Comments on: Potential City Ban on Dogs in Parks http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2009/06/11/potential-city-ban-on-dogs-in-parks/ The voice of Clarksville, Tennessee Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:33:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: DrTjMpR http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2009/06/11/potential-city-ban-on-dogs-in-parks/comment-page-1/#comment-11695 DrTjMpR Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:46:54 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/?p=21156#comment-11695 Scott, I'm not sure I want to eat strawberries from your garden. All animal droppings are not the same, especially dog and cat. The second you can start selling dog manure... give me a call. Check out the below link behind dog droppings as manure. http://www.extension.umn.edu/projects/ya… Furthermore, grass is for kids to play on... which is great for health reasons (preventing childhood obesity and diabetes), both of which are epidemics in the US... especially the South. I'm not FOR banning dogs from the parks. I AM for dog bag dispensers within residences (apartment complexes and the likes) that accept pets as well as the local park areas. I found this and it is a little dated but I was surprised someone said it makes great fertilizer. Anyway, I was looking for city ordinances due to dogs because I literally just got dog poo all over my mtn. bike tires... some of which flipped up onto my bike seat and then on my hand because I rode my bike on the grass in my neighborhood. I'm almost 29... think about if this happened to a little boy or girl... mortified to ride their bike again because dog poo all over them. Just sayin'. "The health hazards associated with cat and dog manure are greater than the potential benefit from its fertilizer value. Cat and dog manure should be disposed of by flushing down the toilet, burying deep in the soil (six inches or more) or by placement in tight plastic bags for garbage collection. " Scott, I’m not sure I want to eat strawberries from your garden. All animal droppings are not the same, especially dog and cat. The second you can start selling dog manure… give me a call.

Check out the below link behind dog droppings as manure.

http://www.extension.umn.edu/projects/ya…

Furthermore, grass is for kids to play on… which is great for health reasons (preventing childhood obesity and diabetes), both of which are epidemics in the US… especially the South.

I’m not FOR banning dogs from the parks. I AM for dog bag dispensers within residences (apartment complexes and the likes) that accept pets as well as the local park areas.

I found this and it is a little dated but I was surprised someone said it makes great fertilizer. Anyway, I was looking for city ordinances due to dogs because I literally just got dog poo all over my mtn. bike tires… some of which flipped up onto my bike seat and then on my hand because I rode my bike on the grass in my neighborhood. I’m almost 29… think about if this happened to a little boy or girl… mortified to ride their bike again because dog poo all over them. Just sayin’.

“The health hazards associated with cat and dog manure are greater than the potential benefit from its fertilizer value. Cat and dog manure should be disposed of by flushing down the toilet, burying deep in the soil (six inches or more) or by placement in tight plastic bags for garbage collection. “

]]> By: Sandy Britt http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2009/06/11/potential-city-ban-on-dogs-in-parks/comment-page-1/#comment-11120 Sandy Britt Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:01:18 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/?p=21156#comment-11120 It's only a "problem" for a select few who are trying to make it a "big problem" in order to pass the ordinance under our noses. And that's the real problem. It’s only a “problem” for a select few who are trying to make it a “big problem” in order to pass the ordinance under our noses. And that’s the real problem.

]]> By: Scott Beasley http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2009/06/11/potential-city-ban-on-dogs-in-parks/comment-page-1/#comment-11109 Scott Beasley Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:43:04 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/?p=21156#comment-11109 Speaking as a person who has dogs, their deposits make great fertilizer. I can't imagine it being that big of a problem. Speaking as a person who has dogs, their deposits make great fertilizer. I can’t imagine it being that big of a problem.

]]> By: Sandy Britt http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2009/06/11/potential-city-ban-on-dogs-in-parks/comment-page-1/#comment-11104 Sandy Britt Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:23:56 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/?p=21156#comment-11104 The fact is, dog waste is NOT a problem. Yes, you'll see a deposit here or there on occasion, but as a regular walker there, I can tell you that this is nothing but an excuse. I've also learned that Parks & Rec actually HAS dog waste receptacles, but they are in storage. I don't know if they've ever been used (I've never seen them ever)but if they have been, why were they removed? If they were never used, why not? The bottom line is that the City Council should not gtive up their sworn duty to Parks and Rec. No one elected the officials there and they should not be able to make such sweeping edicts. Dogs are prohibited at the RiverWalk during special events and at other parks because they are sports parks. And that's how it should be: a case by case basis decided by those we elected. To cede that power is to allow decisions to be made by the unelected based on what is best and easiest for them, not on what is best for the citizens. This ordiance was rushed in, by who or what I don't yet know. It wasn't on the agenda for the executive session May 28 as new business. From what I understand it wasn't discussed yet by the Parks and Rec Committee. So what was it brought up for a vote? Parks use signs, fines and waste receptacles. Grounds keepers keep the grounds. That's what other cities do and that is what Clarksville must do. For the council to do any less would be to shirk their duty. I have faith they will do the right thing. Most all of them talked with me about this and my hope is they will see the light. The fact is, dog waste is NOT a problem. Yes, you’ll see a deposit here or there on occasion, but as a regular walker there, I can tell you that this is nothing but an excuse.

I’ve also learned that Parks & Rec actually HAS dog waste receptacles, but they are in storage. I don’t know if they’ve ever been used (I’ve never seen them ever)but if they have been, why were they removed? If they were never used, why not?

The bottom line is that the City Council should not gtive up their sworn duty to Parks and Rec. No one elected the officials there and they should not be able to make such sweeping edicts. Dogs are prohibited at the RiverWalk during special events and at other parks because they are sports parks. And that’s how it should be: a case by case basis decided by those we elected. To cede that power is to allow decisions to be made by the unelected based on what is best and easiest for them, not on what is best for the citizens.

This ordiance was rushed in, by who or what I don’t yet know. It wasn’t on the agenda for the executive session May 28 as new business. From what I understand it wasn’t discussed yet by the Parks and Rec Committee. So what was it brought up for a vote?

Parks use signs, fines and waste receptacles. Grounds keepers keep the grounds. That’s what other cities do and that is what Clarksville must do. For the council to do any less would be to shirk their duty. I have faith they will do the right thing. Most all of them talked with me about this and my hope is they will see the light.

]]> By: Bill Larson http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2009/06/11/potential-city-ban-on-dogs-in-parks/comment-page-1/#comment-11101 Bill Larson Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:32:10 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/?p=21156#comment-11101 The Meeting has been put off till June 25th. Most likely to let the heat they are currently feeling fade. The Meeting has been put off till June 25th. Most likely to let the heat they are currently feeling fade.

]]> By: Scott Beasley http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2009/06/11/potential-city-ban-on-dogs-in-parks/comment-page-1/#comment-11097 Scott Beasley Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:54:22 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/?p=21156#comment-11097 I can see how some people get upset if they step in or sit down for a picnic in dog droppings, which is how this ordinance began in the first place. I can also see how people should be able to walk their dogs in a park their tax dollars go to support. This is bordering on the whole pet license idea, whereby taxing responsible owners will somehow solve problems created by the irresponsible ones. There's a really simple solution. Fine the people who's dogs are leaving the mess the maximum amount prescribed by law. Additionally, have them serve the maximum amount of community service upon conviction cleaning up after dogs at the dog pound. There's no need for a full time police officer to patrol the areas, just about everyone has a camera in their phone these days. Take a snapshot and claim your reward. I can see how some people get upset if they step in or sit down for a picnic in dog droppings, which is how this ordinance began in the first place. I can also see how people should be able to walk their dogs in a park their tax dollars go to support. This is bordering on the whole pet license idea, whereby taxing responsible owners will somehow solve problems created by the irresponsible ones. There’s a really simple solution. Fine the people who’s dogs are leaving the mess the maximum amount prescribed by law. Additionally, have them serve the maximum amount of community service upon conviction cleaning up after dogs at the dog pound. There’s no need for a full time police officer to patrol the areas, just about everyone has a camera in their phone these days. Take a snapshot and claim your reward.

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