Let’s add science to the dog debate I have dogs and I’ve lived in Saanich for 39 years. In my opinion the difficulty with the dog debate is that almost all of the evidence is anecdotal.
Expressed opinions range from “my family is terrified to go anywhere because of dogs” and “every time I go to Mount Doug my dog gets attacked” on the one hand, to “I’ve never seen a dog chase a bird” or “I’ve never witnessed a dog scuffle” on the other.
With adequate signage, people could be warned against entering areas where dogs are allowed, and dogs could be banned from areas where nervous people would be uncomfortable. Separation has worked in other jurisdictions. There are of course a few incidents of conflict, but that is true of any regulated system. People will generally co-operate if alternatives are provided.Dogs get priority, others left to streets Re: “Saanich seeks more input on dogs in parks,” Jan. 28.
Therefore I stay away, forced to enjoy my good days on sidewalks instead of local parks and beaches like I once enjoyed.What I don’t understand is how the present situation in our parks became so imbalanced, with dog owners having priority access to virtually every park and those of us uncomfortable or unable to be near dogs relegated to city streets.Off-leash dogs in sensitive natural parks Re: “Saanich seeks more input on dogs in parks,” Jan. 28.
Murdock went on to say that Saanich’s pet strategy should also address concerns related to protecting ecosystems, preventing wildlife disturbance, “and making sure that we’re being sensitive to the potential impacts of where those dogs can exercise.” Trevor Hancock would like us to believe that using fossil fuels is bad for our health. However, I would beg to differ.
Often attributed to Voltaire, may I badly paraphrase the aphorism: “While I disagree with you, I will defend to the death your right to say it.”Something like grain through a goose I recently observed many Canada geese grazing in a sports field in Esquimalt, right next to Archie Browning Sports Centre. There were some 100 geese in the flock, grazing or sleeping.
Perhaps our “Be Kind To Geese” folk could explain how Canada geese benefit us in this case? Tell us, for example, how setting strings across the grass might deter geese from grazing.
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