As owners of licensed dogs in the City of Vancouver, we represent a PAYING user-group for this park space. Just as other paying users (such as sports groups) have a right to expect well maintained facilities which suit their needs, so do we have a right to reasonable input into how our shared facilities are developed and managed. There are plenty of alternatives to a fenced gladiator arena style dog park. Thanks.

Small enclosed spaces for dogs lead to more problems. If a dog is feeling threatened, there isn't enough space for them to wander away from the dog(s) that they are uncomfortable with. As humans, we certainly don't like or get along with everyone we meet and are not expected to play together in a small room. In order to avoid dog fights and defuse high energy situations, there needs to be the space to do so! Dogs also need to run around and have a place to cool down in the summer. People want dogs to be well-behaved so they can be in public, they need to be exercised and have play opportunities to behave thusly. This park is essential to ensuring happy, well-behaved dogs!

Let's build community, not seclude it's members! We are all in this together and we all need green space, dog owners and non-dog owners! We need the space we have for our dogs and MUCH MORE! What a great community is found at Trout Lake amongst dog owners, including socialization and exercise: All keys to a healthier and happier city!

The off-leash area is heavily used and important to many area residents. Control of dogs by their owners is for the most part excellent. To fence in the dog area seems an unnecessary expenditure and eyesore.

that end of the park is perfect the way it is and is heavily used at all times by dogs and their families. this proposal to shrink the area and enclose it is ridiculous and ill-informed

I will be very disappointed if the off-leash area at Trout Lake is reduced. He is the happiest when he can be off leash and enjoy play time with other dogs. Enclosed spaces are constricting and do not allow dogs to enjoy a run or a walk. I believe reducing the off-leash area will not only discourage healthy play and exercise for our dogs, yet it will also discourage a sense of community.

I utilize the dog off-leash areas in Vancouver every day particularly, the Trout Lake area. Whenever I go there are between 10 to 20 dogs and their owners utilizing it also. The current space is a very good size to allow all of us to move around the area safely, choosing where to stop and throw the ball, depending on the temperament, size and activity of the dogs. My mother, who comes with me, walks my sister's dog who is shy and yet protective. So giving him a little space to run for his ball and swim works perfectly. This park is a part of our daily life. The huge reduction in size would affect our lives dramatically and negatively. I don't believe that many in the area would begrudge us the use of this area, particularly when there are areas around the park for the various activities, such as children's playgrounds, soccer and baseball fields, picnicking and walking paths.

I'm trying to sign but it seems to be getting hung up and not getting added to the signatures.