‘I just would like a peaceful walk!’ Says Trinidad Resident

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Even tho I live less than 5 minutes from the beach I rarely go. I would really like to spend time, walking slowly, looking for shells, breathing the mineral rich air…BUT….I DON’T FEEL SAFE! I am 74 years old, got a few aches & pains & weaknesses… A while back an older woman was knocked down by a loose dog on the beach and sustained a broken hip (I believe); a short while later a big black dog jumped on me twice, with the owners way down the beach, couldn’t even hear me yelling to them to get their dog; then a month later a “well trained” dog rushed me to grab a large stick in my hands…the owner told me to “give her the stick”!; AND now a dog and owner were attacked by a pack of poodles with an owner who uses “bite control” but doesn’t even know what he is biting! (He bit the dog owner, not his dog). It’s like a giant dog park, with no control. I propose that the beaches only allow dogs ON a leash, as voice control is ineffective. I would really like to go to the beach & not have to feel like I might have to beat off a dog….or should I carry a pistol? I just would like a peaceful walk!                                                                                                                                 From Deborah Kallish

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Thatguyinarcata
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Thatguyinarcata
1 year ago

Most beaches are leash only aren’t they? Not that anyone abides by the rules, but I’m under the impression that there’s a section of Samoa, the wave slope at clam, and moonstone where you can have off leash dogs.

I Love Dogs
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I Love Dogs
1 year ago

Deborah – I am truly sorry you can’t enjoy beach walks in peace at your age. In my experience, lot of dog owners are oblivious to the physical danger, their friendly dogs pose to the elderly & small children.

My wish is for people to be more aware of the impact that their dogs’s behavior could have on others.

Most dogs always bring a smile to my face. Dogs that jump on me & dogs that try to leak my face not so much.

Just Sayin
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Just Sayin
1 year ago
Reply to  I Love Dogs

So a majority of dogs are fine, but a few. So much like most other leftists delusions this person wants everyone to suffer because they feel slighted……. she also probably still believes biden is competent to be president…..

Nick
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Nick
1 year ago
Reply to  Just Sayin

Seek some help. Please.
Seriously.

Vern
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Vern
1 year ago

Well said Deborah.My sentiments exactly. Perhaps an “alternate day” set up? No dogs at all on even number days, dogs allowed on odd number days? I do not think dog owners would ever abide by a leash law on the beach . . . but it would be a great joy to go to a beach and not contend with out-of-control dogs and owners.

Permanently on Monitoring
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Permanently on Monitoring
1 year ago
Reply to  Vern

Practically the first thing that happened when I moved to Garberville, is a loose dog attacked my wife’s leashed dog…

There should be a warning label on the Bridge where the “Humboldt County” sign is posted…

And please, don’t shoot anyone’s dog, as it may result in your own death.

People in Humboldt are not reasonable, and some of them are on drugs.

Just Sayin
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Just Sayin
1 year ago
Reply to  Vern

Tell me you don’t go to the beach without telling me you don’t go to the beach……

Clarify Please
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Clarify Please
1 year ago

Aren’t leashes required at Trinidad State Beach and all state park beaches that allow dogs? I’ve always assumed leashes are required except at Clam Beach (county). If so, the laws already exist. Perhaps it’s time for junior rangers to patrol the beach and give citations.

Frank
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Frank
1 year ago
Reply to  Clarify Please

Leashes are required yes but not much enforcement.
Most beaches in California don’t even allow dogs but it would be nice to have a no dog beach so you don’t have to worry like this lady or wonder if you’ve just stepped or sat in poo.

Al L Ivesmatr
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Al L Ivesmatr
1 year ago

Too bad for your peaceful walk, you are not gonna get one during the daylight hours. I suggest going to the beach between midnight and 5 am, there is your peaceful walk time. All you oldies are up then anyway, having gone to bed at 6 pm the night before (sundowner syndrome, see Joe Biden for example) after eating the Denny’s early bird dinner at 1 pm. But remember to carry your red rider bb gun, a rabid fox or Night hawk might attack you. Jeebus, society is not ruled by the lowest common denominator of the person who complains the most or is too feeble to keep up (paging Biden, Joe?) On a similar note, old humans should be banned from driving cars on any public roads as they are an extreme danger to other drivers and pedestrians. They are the cause of a huge number of accidents. They can use their rascal scooter, tricycle, the bus, or kids to haul their old butts around town. Reality sucks!!!!!!!!

I like stars
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I like stars
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

Should society be ruled by the self-centered assholes who can’t even be bothered to refrain from actions that create unsafe conditions for others?

Larry Jetski
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Larry Jetski
1 year ago
Reply to  I like stars

Dogs and humans co-evolved over tens of thousands of years. They’d lurk around camp, in trade for scraps, they’d bark when a roving tribe of strangers rustled the brush. Fast forward. Now we live in dense enclaves, supported by elaborate systems and structures that eliminate discomfort and risk. Now we leave our armoured huts to “relax” in nature. Back when the beaches were a buffet for sea lions, grizzlies, wolves, and mountain lions, a pack of poodles might have been a welcome presence.
I don’t know…there’s a certain expectation that one’s behavior towards say a bear or mountain lion affects the outcome in an interaction. We don’t always get it with domestic dogs. They should behave like puppies on a calendar right? Perhaps a majority of dog owners shouldn’t have them, but people need to know that our reactions trigger certain behaviors too. We have to live the way things are, not keep beating our heads against what should be. You had a stick? A dog grabbed it? Wack the freaking dog! Let go and get another stick! Do some people attract dogs attention with subtle freak outs? My mom is 76 and walks a grumpy fat Chihuahua every day, off leash (as a scofflaw) on popular dog trails…encountering pitbulls, even poodles!(clutch the pearls!) She has never experienced what you describe.
I have an acquaintance who insisted on picking out the biggest pitbull in a litter of puppies. The dog is sweet, but never let off leash or out of a small yard, even in a private rural setting. He goes batshit crazy if he can escape, & knows the routine: owner starts screaming and freaking, it becomes a game of keep away! At least If the poor guy ever got to go to the beach, he’d stay away from any people lest they try and leash him!

Aaaa
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Aaaa
1 year ago
Reply to  I like stars

👍

Permanently on Monitoring
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Permanently on Monitoring
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

Goodness… That’s it, it’s OK to hate Senior Citizens…

Remember, I don’t drive safely because I’m old,
I am old because I drive safely…

You really made my day, and I hope your Mother doesn’t see your comment…

We apologize for the fact that the Boomers will be around another 30 years or so…

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Larry Jetski
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Larry Jetski
1 year ago

Well, and as a follow up…my mom is a terrible driver. It’s a thing we’re trying to deal with. It’s hard to get things done without a car, and driving is a big part of independence and freedom in our society. She races up to a red light, expecting to have 100%brakes, then sits there for five to ten seconds after the light turns green. She doesn’t so much regulate the car, but let’s it go as fast as it will go despite the surrounding conditions. She operates on faith somebody wearing dark cloths won’t be using all those new pedestrian friendly crosswalks. I suggest, go easy on the pedals to save fuel, and brakes, point out she doesn’t have any reason to hurry, going slower give her more time to make these decisions that leave her flustered, point out getting in a wreck will take longer to get home, leave her stranded, or injured, and kill or injure another person! But…ya know..teach an old dog new tricks…
Might be time to pull the coil wire!

Permanently on Monitoring
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Permanently on Monitoring
1 year ago
Reply to  Larry Jetski

We took away Mom’s car when she was 87, and she complained about it until she had to go to the SNF…

Being old sucks, but you can pry my keys from my cold dead hand…

Frank
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Frank
1 year ago

What’s an SNF?

Bob
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Bob
1 year ago
Reply to  Frank

Skilled Nurse(ing) Facility

onrust88
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onrust88
1 year ago

Never apologize for living your own life. I am a boomer and I have been fighting for change for 70 years now. I also have a chip on my shoulder. If you don’t like it, fuck off. Usually a dog will go away with the first shot of ammonia from a squirt gun or the noise of the snub-nose thirty eight as it goes off. The several inches of flame is also intimidating. Their owners are usually smart enough to go away too. Carry pepper spray or a stun gun, they are good deterrents. 99% of the dogs I have met are friendly, the one per cent began their training and survived the first lesson. Most of the dogs I see on beaches everywhere are not on leashes. Change the laws. Unleashed animals should become food animals. Many people thing dog is pretty good.

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Permanently on Monitoring
1 year ago
Reply to  onrust88

Guns are noisy and hard to control.

I prefer a 10mm to a .38, but the responsibility of carrying is great, and somebody might misunderstand your warning shot and subsequently shoot you…

Seems dangerous, either way…

Most dogs are chicken-shit, and they will back off if challenged, but loose dogs in packs deserve to be taken away from an irresponsible owner, especially if he has disabilities or an NPO.

I think the owner of the attacked dog should sue the idiot with the poodles, and even a bad lawyer would win this case.

In my 1911 I trust
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In my 1911 I trust
1 year ago

I prefer a 1911 myself, but if the distance to close is under 20ft and the pistol is holstered, hand-to-hand is more effective, most effective of all though, up to an even greater distance to close, 30-40ft, my dog is the go to if the pistol is holstered.

Choose wisely, you think you’re quick-draw McGraw then try to pull that steel but you won’t have any hands to protect your face. At close distance a well-trained dog is more dangerous and effective than a gun or a knife.

Aaaa
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Aaaa
1 year ago

Nice post, thanks. Though stereotyping any group based on one thing, can be a slippery slope, the fact is that those under 25 need to pay extra to rent a car whereas those over 25 do not.

Older drivers are statistically better than younger drivers.

And that’s a fact.

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moviedad
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moviedad
1 year ago

“Boomerz'” rule!
Just not very well.

Show some class
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Show some class
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

Wow! Really hope you are just attempting to be sarcastic. If so, you are failing miserably. If not, so sad you hate people so much. Feeble old people don’t belong on the beach? I’m 70, go to bed at midnight and up at 7:00 am. Was up tearing a roof off a building two months ago. I had a dog attack me because the owner would not accept that her baby was vicious. Luckily I spun and knocked the dog’s head aside and stopped it from attacking. You know what angered me? Knowing that I was now carrying a crowbar to that job and would kill the dog if it came at me again. I love animals, it’s stupid people I can’t stand.

Show some class
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Show some class
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

Correction, it’s self-involved, irresponsible people that I can’t stand.

Clarify Please
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Clarify Please
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

Beaches are closed sunset to sunrise. Your comment reminds me of all the college kids in the 1960’s who said “Never Trust Anyone Over 30”. Haha. They’re all the boomers you hate living the good life.

elvis costanza
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elvis costanza
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

wow. Really nasty and ugly ageism, dude.

Non-Native
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Non-Native
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

You seem like such a caring, giving person.

Jay
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Jay
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

Al L Ivesmatr I am used to your asinine judgey remarks but this one may take the cake.

Aaaa
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Aaaa
1 year ago
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👍

Nanci Witt
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Nanci Witt
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

Just wait till you get old and remember the statement you just made. Do you think you are immune to getting old? Good luck with that.

AnonD
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Anon
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

One day ( if youre lucky), u will have worked 50 years, raised kids, maybe buried a spouse, helped raise grandkids, served your country, paid taxes, and ur tired ,so 5:00 pm dinner sounds pretty ok. You might find urself disposable like our country deems anyone over 70. (unless ur like ,Jack Nicholson) Maybe you will want to walk on the beach in peace, cuz their ain’t alot of places left , till ur family parks u in a shithole like the Granada.
Give Thanks. Try and show some respect and gratitude, bc 30,40 years goes by in the blink of an eye.

moviedad
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moviedad
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

Biggest ‘click-bait,’ ever!
Hm……gonna pass.

willow creeker
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1 year ago

Don’t LA Humboldt, please.

Buzz
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Buzz
1 year ago
Reply to  willow creeker

EXACTLY!

Permanently on Monitoring
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Permanently on Monitoring
1 year ago
Reply to  willow creeker

Or, do like the Big Island, and post ugly hand-lettered signs everywhere warning people not to do things…

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jimimmellbc
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jimimmellbc
1 year ago

It is very difficult to train a dog to voice command. It appears most people think that yelling repeatedly and dog not responding is voice command. it is not. People need to be more realistic about that. I have a different problem, my dog is voice trained, however he does not respond well to loose dogs approaching him/me. So the neglectful dog owners have created a situation where as a responsible dog owner I cannot go to the beach at all with my dog..Dogs deserve to be trained so they can enjoy their lives. Most people do not have the time or interest to truly train their dog. Just my opinion. Also humans have rights to be secure anytime anywhere any age etc. Older people deserve our respect.

Andrea
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Andrea
1 year ago

I love taking my dog to the beach to run. She doesn’t compeletely recall so I avoid it if there is anyone else on the beach. I’m always nervous to take her. But she loves it so much and there aren’t many places where she can run. I propose, rather than leash laws, we have one beach that is completely dog friendly. A beach where it is known that dogs will be off the leash, like a dog park. I would go to that beach in a heartbeat and I would leave my fur babies home otherwise.

Lynn H
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Lynn H
1 year ago
Reply to  Andrea

They have one in mendocino county but the rule is any dog with any fear or agressive behavior MUST be on a leash and others MUST be able to prevent their own dog from going up to that dog. So, because you do not have control over your dog I won’t tell you where it is.
It’s worth it to spend the time training for excellent recall. It might save you dog’s life.

laura cooskey
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laura cooskey
1 year ago
Reply to  Andrea

Great idea, Andrea, but maybe the other way around– most beaches for free dogs and people, one that’s dog-free. Or, okay, maybe about half and half.
Seems like torture to bring a dog to the beach on a leash. I can’t see the point of it; it’s cruel.
PS Deborah Kallish, what about pepper spray? The main drawback of it, i’ve heard, is that an assailant can take it from you and turn it on you, and also, that it’s not good to use in an enclosed space because you’ll end up with it in your face, yourself. But using it on a dog at the beach, it seems, would be quite effective. Dog owners might even feel so bad for their pet that they’d get serious about establishing their voice authority, and then would be able to call off their dog and avoid another episode.

JustWantToHearTheEndOfTheStory
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JustWantToHearTheEndOfTheStory
1 year ago

I gave up taking walks on the beach, for that matter, on the Hammond trail, due to dogs and their irresponsible owners. Dogs are just being dogs, the humans are responsible for the animal’s behavior. But they refuse to address that…

Buzz
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Buzz
1 year ago

Throughout my years of experiences on North Coast beaches, the overwhelming majority of off-leash dogs and handlers are friendly and generally respectful.

Vet
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Vet
1 year ago

The current law requires dogs be under CONTROL of the owner. That means if you call your dog, it must come to you immediately. If it does not you are in violation of the law. More people need to demand enforcement, or a change in the law to require leashes in any public area.

Joanne McGarry
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Joanne McGarry
1 year ago

I was a National Park Ranger briefly at Muir Woods and the San Francisco Presidio in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) where such federal park lands have no off leash areas. Yet at places like Ocean Beach, Crissy Field and Muir Beach, dog walkers would historically run their dogs off leash, even in signed areas like Land’s End on the cliff paths. When I was working for the GGNRA to get dog owners to understand the reason for leash laws in these protected federal areas, I consulted with Jean Donaldson, the animal behavior specialist at The San Francisco SPCA where I had worked previously for 16 years. She explained that different dogs want to do different things when taken outdoors. Many dogs are content to stay on leash by their person’s side on a walk. Other dogs are content to be leashed and just sniff and explore with their nose and mark their territories. Some dogs want to retrieve a ball or stick and bring it back to their person. Other dogs want to socialize and play with other dogs and get strenuous exercise. The beach is not the best place for such mixed use purposes. Our communities really need to develop safe and secure off leash dog areas close to homes so that a dog person can readily open their front door with their dog on leash and walk to a nearby off leash dog park. If we can have designated baseball and soccer fields, tennis, basketball and futsal courts, and children’s playgrounds, why cannot recreational departments add designated neighborhood off leash dog parks? Let’s keep the ocean shoreline as a safe, calm place for people to stroll along (except on those days when there are sneaker waves.) If you have a dog you want to let off leash for exercise or socialization, advocate for safe off leash dog parks in your community. If you want to go to the beach with your dog, please keep the dogs on leash.

Al L Ivesmatr
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Al L Ivesmatr
1 year ago
Reply to  Joanne McGarry

Nah. All the dogs I see running around during early morning surf sessions are waiting for their owner on the beach. All the ones I have seen are sitting there for up to a couple hours staring at the waves snd surfers. They approach every neoprene wearing seal happily thinking it is their owner, until it actually is. And then pure joy. The funny thing is, every single dog walker ((in the thousands I have seen now) on the beach also has their dogs off leash, running all over. Playing, running, wrestling, swimming, getting wet, rolling in dead birds and the rotting blubber of dead seals, and all the rest. And they all get along without your help. I have never witnessed a dog fight in 40 years on the beach and I am there all the time. The last thing we need is more laws put forth by raging bitter grannies from Santa Barbara, dipshit progressive liberal democrat power hungry freaks, or any other lowest common denominator human desiring more power over others. They complain while living in a wide open county with wide open space for all, so go find your own personal dog space. As for dog parks, Cmon man, dog parks in a rural country county with thousands of acres of wild lands are for lonely progressives desperate for a date. Best of luck with that.

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Joanne McGarry
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Joanne McGarry
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

What do you do when you go to the beach? Do you have a dog? Do you care about the other living creatures and the plant life? If you have a dog, do you carry a leash and pick up after your animal? You don’t have to agree with me but your snarkyness doesn’t make your comment as effective as it could be.

In my 1911 I trust
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In my 1911 I trust
1 year ago
Reply to  Joanne McGarry

The beach is for animals to run. Humans own the world. Make some room.

Joanne McGarry
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Joanne McGarry
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

You sound like Kevin Hoover. Is it really you?

Mr. BearD
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Mr. Bear
1 year ago
Reply to  Al L Ivesmatr

I have never witnessed a dog fight in 40 years on the beach and I am there all the time”
Amazing. I’ve seen dozens in my life including my dogs being attacked at least a handful of times.

I want to live in your world

In my 1911 I trust
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In my 1911 I trust
1 year ago
Reply to  Mr. Bear

Dogs require a lot of responsibility. I own a very large dog that is considered an aggressive breed. My dog has never been in a fight. Dogs feed off the energy of their owners, when they feel insecurity they become more aggressive. Dogs are predators. All dogs are predators. Even the floofy Bichon Frise is a predator. If you are slightly nervous, neurotic, or insecure, you shouldn’t own a predator and think it will actually listen to you! The beautiful thing about dogs is that it will probably instinctively try to protect and take care of their owner.

Insecure dog owners make dogs feel like they need to protect their owner. A protective dog usually appears to be an aggressive dog. If you are incapable of making your dog feel like it is protected and taken care of, you probably shouldn’t own a dog.

Guest
Guest
Guest
1 year ago

People who have “large” dogs “considered an aggressive breed” have them in the first place to protect them. What other reason would such dogs even be owned? The owner is insecure and wants protection. According to your idea, people who want such a dog shouldn’t own them? Doesn’t make sense.

notheone
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notheone
1 year ago

I love the stock photo of that little poodle viciously, grabbing that ball. 😂

notheone
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notheone
1 year ago
Reply to  notheone

I am sorry for the woman and dog that got hurt.

Giant Squirrel
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Giant Squirrel
1 year ago

I understood there was leash law at all public beaches, even all the BLM south jetty

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Bozo
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Bozo
1 year ago
Reply to  Giant Squirrel

Leash law in some places is due to the ‘Snowy Plover’ breeding season. Authorities don’t want dogs chasing the plover’s away from their nests. Pretty sure it’s that way out on the South Spit.

Giant Squirrel
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Giant Squirrel
1 year ago
Reply to  Bozo

Thx, probably plover makes sense

Lynn H
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Lynn H
1 year ago

Voice control absolutely works. It’s just that most people don’t have voice control over their dogs.

It’s not that difficult to attain with a good trainer or even you tube videos. It does take time, repetition and being as absolutely consistent as one can possibly be. It may save your dog’s life someday and it certainly makes everyone else’s’ life easier.

It makes more sense to enforce the laws we already have rather than enact ever more limiting laws that no one bothers to adhere to.

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Lynn H
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Lynn H
1 year ago

That’s a truely awesome vicious poodle stock photo Kym..

Notheone
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Notheone
1 year ago
Reply to  Lynn H

Right? Lol

Steve
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Steve
1 year ago

This is definitely one of the dumbest articles redbelt put up. I lived here 40 years and go to the beach all the time. Never seen a proplem. Wonder what beach there talking about? Definitely not calm beach or moonstone. Sounds like this person had one bad event and heard some storys and made up there own conclusion. If this person really wanted to go they would buy a dog whisle or even a tennis ball. Can’t believe this made redbelt.

Latrine Bateau Puant
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Latrine Bateau Puant
1 year ago
Reply to  Steve

Def didn’t happen on Calm Beach.

Pat
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Pat
1 year ago

A calm beach would be lovely …

Mr. BearD
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Mr. Bear
1 year ago
Reply to  Steve

Moonstone is the worst for off leash dogs. I’ve had multiple issues

Thatguyinarcata
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Thatguyinarcata
1 year ago
Reply to  Mr. Bear

I believe moonstone is one of the beaches where you are allowed to have off leash dogs. Considering that people don’t follow the dog rules on any beach I would recommend avoiding the beaches where those rules are very lax.

Farce
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Farce
1 year ago
Reply to  Mr. Bear

And I have had a couple issues there. Like 2. In going there well…every single day for 7 years so I guess that’s….THOUSANDS of times. It is the BEST beach for unleashed dogs to play and socialize. Of course I never go prime time when there are crowds of stupid people- some who have poorly socialized dogs that they pay little attention to….And yes- in the THOUSANDS of times I’ve been there I have witnessed ZERO dog attacks. A few vocal arguments that people immediately shut down. I mean…you know the difference between an argument and an attack, right? Because they are completely different things- with the argument being communication and not involving actual biting or blood. Not great but it is how dogs COMMUNICATE with each other sometimes…and is acceptable. If you’re not a fearful coward that is…

Lacewing
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Lacewing
1 year ago

I agree that voice control with a well trained dog is the best. But, it is easy for a dog to get out of hearing range at the beach because of surf noise. I’ve had it happen to me with a perfectly well trained dog that I allowed to get out of hearing range. Luckily the only harm done was to a fish carcass.

So now my dog is on leash unless we’re lucky enough to catch an empty beach. We can still run and play in the waves with a leash. We can have off leash doggy play dates at home.

Aaaa
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Aaaa
1 year ago

This is a nice letter. That the author is 18 or 74 or 100 is irrelevant. The point is people need to be courteous to others, train their pets, keep them on a leash.

Thanks for the letter.

Sherri
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Sherri
1 year ago

The beach is for everyone to enjoy. It shouldn’t be a place where people are afraid to go to find some peace. I have a small dog and if I take her to the beach I am very alert as to what other dogs are around. A number of times peoples unleashed dogs thought she was a toy and charged me and her. I picked her up quickly and fucking karate kicked the dog that was lunging through the air towards me and her. She is the world to me and I will protect her with everything I have. That being said she is small and cute and I have learned since owning her that this doesn’t impress everyone. You have to be respectful of other people being a dog owner. Not everyone even wants a dog approaching them etc. The beach is actually a much better place when all dogs are leashed. It causes less headaches to wildlife and other humans and other dogs. Sure let your dogs meet and greet one another but on a leash. Maybe when your dog does their business as well you will actually see it and pick it up if your dog is leashed.

Thomas Road Oldie But Moldie
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Thomas Road Oldie But Moldie
1 year ago

Looks cute. Teeth like a raccoon!

soapboxer
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1 year ago

i am more concerned about violent people. more people are killed and maimed by humans than any other animal. priorities people! All animals (people included)should be able to exist off leash and run free on the beach and through the forests and desert and oceans.

Mr. BearD
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Mr. Bear
1 year ago
Reply to  soapboxer

Please.

Eyeball Kid
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1 year ago

Owners with no control over their dogs tend to be the ones who get all righteous and chesty when asked to leash or contain their animals. I don’t want to fight with irresponsible owners, and I don’t want to pay vet bills. My canine is well-trained, but the same can’t be said for the majority of dogs at the beach, so I don’t go anymore. Honestly, it is a never-ending struggle trying to fend off aggressive dogs and their useless owners whose last gasp cry is, “He’s friendly“. No he isn’t.

Tim
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Tim
1 year ago
Reply to  Eyeball Kid

“their useless owners whose last gasp cry is, “He’s friendly“.

Ah, the way it echoes right before the growling starts. Seriously, a PSA to all dog owners who insist on walking their dogs off-leash:
Do Not Let Your Dog Approach Any Leashed Dog!
Pound that message into any of the small-brained narcissists who insist their dog is too cool for a leash. My dog is on a leash for a reason. Respect that or stay the fuck home.

Al L Ivesmatr
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Al L Ivesmatr
1 year ago
Reply to  Tim

Yawn. Thanks for the input. Dogs will still be running, swimming, splashing, chasing, playing, and wrestling on the beach, leash free. Go check out our surf spots at 6 am. Neoprene seal land walkers convergence, bummer dude. Happy Thanksgiving, a MAGA Great Day for America. Bwahahaha,

Faro
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Faro
1 year ago

Agreed

Stealing electric from chris
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Stealing electric from chris
1 year ago

Always a worry when I’d ride my horse there. People let their dogs run wild and would attack my horse. Junkies would hide behind the big rocks at moonstone and shoot up . i got a sharps bin at wvfd station to keep the discarded needles . Humbdt is so beautiful but totally spoilt by people.

bearjew
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bearjew
1 year ago

DOWN CUJO…DOWN

Pat
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Pat
1 year ago

And this Eureka resident would like to spend a peaceful time in her own garden without the risk of being mauled (as happened today) by a neighborhood cat whose owners appear unable to keep it contained.

In my 1911 I trust
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In my 1911 I trust
1 year ago
Reply to  Pat

Yeah cats like to kill all the birds around the neighborhood and do far more damage to wildlife. I get really sick and tired of the cat shit I find in my garden. They like to bury their shit ya know, and the nice soft garden soil is a perfect place. One of the reasons I have a dog is to keep the cat pest problem in check.

I’ll make a deal with pet owners, when ya’ll keep your cats from wandering around the neighborhood with completely free reign, killing all the birds, breeding in our woodpiles like rabbits, and shitting in our gardens, we can have a discussion about dogs.

Cats have caused the extinction of over 30 species of birds since their introduction to North America and they check every box of an invasive species. I can be safe at my house from people’s dogs and the land mines they leave, cats not so much.

Just Sayin
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Just Sayin
1 year ago

Weird, I frequently go to the beaches and have for a few decades now. I can count on one hand how many times I’ve had issues with dogs at any of the beaches. That is with or without my own dogs….. Sounds more like this person has a way of putting themselves in bad spots and doesn’t understand how body language speaks to animals. If you act like terrified prey it throws most animals off. This person seems to have a lot of personal issues they need to resolve, more so than the I public. These nimby types don’t work off facts they work off accusations and maybes…..