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May 11, 2022 Minutes Continued- Mr. Bell Citizen Comment Materials <br />Countering Objections to Dog Parks <br />The Humane Society of the United States: <br />Resistance may come from non -dog owners, dog park neighbors, or council <br />members, and it is always important to listen to any objections. If they are well <br />founded, solutions can be sought, and if they are based on misinformation, calm <br />discussions can educate. <br />What about dog fights? <br />Most dogs are not aggressive when outside their own territory. Since dogs with a <br />history of dangerous behavior are not permitted in the dog park, and owners are <br />present to remove their dog at the first sign of dangerous behavior, fighting will be <br />minimized. A National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) study showed no <br />incidents of dog fights in dog parks resulting in libel suits. <br />What about dangerous behavior toward people? <br />The same NRPA study showed no incidents involving dogs attacking humans. Most <br />states have "dog bite statutes" that make the dog owner legally liable for any injury or <br />damage that their dog cause, and waivers may be inserted in city ordinances that <br />make the owner take fiill responsibility for their dog's actions in the dog park. The <br />implied consent waiver should be posted in conspicuous locations in the dog park. <br />Won't it be noisy? <br />A dog park should provide a buffer zone between the park and the nearest neighbors <br />in order to cut down on noise and odors. Since barking is not common when dogs <br />play and posted dog park rules require pet owners be present, barking can be <br />controlled. <br />dog feces? <br />t <br />ir'i <br />• THE HUMANE SOCIUY <br />OF THE UN!TFG STATES <br />cdabrsmq A *mh fanhantinB C^+ettY <br />