is he becoming a celebrity? YES, are others jealous and picking at his turned-around history to try and put him down? DEFINITELY.........Does that stop him? Heck NO......he's managed to make lemon aide with the lemons he picked earlier in life...........hes a devoted father....a great business man and is getting his message out there that crime doesnt pay.........

and to be honest? I also think they are quite entertaining .......:) :p

Minta :D

[David Strasser]

so what he's an ex-con!! he is doing some thing good with his life,that's more then i can say for most ex-cons and i've known several ex-cons..
let him be,and let him do his work "he is good"..


david

[Michael Harris]

To All:

The discussion in here is great. I think that people like Dog, who can turn their lives around, should be given a chance.

If you have not noticed, Dog the bounty hunter works for Dog the bail bondsman. He has the advantage of deciding who he wants to give a bond for which minimizes his risk as a bounty hunter.

I also appreciate the fact that he does not use a gun.

[Nathan Edwards]

Isn't this the same guy that had the cajones to go across the border with a gun and all and apprehend the fugitive, Andrew Luster and was shown on TV in a Mexican jail? He's fortunate that the case had some much publicity or they would have put him under the jail for the gun offense. Carrying a gun across the border is a serious offense.

Anyway, I watched the show and it was a blast. As for his past, he has atoned for his mistakes and has turned his life around. He should be an example that there is always hope no matter who you are.

[Amalia Martinelli]

That's right David!! People should be praising him instead of knocking him!

[Robert W Norton]

I watch it all the time and love it.

[Kevin Dame]

I find it hard to prise "Dog the Bounty Hunter". His ethics are pratically non existent and he dosen't put much effort into catching the "bad guy", he's more concerned about looking tough for the camera. Treat a man like a dog and he'll bite you like one.
Why do we associate "evil" and "bad" with people who break the law but don't know any different? We ought to be trying to reform people, not coerce them into silent submission. These people are already volatile, to rough their feathers will just make the situation worse and they're ten times more likely to do it again after they get out of prison, and get a bit tougher to handle "Dog"-types.
If everybody wants a good, solid Bounty Hunter to follow in the footsteps of, try Joshua Armstrong, a New Jersey bail enforcement agent who has founded the Seekers, a firm with an 85% success rate. He knows the fundamenals of catching the misguided, to have the ideal that half the world is evil and you're good (a renegade or vigilante) is a path to your own unwinding.
Best
KD

[Robert Elliott Samuels]

I watch the show when I can, and I think it is a very entertaining show.

[Angie Luti]

I used to know someone in this field and its definitely not for the weak of heart.....there's a lot of risks involved and sometimes(a lot of times)it takes a lot of lying...cant get the job done by moping around....the recovery bsns is a very dangerous one and kinda dirty so, please anyone...which one is a completely clean one anyways?I've personally have watched the program before and find it very interesting and can call myself a big "dog" fan....i think hes not afraid to get the job done and he gets it done and I think he's someone to look up to...have respect for the man....

[Nicole Marlin]

I have personally watched many episodes of "Dog" the Bounty Hunter. I think in that line of work you have to possess a rather cold and lying behavior....I mean come on, isn't that really what all of us here may have to do to find the information we want?! I do know that this man does have a heart as he gives every one an opportunity to do the right thing.

Have a great weekend!

[John Mikolinis]

I have seen the show and though i am not anyway experianced in what he does i really dont think he gives all the people he captures the resopse he does on TV. How ever bending the truth is what he has to do to get the skip tracers. He has been in prison himself and the problem is he says he does not like guns thats why he does not use them. in fact he is a convicted felon so he can not even posess a firearm. that is what i know about it and if i am wrong i will be more than happy for someone to fill me in on the details. keep in mind this is here say and there are two sides to every story.
I guess i dont like the fact that TV is so often seen as reality. Its two differant worlds.

[John Mikolinis]

I just hope this move is going to be right for me because PI seems to be a very hard line of work to get in to.

[Kevin Dame]

Yes, John, it is difficult to get into and costly to get started (including a lisence in the state of New York of $400!) but we here can all help you. It's a difficult road to take, but the end point makes everything worth it.

[Ralston Taylor]

Hi Steve,

I've never seen the "Dog" show mainly because unlike "Cops" I didn't believe he was real. Also when you put a camera in front of someone, they will usually "perform" which implies acting to me. However, I can live him being an Ex-Con if he is for real about catching bad guys and making things right in his life.

I'm tempted to watch now since previous posts speak favorably of him? Naaaahhh!!

RT :)

[Kevin Dame]

Thank you for your point on the acting dillema. Television breeds superheroes and god-like figures based on scripts. Even reality TV on other stations is scripted. Did anyone notice how calm the first Big Brother was?

Or how the Real World was a bit more in control and down to earth at the beginning? It's because the audience dosen't want to see "real" people, they need entertainers, and reality or not, the show portrays each and every one of them in a way that will get them ratings.

Best
KD

[Elaine Gutierrez -]

Thanks Susan;

I will be looking for it. I usually watch Law & Order, CSI or SVU. I am looking forward to seeing it.

[Ralston Taylor]

Thank you for your point on the acting dillema. Television breeds superheroes and god-like figures based on scripts. Even reality TV on other stations is scripted. Did anyone notice how calm the first Big Brother was?

Or how the Real World was a bit more in control and down to earth at the beginning? It's because the audience dosen't want to see "real" people, they need entertainers, and reality or not, the show portrays each and every one of them in a way that will get them ratings.

Bravo 2. Well said. 15 minutes of fame anyone?

RT :)

[Dominic Iannucci -]

I think that the fact that we are having such a drawn out conversation about this show, achieves just what it aims to...publicity. I think it is refreshing that someone can commit a crime, pay their debt to society, and move on with their life in a positive way, instead of falling back through the revolving door that is our criminal justice system. I say good for him.

[James Kazmirski]

I watch Dog quite a bit, and enjoy watching it. Everybody needs to remember, it is indeed TV, and acting will take place. Ya can't knock the guy or judge him for his past. Everybody makes mistakes, but it's whether you learn from them and change, that makes the person. Without a doubt, he has turned himself into something much better than he was, and is an asset to society. With the dangers of being a FRA or a bailbondsman, those in the profession should be commended for taking such risks to help society. Criminals are still people; dog treats them as such.

[Jeff Belmont]

I figured I'd chime in and give my 2 cents worth here... Though I have never watched the show, I have heard a bit of how his life has changed. Speaking from my own mind anyone who can realize the errors of their previous ways, recover from and begin to do good toward humanity can be considered an excellent person in my book! Having volunteered for many years as a director for the famous Village People supported NPO I have seen youth who were on their last chance before juvie completely rehabilitate into upstanding citizens. My hat is off to all those who have realized they were on the wrong path (morally and spiritually) and have changed into using their talents and personal being for good causes, be it a human respecting bounty hunter in Dog's case or a youth guidance counselor in my colleagues case. Either way when the correct path is chosen it is a win win for everyone!!!

Regards,

Jeff

[Michael Newman]

Questions:

1) Dog and his wife also own a Bail Bonds agency.

2) Nearly all of the bail jumpers areunder $15,000 bond.

3) If they were to pay an outside bounty hunter, what is the rate? 10%??

If so, then when they bring out a whole team with two cars for a $1000 to $1500 ten percent job, that does not make much sense, unless they are trying to save hiring someone ta 10%. Right?

And I have never seen any bonds on their show over $15,000. Thattelles me they don't bail out the big guys at $50,000 and up.

Just a few questions for the pros.

[Michael Harris]

Questions:
1) Dog and his wife also own a Bail Bonds agency.
2) Nearly all of the bail jumpers areunder $15,000 bond.
3) If they were to pay an outside bounty hunter, what is the rate? 10%??
If so, then when they bring out a whole team with two cars for a $1000 to $1500 ten percent job, that does not make much sense, unless they are trying to save hiring someone at 10%. Right?
And I have never seen any bonds on their show over $15,000. That tells me they don't bail out the big guys at $50,000 and up.
Just a few questions for the pros.
Michael,

First, Dog is a Bail Bondsman (not sexist, but the leagl term in NJ where I live). The also is the Bond Recovery Agent function.

Second, the money that Dog is trying to earn, is actually money that he is trying to save. If someone has kicked in their 10% or 15% for a bond to get out of jail, the full amount of the bond (the 10-15% plus the other 85-90%) must be paid to the court by Dog - as Bail Bondsman.

Bottom line - The $1,500 dollar 'bounty' that Dog is trying to save is $15,000 out of his own pocket.

Dog could spend $14,999 on the recovery and still come out ahead.

Besides, a Bail Bondsman who cannot guarantee that his clients show up in court will not get any support from the insurance companies who supply the bond (the Surety).

[Donna Reagan]

Michael,

First, Dog is a Bail Bondsman (not sexist, but the leagl term in NJ where I live). The also is the Bond Recovery Agent function.

Second, the money that Dog is trying to earn, is actually money that he is trying to save. If someone has kicked in their 10% or 15% for a bond to get out of jail, the full amount of the bond (the 10-15% plus the other 85-90%) must be paid to the court by Dog - as Bail Bondsman.

Bottom line - The $1,500 dollar 'bounty' that Dog is trying to save is $15,000 out of his own pocket.

Dog could spend $14,999 on the recovery and still come out ahead.

Besides, a Bail Bondsman who cannot guarantee that his clients show up in court will not get any support from the insurance companies who supply the bond (the Surety).
Michael,what would a insurance company charge the bail agencies for a $15,000 bond?

And I don't follow you on Dog spending 14,999 on a $15,000 bond that is backed up by an insurance company(?)

Donna

[Michael Harris]

Donna,

You missed the point of my response entirely.

I was responding to a suggestion that Dog was spending more on recovery than he would lose on the fugitive not going back to court.

Just because the Surety is an insurance company, the money they put up has to be repaid.

The difference between bond and insurance is that the bonding agency has to be paid back for what they put out and the insurance company does not.

If the bond is $15,000, the bail bondsman (in this case, Dog) has to pay someone the $15,000.

If the bail bondsman has the cash, he pays the court and must try to collect from the fugitive. If the bail bondsman uses a surety, the surety pays the court and recovers the money from the bail bondsman. If a fugitive is not recovered in time, Dog loses the money regardless of who writes the check to the court.

So, if the bail bond is $15,000, the bail bondsman can spend up to $15,000 on recovery before he incurs the loss of the money.

Scenario 1: Dog bails Donna out on $15,000; Donna pays $1,500 to Dog and Dog guarantees the $15,000 to the court. Donna fails to show for court and Dog cannot find her. Donna is out $1,500 and Dog pays the court $15,000. Dog is in the hole for $13,500. Dog will try to get $15,000 out of Donna collateral (house, car, etc).

Scenario 2: Dog bails Donna out on $15,000; Donna pays $1,500 to Dog and Dog guarantees the $15,000 to the court. Donna fails to show for court and Dog does find her. Donna is still out the $1,500. Dog would take the $13,500 loss unless he spends money to recover her. How much can Dog spend and still not lose $15,000? Dog can spend $15,000 and break even.

Nothing is free. Anything Dog spends on recovery can be taken from Donna’s collateral.

The other aspect is image. If Dog were to fail to recover too many fugitives, the courts may not accept the bond. More likely, the surety would stop doing business with Dog. The expenditure of a large sum to ensure that his record is spotless (or almost spotless) is marketing.

[Michael Harris]

Donna,

I really do appreciate that you are trying to keep me on my toes. :)

[Steve Degon]

Donna & Michael

I guess let me explain myself better!

If the courts set bail at $15000.00, the individual in question is required in most cases is to provide the bondsman 10% ($1500.00) in most instances non-refundable. The bondsman is guaranteeing that the defendant will be in court on his/her court date.

Know if the individual doesn't show for court then the court allow the bondsman 60-90 days to recover that person and put them back in jail or possibly set another court date.

The $1500.00 is in part to pay a recovery agent to go out and bring the individual either to jail or return him to the bondsman.

Now the $1500.00 should be the recovery agents because that is 10% of the bond, not 10% of the $1500.00. Don't let the bondsman rip you out of your money, for most of them will try to intemidate you out of your money.

[Steve Degon]

Oh, this is just a short version of how the whole thing actually works. That is why it is so important to work under an experienced agent or agency and learn how the business works.

[Steve Degon]

Donna,

You explained it pretty good, and that is a pretty good run down on the business. Nothing really against bondsman, but most of them are out for themselves and they will bo anything to try to negociate on not having to pay the whole fee. We can go on for ever about this, but try to watch out for yourself with bondsman.

[Donna Reagan]

Let me try this:

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Scenario 1:

Dog bails Donna out on $15,000;

Donna does not put up any collateral except her good credit record

Donna pays $1,500 fee (no refund) to Dog and Dog guarantees the $15,000 to the court.

Dog pay bail bond insurance agency a small amount to underwrite his court bond in the event Donna skips and canit be caught or she is caught past the time the court revokes the bond.

Donna fails to show for court and Dog cannot find her.

Donna is already out $1,500 fee plus owes Dog the $15,000.

Dog either invokes the underwritten policy he arranged with the bail insurance company to pay the court, or he pays the court $15,000 out of his own pocket.

If Dog did not underwrite the bond, then Dog is in the hole for $13,500.

Dog will try to get $15,000 out of Donna collateral (house, car, etc).

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Scenario 2:

Dog bails Donna out on $15,000;

Donna does not put up any collateral except her good credit record

Donna pays $1,500 fee (no refund) to Dog and Dog guarantees the $15,000 to the court.

Donna fails to show for court

Dog does find her.

Donna is already out $1,500 fee plus owes Dog the $15,000.

Dog's underwritten policy is not invoked because Donna was recovered for the court appearance.

Dog can attempt to collect the full $15,000 from Donna through a claim action (if collectable within a few years in most states)

Or, Dog would take the $13,500 book loss unless he spends money to recover her.

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"How much can Dog spend and still not lose $15,000? Dog can spend $15,000 and break even."

I think what is missing here is the inclusion of bail bonds being underwritten to cover bail agencies.

Most bonds do not go to warrant, and bail insurance companies make money by insuring potential losses for failure to show.

Here's a very useful site:
http://www.americanbailcoalition.com/

Donna

[Steve Degon]

Donna,

I agree with you, but after so many times paying out forfeitures the insurance company will cut its loss with that particular bondsmand. I have seen it here in Idaho and Washington. I know how the system works as well as you do. One way a bondsman can help protect oneself is to write smaller bonds,but write more of them. this is how a lot of them here do it and let the other sucker take the chances.

[Ashley Mayne--]

This started as a TV show and ended up being some great discussion. I enjoyed reading the last few posts as I had no idea of what you were talking about (noting where I'm from).
Thanks for the clarity and good read everyone.

Ashley

[Lynne Knight]

to check out the news article > http://kevxml2adsl.verizon.net/_1_2RLNTO102YP8H3W__vzn.dsl/apnws/story.htm?kcfg=apart&feed=ap&sin=D8EIDPM80&qcat=entertain&passqi=&top=1&ran=9359

[Ashley Mayne--]

That's interesting Lynne. It puts the discussion about bonds and $15000 and this and that to the shisen housen. He won't have to pay for a thing, will he.

P.s Shisen Housen means something. Think about it.

[Hugh Goodwyn]

This is a good TV show that has Dog and his son.It shows the good and the bad in what he does.Every job has a it's pros and cons to it.I do love to see this show when it comes on every Tuesday at 9:00 pm.

[Steven Lofing]

Thanks Hugh, i didn't know when it came on. I watched it last year and then llst track of it. I wish i could find a mentor like him

[Hugh Goodwyn]

Thanks Steven,Dog also comes on on Wednesdays at 8:00 or 9:00 depending on your time zone on TV.

[Nathan Edwards]

Actually, I've seen him on A&E at that time on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

[Robert Kimble]

You get more bees with honey, Dog has the right idea.

[Hugh Goodwyn]

I guess that is why he is so good

[Rafael J Ramos]

This is a very cool show.

[Thomas P Hayward]

.... I would like for (MUT) to come to my door as much as I hate bounty huters, I hate this one.... :mad: :mad: :mad: .....when I was a cop..... :mad: !!
I am beginning to think that maybe some bounty hunters aren't too good, 'cause this might be the most anger I've seen expressed in a message on this forum.

[Lori Copaus]

I am just curious as to why someone here would call people names such as fat cow? I think this is very unprofessional. I understand we are talking about the wife on the show but some of us might find offense in this.
My 2 cents worth.

Lori E. Copaus
P. I. Trainee

[Robert Kimble]

I am just curious as to why someone here would call people names such as fat cow? I think this is very unprofessional. I understand we are talking about the wife on the show but some of us might find offense in this.
My 2 cents worth.

Lori E. Copaus
P. I. Trainee
Well calling names is just low brow, There are good professionals and bad professionals in all walks of life. In a profession such as ours ugliness such as this could cause failure of an interrogation or an assignment, so keeping one's cool is of utmost importance. 2 cents, hum.

[Hugh Goodwyn]

I do agree with that Robert. I have met many bad professionals in my line of work.

[Lynne Knight]

The Dog and his common-law wife, Beth finally tied the knot a couple of weeks ago. The night before their wedding, his eldest daughter was killed, I think in an auto accident. The decision was made by unanimous vote of the entire Chapman family - to carry on with the wedding. I have enclosed a link to his website. CLICK HERE >DOG'S WEBSITE (http://www.dogthebountyhunter.com)

It's a very well put together website, one of the best I've seen. There is a profile on each/all of them. Dog's story of his life and times is truly inspirational.

There is also a "contact us" link there for those who would wish to send condolences or blessings, and also a snail mail address.

[Stormy Renner]

I saw this show for the first time a few days ago and it is great! I don't know how I have missed it all this time but I'm glad I found it. :)

[Hugh Goodwyn]

The Dog and his common-law wife, Beth finally tied the knot a couple of weeks ago. The night before their wedding, his eldest daughter was killed, I think in an auto accident. The decision was made by unanimous vote of the entire Chapman family - to carry on with the wedding. I have enclosed a link to his website. CLICK HERE >DOG'S WEBSITE (http://www.dogthebountyhunter.com)

It's a very well put together website, one of the best I've seen. There is a profile on each/all of them. Dog's story of his life and times is truly inspirational.

There is also a "contact us" link there for those who would wish to send condolences or blessings, and also a snail mail address.

I looked at that website and could not find what you were saying.

[Lynne Knight]

Tragic story on vehicle accident that killed the Dog's daughter -
click here > CLICK HERE FOR NEWS ARTICLE. (http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=4931281)

[Stormy Renner]

How tragic that is. It would be so difficult to go on with a wedding with that on your mind. My heart goes out to Dog.
:(

[Hugh Goodwyn]

I would like to send my best wishes out to the Chapmen Family.

[Cheryl Mason -]

Thanks for sharing this, I really like Dog and Beth and am really saddened by this. He has shared his happiness and heart aches on the show and I feel like I know them

[Lynne Knight]

I've was told today, as their wedding will be shown on their television show, the death of his daughter will also be addressed, (not sure if it will be this season or next).

[Cheryl Mason -]

Thanks for the update Lynn, I will be sure to watch for it.