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 Posted: Jul 26, 2007 - 06:05 PM
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| Cuzsis wrote: | Of course the first and easiest option by legislatures is going to be to ban something. Saves them from actually having to think of a solution. 
Assuming for the moment that these particular city parks don't have massive goose problems (like all the other city parks nationwide). And that it isn't the dog *behavior* that is causing problems (ie: harassing other park residents, not listening to their handlers etc...) Instead of banning dogs running off leash, why not make an "off leash" dog park next to it?
Our big city park has that. You still have to scoop the poop, but the dogs get to run around and have a great time, and the rest of the park is "on leash". Everybody wins!  |
But what happened if dogs start fighting?
We were walking our dog ( a westie) the other day and he was on the leash. A Staffordshire terrier came along. he had a small muzzle but wasn't on a leash and after weeing on my husband's trousers leg 
he suddenly without even a growl jumped on our dog and tried to bite his neck. Thankfully he couldn't because of the muzzle but my husband had to pull him off as his ownwer wasn't stong enough. She apologised and all was well , just a bit of a scare.
So if dogs have a run around park area, owners will have to make sure their dog isn't aggressive. |
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Posted: Jul 27, 2007 - 07:26 AM
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| Claudia wrote: | | Cuzsis wrote: | Of course the first and easiest option by legislatures is going to be to ban something. Saves them from actually having to think of a solution.
Assuming for the moment that these particular city parks don't have massive goose problems (like all the other city parks nationwide). And that it isn't the dog *behavior* that is causing problems (ie: harassing other park residents, not listening to their handlers etc...) Instead of banning dogs running off leash, why not make an "off leash" dog park next to it?
Our big city park has that. You still have to scoop the poop, but the dogs get to run around and have a great time, and the rest of the park is "on leash". Everybody wins! |
But what happened if dogs start fighting?
We were walking our dog ( a westie) the other day and he was on the leash. A Staffordshire terrier came along. he had a small muzzle but wasn't on a leash and after weeing on my husband's trousers leg
he suddenly without even a growl jumped on our dog and tried to bite his neck. Thankfully he couldn't because of the muzzle but my husband had to pull him off as his ownwer wasn't stong enough. She apologised and all was well , just a bit of a scare.
So if dogs have a run around park area, owners will have to make sure their dog isn't aggressive. |
Of course. That is standard for any "doggy play date" whether you are outside, with friends, or taking him to a kennel/hotel thingy. All of the dogs must be socialized and not aggressive in the traditional sense. If you see bad elements there, leave and come back another day. Just like you would if you saw bullies at a playground you wanted to take your children to.
And a word of caution. If you see a Staffordshire terrier (that is a Pit Bull!) come along, no leash, with a muzzle on the mouth. Leave.
There is only one reason why a dog, that was bred to fight other dogs, would walk around with a muzzle on. 
Very glad the muzzle held and your dog was not hurt!!!  |
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