Post by sd on Apr 26, 2011 12:18:11 GMT -5
Hi there - sorry, I am not a dog owner (although my family did have a dog for 16 years when I was growing up), but I appreciate this association which is promoting responsible dog ownership.
I have just recently moved to the area (from a very dog-friendly neighbourhood in Toronto)and have been horrified to see the amounts of dog poo everywhere, on sidewalks, lawns and in parks where my kids play. Congrats on getting an off-leash park, as I know you are trying to curb this problem in Stouffville. My question is, where are the signs that encourage people to pick up after their dogs, as well as not letting their dogs off-leash in restricted areas? This seems strange to me, as in parks in the city there are always signs that make the by-laws very clear. I don't think we should let irresponsible dog owners have a leg to stand on when it comes to flagrant disregard of these laws, as it is not fair to those of you who are great dog owners.
I have just recently moved to the area (from a very dog-friendly neighbourhood in Toronto)and have been horrified to see the amounts of dog poo everywhere, on sidewalks, lawns and in parks where my kids play. Congrats on getting an off-leash park, as I know you are trying to curb this problem in Stouffville. My question is, where are the signs that encourage people to pick up after their dogs, as well as not letting their dogs off-leash in restricted areas? This seems strange to me, as in parks in the city there are always signs that make the by-laws very clear. I don't think we should let irresponsible dog owners have a leg to stand on when it comes to flagrant disregard of these laws, as it is not fair to those of you who are great dog owners.