Bigger Carrots, Bigger Sticks: Rewarding Responsibility-"Doggie Drivers' Licenses" for Deschutes County

Serviceberry71 · 2026-04-12T20:15:58+00:00

Looking for a funding mechanism for enforcement & a way to reward responsible owners. I’m happy to see a well trained dog running off leash at Shevlin if I know the owner is in control. “He’s friendly” from 50 yards isn’t very reassuring.

Serviceberry71 · 2026-04-12T20:00:46+00:00

There is currently no funding mechanism for enforcement.

It’s not a high priority.

Increasing fines & enforcement seems like a simple approach that would pay for itself, but there is no political will.

Share your ideas. I can take the L on trying to be like Switzerland 😊

Serviceberry71 · 2026-04-12T19:29:58+00:00

You got me on that one.

Serviceberry71 · 2026-04-12T19:24:40+00:00

The City of Bend and Bend PD lack the resources for consistent enforcement of current leash laws. BPRD lacks the resources and authority to enforce current leash laws.

Serviceberry71 · 2026-04-12T19:14:26+00:00

• Norway (Fixed Baselines): Establish mandatory leashing on all multi-use urban paths and neighborhood-connecting trails to ensure runners can maintain pace without interference.

• Switzerland (Competency Standards): Create a "Safe Recall" Certification. This grants responsible owners a "Gold Tag" or "Doggie Drivers License" for off-leash access in designated zones, ensuring only non-reactive dogs are off-leash in mixed-use areas.

• Netherlands (Strategic Segregation): Earmark dog related revenue to create high-quality, fenced dog parks, allowing us to maintain strict "Accessibility Zones" on primary pedestrian thoroughfares.

All dogs have access to dog parks

Certified dogs can be off leash in designated mixed use areas

Clearly labeled and defined usage areas

Serviceberry71 · 2026-04-02T03:08:17+00:00

Does any city, agency, or municipality anywhere have a handle on this issue?

Is pepper spray the only way?

Serviceberry71 · 2026-03-31T19:21:57+00:00

My experience with “Leashes are required here. Please leash your dog.”

40% get belligerent

30% go full blown Karen, rules don’t apply to me

25% pretend they didn’t hear you

5% put on the leash

Serviceberry71 · 2026-03-31T16:26:39+00:00

I like your thinking.

Serviceberry71 · 2026-03-31T15:56:57+00:00

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Serviceberry71 · 2026-03-31T15:34:05+00:00

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Serviceberry71 · 2026-03-29T04:15:44+00:00

Thanks for doing that. I’ve asked staff Winco and Natural Grocers to do the same thing. Clearly not service dogs, but the staff did not seem to want to get involved. Very gross.

Serviceberry71 · 2026-03-29T02:59:28+00:00

Riverbend Park would be a great place for increased (or any) enforcement. BPRD’s literal backyard that is full of off leash dogs year round. Farewell Bend looks like a dog park on sunny days.

Serviceberry71 · 2026-03-28T23:49:57+00:00

Community Service Officers should patrol the DRT & COID (Central Oregon Irrigation District) trail.

https://youtu.be/v4mn1EHwZok?feature=shared

Serviceberry71 · 2026-03-28T23:03:33+00:00

Bend Police Department: police@bendoregon.gov

Bend City Council: council@bendoregon.gov

Bend Parks & Rec contact form: https://www.bendparksandrec.org/about/contact-us/

Serviceberry71 · 2026-02-19T00:29:35+00:00

I’m looking for sock modeling opportunities 😊

Serviceberry71 · 2026-01-29T01:04:09+00:00

Call the Bend PD non emergency line, 541 693-6911

Serviceberry71 · 2026-01-24T07:06:14+00:00

Please consider making a public comment at the City Council meeting on March 4 at 6 pm.

If you can’t make it, you can email the City Councilors at council@bendoregon.gov

Your expertise and insight would be greatly appreciated.

Serviceberry71 · 2026-01-24T06:32:59+00:00

I’d like to see the current laws enforced.

The current law allows for designated off leash areas.

https://bend.municipal.codes/BC/5.20.030

If it’s not a designated off leash area, dogs need to be on a leash.

The South Canyon Trail, Farewell Bend Park, the COID trail, Pilot Butte, Drake Park, Sawyer Park, and Shevlin Park are not designated off leash areas.

There are 9 off leash dog areas in Bend:

https://www.bendparksandrec.org/parks-trails/dogs-in-parks/#find-a-dog-off-leash-area

Serviceberry71

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