we won and the forest service decided to keep the trails open for our dogs just like theyve always been. im so stoked that we stood our ground and kept these spaces free for our pups. lets keep enjoying the trails but keep being responsible so we dont give them …
August 19, 2014
Maintain Status Quo - Dog Owners Against Proposed Leashing on Hiking Trails by USFS
Final supporters
Our dogs have safely enjoyed hiking with us on these trails without the need to be leashed.
With the exception of the dog parks in the Colorado Springs area, there will be few hiking trails where our dogs can enjoy the freedom and safety of hiking with us, which they currently have.
Please help keep the status quo. Sign our petition to stop the implementation of this new requirement.
The actual proposal:
"Institute a Forest Order banning dogs, people and livestock from entering or being in Bear Creek. Institute a Forest Order requiring that dog be on leash within the Bear Creek basin on NFS land. Continue requirement for dogs to be on leash on City and CSU property."
If you hike on National Forest Service Trails 622A, 665, 666, 667, 668, 701, 720, 720A, & 380 you are hiking trails that are on USFS and/or CSU lands. You and your dogs will be adversely affected by this proposal.
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Reached 100 supporters
August 8, 2014
55 Comments
Within the structured environment of the city, having dogs leashed is important, but it's not natural on a mountain trail environment. It causes dogs to act defensively as other dogs approach.
I live in an apartment with my dogs. Hiking in the Cheyenne Canyon keeps us all happy; it is a treat for them to have the freedom to run around and be a normal dog, and seeing them so happy encourages me to get out more with them and be active. A leash requirement would discourage me from hiking at all.
The dogs aren't causing any problems in 99% of cases. I don't want a vocal minority to restrict the majority of good dogs, dog owners and dog lovers.
As a compromise to this situation, I would be willing to participate in a Tag Program like the one in Boulder. Thank you for helping to keep our well behaved dogs happy! (as well as their owners!)
please keep this area leash free. my 3 dogs would appreciate. For us weekend hikers who love hiking with our well behaved 4 legged friends. it's so much nicer for them and for us to let them run their ya-ya's out. most if not all owners on these trails are always courteous when approaching other hikers, bikers, and other dogs.
Please leave open one of the few areas dogs are allowed off leash. Punish irresponsible owners, not everyone.
leashes on trails? thats messed up.
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we won and the forest service decided to keep the trails open for our dogs just like theyve always been. im so stoked that we stood our ground and kept these spaces free for our pups. lets keep enjoying the trails but keep being responsible so we dont give them …
August 19, 2014
Maintain Status Quo - Dog Owners Against Proposed Leashing on Hiking Trails by USFS
Final supporters
Our dogs have safely enjoyed hiking with us on these trails without the need to be leashed.
With the exception of the dog parks in the Colorado Springs area, there will be few hiking trails where our dogs can enjoy the freedom and safety of hiking with us, which they currently have.
Please help keep the status quo. Sign our petition to stop the implementation of this new requirement.
The actual proposal:
"Institute a Forest Order banning dogs, people and livestock from entering or being in Bear Creek. Institute a Forest Order requiring that dog be on leash within the Bear Creek basin on NFS land. Continue requirement for dogs to be on leash on City and CSU property."
If you hike on National Forest Service Trails 622A, 665, 666, 667, 668, 701, 720, 720A, & 380 you are hiking trails that are on USFS and/or CSU lands. You and your dogs will be adversely affected by this proposal.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
August 8, 2014
55 Comments
Please no leash requirement for our dogs as they have so much fun running free. It's hard for me to walk as I need to use walking sticks for balance and hard to have two dogs on leashes. In all the time I've been hiking I have not seen wildlife. Thank you.
Within the structured environment of the city, having dogs leashed is important, but it's not natural on a mountain trail environment. It causes dogs to act defensively as other dogs approach.
I live in an apartment with my dogs. Hiking in the Cheyenne Canyon keeps us all happy; it is a treat for them to have the freedom to run around and be a normal dog, and seeing them so happy encourages me to get out more with them and be active. A leash requirement would discourage me from hiking at all.
The dogs aren't causing any problems in 99% of cases. I don't want a vocal minority to restrict the majority of good dogs, dog owners and dog lovers.
As a compromise to this situation, I would be willing to participate in a Tag Program like the one in Boulder. Thank you for helping to keep our well behaved dogs happy! (as well as their owners!)
please keep this area leash free. my 3 dogs would appreciate. For us weekend hikers who love hiking with our well behaved 4 legged friends. it's so much nicer for them and for us to let them run their ya-ya's out. most if not all owners on these trails are always courteous when approaching other hikers, bikers, and other dogs.
Please leave open one of the few areas dogs are allowed off leash. Punish irresponsible owners, not everyone.
leashes on trails? thats messed up.
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Please no leash requirement for our dogs as they have so much fun running free. It's hard for me to walk as I need to use walking sticks for balance and hard to have two dogs on leashes. In all the time I've been hiking I have not seen wildlife. Thank you.