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hazelnut · 05-09-2007, 02:30 PM

Let me start by saying I love dogs, I've had dogs. However, there are many people out there who do not share our love of dogs. There are also many people who have a phobia concerning dogs. At a public beach/boat launch those people should not be subjected to dogs. I'm sure there are dog parks and plenty of places where dogs are welcome.

Looking at it from the perspective of health and safety it is not a good idea for dogs to be in that area. Besides It is only a matter of time before somebody sues somebody or the town for a dog bite or an owner suing when his fido is killed by a boater.

I think the solution would be a Designated Dog Swim Area. Not to lobby against opening a Boat Launch to dog swimming.

05-09-2007, 02:30 PM	#45
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Interesting Debate Let me start by saying I love dogs, I've had dogs. However, there are many people out there who do not share our love of dogs. There are also many people who have a phobia concerning dogs. At a public beach/boat launch those people should not be subjected to dogs. I'm sure there are dog parks and plenty of places where dogs are welcome. Looking at it from the perspective of health and safety it is not a good idea for dogs to be in that area. Besides It is only a matter of time before somebody sues somebody or the town for a dog bite or an owner suing when his fido is killed by a boater. I think the solution would be a Designated Dog Swim Area. Not to lobby against opening a Boat Launch to dog swimming.