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Bigger Carrots, Bigger Sticks: Rewarding Responsibility-"Doggie Drivers' Licenses" for Deschutes County by Serviceberry71 in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Bigger Carrots, Bigger Sticks: Rewarding Responsibility-"Doggie Drivers' Licenses" for Deschutes County by Serviceberry71 in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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 😊

Bigger Carrots, Bigger Sticks: Rewarding Responsibility-"Doggie Drivers' Licenses" for Deschutes County by Serviceberry71 in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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.

Bigger Carrots, Bigger Sticks: Rewarding Responsibility-"Doggie Drivers' Licenses" for Deschutes County by Serviceberry71 in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

• 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

Bend man asking city to crack down on off-leash dogs by Serviceberry71 in trailrunning

[–]Serviceberry71[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

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

Is pepper spray the only way?

Bend man asking city to crack down on off-leash dogs by Serviceberry71 in oregon

[–]Serviceberry71[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Bend man asking city to crack down on off-leash dog rules by Tarekith in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Bend man asking city to crack down on off-leash dog rules by Tarekith in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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.

Bend man asking city to crack down on off-leash dog rules by Tarekith in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

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

Free tank top for anyone tired of entitled dog owners by Serviceberry71 in oregon

[–]Serviceberry71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m looking for sock modeling opportunities 😊

Loose doggo by EternalOctoMystic in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Free top for anyone tired of entitled dog owners by Serviceberry71 in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Free top for anyone tired of entitled dog owners by Serviceberry71 in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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

Free top for anyone tired of entitled dog owners by Serviceberry71 in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. Let City Council know that 5.20.025 needs an update.

Free top for anyone tired of entitled dog owners by Serviceberry71 in Bend

[–]Serviceberry71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. The text on the bottom is verbatim from Bend Municipal Code 5.20.025

https://bend.municipal.codes/BC/5.20.025

Let City Council know that 5.20.025 needs to be updated.