Advocacy means different things to different people - but it is a means to an end. Getting dog facilities and rights for our dogs just shouldn't be this hard. We all see great parks and concessions happening across Victoria and also Australia, yet on the Mornington Peninsula we are treated poorly. If we can harness the support of dog owners, we will be unstoppable!
Every community has a list of things they would like improved for our dogs and our interaction with them, if we support each other we have a greater chance of making a difference. It is time to make a list for you particular areas and also for general improvements, use our contact page to submit your list.
ITEMS FOR LEASH FREE BEACHES & PARKS - soon to become petitions
Dog poo bags
Taps with integrated water bowls and wash stations
Adequate Bins
Benches to sit
Agility courses
For us all to live happily together, there are rules we all need to abide by to avoid conflict between not only humans and dogs, but also dogs and dogs and the council. As a mum of 2 x cairn terriers, I know how small dogs can be unaware of their size and their place in the food chain, and should a bigger dog assert themselves these guys will usually not roll over easily, and I am also aware they can be a little antagonistic.
When hearing from people who are not fond of dogs, the first thing that they always complain about is dog poo, funny thing is I think all of us want exactly the same thing - not to be faced with it! We want everyone to pick up after their dogs...end of. Sure we can all complain about "they should all pick up their own dogs", but where has that argument got us in the past...nowhere, it just builds further resentment from the other side.
Anyone on the Mornington Peninsula who has a dog is negatively impacted by regulations from the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and some local Committees of Management.
If you have wide support for improvements to your dog facilities, now is the time to make a list.
