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A note on responsible dog ownership: There are many options for places to bring your dog in the Comox Valley. A short trip to the rural areas of the Valley offer us many options to let our dogs run free in trails, on fields or on beaches. Please keep in mind that it takes very little to revoke these leashing-optional privileges. As the population in the area grows and more people start to visit or favourite spots, more people will complain about unruly dogs. One dog that ignores his owners recall, charges a family, and knocks down a child could be enough to revoke leashing-optional privileges for everyone. Even in leashing optional areas, a family should be able to enjoy themselves without being bothered by someone else's dog. Our dogs are ALWAYS under control and we continuously test them to make sure that even in the middle of playtime on the beach, we can drop them into a "down" or recall them in an instant. Because of this control, we are continuously complemented on how well-behaved our dogs are. Knowing that we can depend on our dogs to listen, we can confidently give them the freedom to run and play without worrying that they might bother someone, disturb wildlife, or not come back. This allows the dogs to have more fun and makes the trip more relaxing for us. Furthermore, please pick up your dog's droppings WHEREVER your are. I am constantly appalled at the number of people who leave mess behind, even in the parks within the city boundaries. My intent is not to nag, but to keep the Valley's many options for dog-friendly activities open to everyone. As active advocates of responsible dog ownership, we set an example for everyone. We prove to those who dislike dogs in their space that the company of a well-behaved dog is a pleasure; and we prove to those with unruly dogs that it isn't as difficult as one might think to gain control. |
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