Bend Park and Recreation is beginning their Dogs in Parks Awareness campaign to make the parks more secure for you and your furry buddies.
“Spring is coming and it tends to be a really busy time in parks and trails. We are going to take the opportunity over the next couple weeks to really remind community members about the importance of keeping their dogs on a leash,” Communications and neighborhood relations supervisor for BPRD Julie Brown said.
The district is punishing dog park guidelines this spring due to the occurrence of reports of released dogs. Brown says BPRD hopes it will inform dog owners through favorable support, however there are prospective repercussions for those who don’t follow the guidelines.
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“There is a possibility of getting a citation from the police department. We’ll also have the possibility of excluding an individual from being able to come to any of our park properties for 30 days or even longer,” Brown said.
Brown says there will likewise be more of an existence of social work officers in the parks and on the tracks, ensuring dogs are leashed. Those who follow the guidelines might potentially be rewarded.
“We want to be able to hand out some dog treats or maybe some giveaway items as a thank you for dog owners who are doing the right thing and leashing their furry friends,” Brown said.
BPRD will be sharing info about dogs in parks each week throughout the spring, consisting of:
- Rules for dogs in parks
- Enforcement directs, consisting of administering tickets in parks
- Reasons why it’s important to leash your dogs
- Locations of off-leash locations
- Dog owner rules ideas