I do NOT support stopping off lead dogs at Anzac park - the paths are necessary for the large contingent of elderly people who have mobility issues.
Dog Management Policy.
I originally came here to comment on the proposed changes to Anzac Park, but in taking the survey, I also discovered that there is a proposal to change virtually every park where dogs have freedom to be off-lead. This new proposal is very hostile to dogs and dog-owners. I'm shocked by the attitude to dogs in this council. Literally every place where I take my dog is being earmarked for banning off-lead walking. When did man's best friend become something to be feared and ruled into submission?
These new policies are going marginalise dogs and dog-owners to the point where there is no place for them to go. Small fenced in areas are not adequate solutions. This will affect people's mental health, possibly force some people to give up their dog, or at least stop them having dogs in the future. There is no need for the raft of changes being proposed. I am shocked at how cruel these proposals are, and the level of paranoia and brutality being directed towards dogs and their owners. We must not allow these changes to go ahead. It is unacceptable and is denying our freedoms as citizens, ratepayers and members of the Clarence community.
Contributions to this consultation are now closed for evaluation and review.
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I absolutely agree with Andrew. Dog ownership is up (particularly during this post pandemic era) and to restrict opportunities for dogs to run free and be dogs (while responsible owners put them on lead where children are playing or others are walking) is completely unreasonable. The Clarence Council (despite apparently having 10,000 registered dogs on their books - bringing in money) seem to want to lock them all up. This will create frustrated dogs (and owners), resulting in problem barking and more negative interactions with other people. Let dogs be dogs and have nice walks, and free run, with their family. Walking your dog is good for physical and mental heath and should be encouraged by the Council.