More dog parks = fewer dog barks

Okay, so I don’t have any research to back up that claim but burning energy is as good for dogs’ temperaments as it is for people’s, and the best place to tire out your mutt is the dog park.  Unfortunately, Kits only has one dog park for the whole pooch-loving ‘hood.  The parks board is currently evaluating the off leash park situation as it stands now.  As I understand it, their decisions could take us in either direction, ie: it’s important that responsible dog owners state their case to protect what what we’ve got and potentially extend our privileges.  If you’d like to increase the hours and locations of dog parks throughout the city, please email dogtaskforce@vancouver.ca and let the task force know how important the off leash areas are to urban canines and their owners!