Natomas Dog Owner Group
Tired Dogs = Happy Neighbors.
Why Tired Dogs = Happy Neighbors?
Dogs, like humans, are social animals. When both of us get out for regular exercise and interaction with others outside of our immediate family, we become more well-adjusted. With a lack of spaces to allow dogs and dog owners to socialize, you will have a city full of grumpy, pent-up dogs and dog owners, which are no fun to be around.
(below: retrieving a ball in the developed portion of Tanzanite Dog Park in Natomas)
MORE LEASH-FREE AMENITIES WILL RESULT IN: REDUCED BAD BEHAVIOR BY OWNERS: Dog park regulars exert peer pressure to socialize the dogs in the neighborhood.
DOG PARK CALM-ASSERTIVE LEADERSHIP:
Dog park "regulars" informally police the park and model calm, assertive leadership.
LESS DOG-RELATED NUISANCES:
When dogs are tired, they bark less, escape less and generally "act out" less.
A municipality that builds a dog park can also monitor the park for licensing.
THE CHALLENGE: Sacramento and its suburbs currently contain NO large recreational areas for owners to exercise with their off-leash dogs.
(below: NDoggers at ranch in Elverta)
Will Sacramento catch-up?
