No Dogs at Boat Launch

[LilacHill]

Originally Posted by RLW

Just a suggestion. Why not go over to the boat ramp at Downings and let them swim from there?

The 2 big German Shepherds that the owner seems to have that are there off lead a LOT is enough deterrant for me.

[hazelnut]

Originally Posted by LilacHill

The 2 big German Shepherds that the owner seems to have that are there off lead a LOT is enough deterrant for me.

I am sure it wasn't your intention to do so but you just solidified the opposing viewpoint. If you are deterred from going to that boat ramp at downings due to dogs on the loose, how do you think non dog lovers feel about your dogs and anyone else's dog at a boat ramp?

Just a thought.

[LilacHill]

Originally Posted by hazelnut

I am sure it wasn't your intention to do so but you just solidified the opposing viewpoint. If you are deterred from going to that boat ramp at downings due to dogs on the loose, how do you think non dog lovers feel about your dogs and anyone else's dog at a boat ramp?

Just a thought.

Downings is private property so his dogs can be off lead on his private propert if he so wishes. Alton has a leash law doesn't it? Dogs must bo on lead at all times unless in control of the owner such as voice or ecollar. Since the only one of my dogs ever off lead for maybe 10 minutes at a time and not within the past year actually, is Cuddles, I am obeying all leash laws.

Comparing Downings to the public boat ramp is apples and oranges.