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Olympian Editorial "Area needs an off-leash park"

Submitted by Jeff Brigham on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 8:03am.

A recent posting asked questions on off-leash areas for dog's in the local area. Lo and behold, look what's in today's editorial section of the Olympian newspaper. The editorial is here.

From the Our Views section of the Olympian.
Area needs an off-leash park
It’s time to create an off-leash dog park in South Sound.
Dog parks — or bark parks — are popular attractions across the country. They provide an area for canines to run and fetch, jump and play, without the confines of a leash. South Sound residents must travel to Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood to let their dogs run free.
That’s not right.

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Garfield Field

Submitted by Logarithm on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 9:28am.

The field next to Garfield Elementary is commonly used as an off-leash park in the evening hours.

OSD "fallow land"...

Submitted by chad360 on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 11:07am.

...on Boulevard, across bridge, there is an open field that folks use, as well as Pioneer Park (I'm always stepping in dog poo there, so it must be popular).

As a dog owner who has a

Submitted by oldtimeydave on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 12:43pm.

As a dog owner who has a pretty small dog who can be particularly good "off leash" I am all for a dog park, "off leash" dog areas however don't release people from being a responsible dog owners. Not all dogs belong in dog parks as any respnsible dog owner who has a dog aggressive pet could own up to.

I agree Dave,

Submitted by Rob Richards on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 2:15pm.

Dog parks are very important for dogs because they are social animals and need to interact with other dogs. Some dogs that haven't lived with other dogs shouldn't be taken to an off leash park, they should be eased into situations with other dogs.

Same Here

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 2:17pm.

not to mention other dogs scare my little 7 month old shih tzu silly. I'd also worry about irresponsible pet owners who don't vaccinate their dogs. I wouldn't want my puppy exposed to anything.

But I'm not against an off leash park for those who want it. I just won't be utilizing it!

"A point of view is only a view from a point..." ~ Unknown

Off leash parks are a great idea

Submitted by Guglielmo on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 2:22pm.

And my experience in those parks convinces me that they are safe places to take your dog. The park in Lakewood even provides a seperate section for small dogs.

I've been to a dog park in

Submitted by oldtimeydave on Mon, 03/03/2008 - 9:56am.

I've been to a dog park in Edmonds with my little guy. That was a great dog park. They fenced off a decent size area of some waterfront and beach and added double gates so dogs can't run out as easily if someone was entering or leaving. Edmonds also provides clean up bags (which most do) and they also provide a water area and a number of play toys like tennis balls, "Chuck Its" and whatnot.

Dave White - "Old Timey Dave"
Oldtime Design & Beverage Blog

I have taken Ham to the

Submitted by OlyDowntowner on Mon, 03/03/2008 - 3:54pm.

I have taken Ham to the Steilacoom park and it is awesome! They have it separated into different zones for big dogs and small dogs. It would be so cool to have something like that in Oly.

As a small dog owner that is

Submitted by oldtimeydave on Wed, 03/05/2008 - 9:48am.

As a small dog owner that is a cool option that zoning thing is...

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