The City of Sydney recently proposed to add another 29 off leash parks in Sydney’s inner west.
Insightfully, the council is proposing to conduct off-leash community education programs in partnership with the addition, valuing community education as highly as law enforcement in developing responsible off leash protocol.
The plans include free dog obedience training for senior and low income earners and education programs that teach locals and pet owners on the best ways to interact with their dogs.
“The City’s focus will be on education and incentives, with Rangers promoting responsible ownership that keeps parks clean, safe and healthy for the entire community,” said the City’s CEO Monica Barone to Sydney Media
"Where there are incidents of irresponsible dog ownership, such as not picking up dog waste or failing to keep dogs under control, the City will consider enforcement action as a last resort."
According to “The Glebe” the proposal had been roundly accepted by Glebe residents, whose foreshore will be redefined as an off-leash area if the proposal goes ahead.
“Most of the dogs around here are pretty well-trained … so there will be no problem there," said Justin Demovic, who takes his dog, Mia, for a walk once or twice a day. "
The plan is open for public comment until February 1, 2008 by which time the council will have prepared a report detailing the feedback. At the time of writing, 250 submissions have been received, with an equal split of for and against running straight down the middle.
It’s an astute move on the councils part; not only are they recognising the very real benefits of pet ownership in the community, but they are also creating communication channels for sensible off-leash park management.
It seems that they’ve recognised that a community will only benefit from the use of off-leash parks when dogs and their owners abide by standardised, off- leash etiquette.
Next week come back to find out the “10 Top Tips on Off –Leash etiquette”.
Insightfully, the council is proposing to conduct off-leash community education programs in partnership with the addition, valuing community education as highly as law enforcement in developing responsible off leash protocol.
The plans include free dog obedience training for senior and low income earners and education programs that teach locals and pet owners on the best ways to interact with their dogs.
“The City’s focus will be on education and incentives, with Rangers promoting responsible ownership that keeps parks clean, safe and healthy for the entire community,” said the City’s CEO Monica Barone to Sydney Media
"Where there are incidents of irresponsible dog ownership, such as not picking up dog waste or failing to keep dogs under control, the City will consider enforcement action as a last resort."
According to “The Glebe” the proposal had been roundly accepted by Glebe residents, whose foreshore will be redefined as an off-leash area if the proposal goes ahead.
“Most of the dogs around here are pretty well-trained … so there will be no problem there," said Justin Demovic, who takes his dog, Mia, for a walk once or twice a day. "
The plan is open for public comment until February 1, 2008 by which time the council will have prepared a report detailing the feedback. At the time of writing, 250 submissions have been received, with an equal split of for and against running straight down the middle.
It’s an astute move on the councils part; not only are they recognising the very real benefits of pet ownership in the community, but they are also creating communication channels for sensible off-leash park management.
It seems that they’ve recognised that a community will only benefit from the use of off-leash parks when dogs and their owners abide by standardised, off- leash etiquette.
Next week come back to find out the “10 Top Tips on Off –Leash etiquette”.
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