http://pmhclistening.com.au/comment/index BangTheTable.com - Providing the community and government with a new way to engage in public policy debate http://pmhclistening.com.au/topic/fenced-exercise-facilites dimac7 said "Bah Humbug !!!! to some people dogs are important to their well-being. You might not liek dogs, you might not see dogs as important .......... but many people do" 2010-06-28 19:35:16 +1000 http://pmhclistening.com.au/topic/fenced-exercise-facilites TamaraC said "This is not important to me as an issue. Just having a place to go will be fine - where ever it is. " 2010-07-28 13:40:32 +1000 http://pmhclistening.com.au/topic/creating-a-positive-experience TamaraC said "Large areas for dogs to run and socialise are important. Some areas with trees and other 'things to sniff'. Some of the large parks in sydney are amazingly pleasant and it is the combination of people enjoying the landscape and the dogs enjoying it too. Dogs enjoy landscapes that are a bit complex - I know my dog gets bored on Lighthouse beach as there are not enough things to sniff/play with etc" 2010-07-28 13:33:13 +1000 http://pmhclistening.com.au/topic/priorities responsible citizen said "Of course it is. It is natural and good for the dog and also its owner. The more you limit what people and animals can do, the more you cossetted and tied down we become. How hard can it be in the large area like that encompassed by Council to have significant areas, including beaches, where animals can fit in with everyone and everything else that legitimately wants to use the area? There are too many people who refuse to allow those with whom they don't share an interest from pursuing a legitimate activity. " 2010-07-27 16:34:35 +1000 http://pmhclistening.com.au/topic/creating-a-positive-experience hollymolly said "I think dog owner should supply their own dog bags as responsible owners and pick up any mess left by their dog. It would be great if rangers could ensure that aggressive dogs are removed from the venue. " 2010-07-26 21:48:48 +1000 http://pmhclistening.com.au/topic/fenced-exercise-facilites hollymolly said "This is a great idea. My daughter lives in Sydney and often takes her dogs to the doggy cafe at Habberfield. It is a lovely meeting place for dog owners.Hastings area, dog owners, often meet at the Lighthouse Beach surf club for a cuppa because dogs are welcome. Could the park include a venue to buy refreshments for the dog owners? My daughters and I have 12 pomeranians in total so we would use the park very often as weather permits. Big dogs in the same area would be a hazard to our pooches." 2010-07-26 21:35:33 +1000 http://pmhclistening.com.au/topic/priorities kiwigil said "Without a doubt, the most important thing for myself and my dog is to let him run free without his leash!! Being the owner of a "much larger than average" canine requires plenty of exercise just to keep him less lively when at home! Our daily walks at Nobby's keep us both socialised and regularly exercised. Due to my dog's large size and personality, I appreciate that he can come across as an intimidating creature, but most who know him, know that he is just a large sook at heart, who just loves to play and run and swim with all his doggy mates at the beach. This is the one time of day when he can really let loose and have a good time. We are lucky to live close enough to get to the beach most days, although, an alternative leash free area for our winter outings would be most welcomed - he doesn't mind the cold and dark as much as me, but I cannot be neglectful of his daily exercise! (and, like many others, we always clean up after ourselves and have spare bags for those that "forget"). Please keep our leash free areas and more would be much appreciated!" 2010-07-23 22:38:19 +1000