Q. Have you ever reported anyone to the police, have you ever worked in a shelter, etc.
I was a volunteer in the local shelter until a few years ago.
I was a volunteer in the local shelter until a few years ago.
Answer
well i am currently lobbying the city where i live for more dog off leash areas ... i live in downtown vancouver which is more densely populated than manhatten and there are only three off leash areas, and one is for small dogs only ... and then the city went and spent 300 000 dollars to paint bike lanes ... i personally pay the city 50 dollars a year for a dog license and cyclists pay nothing but because it seems "environmentally friendly" the city pays that kind of money for these "lanes" ... which ticks me off ... and i have to say i have nothing against bike lanes ... i am 42, have never driven a car, and have only used a bike or public transit to get around ... but the reality is painting some lines on busy streets is NOT going to get people out of their cars ... google burrard and davie street view and see if you would cycle in that traffic ... another lane they painted, cars just ignore it and constantly i see cyclists almost get hit ... so for me the money spent on bike lanes (15% of vancouver population has bikes compared to almost 30 percent that have licensed dogs and no money is spent on dogs) is more for "environmental" show than anything else ... just like all the "parks" built right before the olympics so tourists would see vancouver as green ... NOT ... every time i suggest a location to the parks board, i get oh a condo is being built there, or a gas station is being built there ... approximately a block from my house one of these fake "olympic" parks was built, and just yesterday i saw the billboard that a huge highrise is to be built in that spot ...
well i am currently lobbying the city where i live for more dog off leash areas ... i live in downtown vancouver which is more densely populated than manhatten and there are only three off leash areas, and one is for small dogs only ... and then the city went and spent 300 000 dollars to paint bike lanes ... i personally pay the city 50 dollars a year for a dog license and cyclists pay nothing but because it seems "environmentally friendly" the city pays that kind of money for these "lanes" ... which ticks me off ... and i have to say i have nothing against bike lanes ... i am 42, have never driven a car, and have only used a bike or public transit to get around ... but the reality is painting some lines on busy streets is NOT going to get people out of their cars ... google burrard and davie street view and see if you would cycle in that traffic ... another lane they painted, cars just ignore it and constantly i see cyclists almost get hit ... so for me the money spent on bike lanes (15% of vancouver population has bikes compared to almost 30 percent that have licensed dogs and no money is spent on dogs) is more for "environmental" show than anything else ... just like all the "parks" built right before the olympics so tourists would see vancouver as green ... NOT ... every time i suggest a location to the parks board, i get oh a condo is being built there, or a gas station is being built there ... approximately a block from my house one of these fake "olympic" parks was built, and just yesterday i saw the billboard that a huge highrise is to be built in that spot ...
Hiking dogs/separation anxitey!?
Dragongirl
Okay sorry if this is a little long. I feel you guys need to know as much info as possible.
Im 16 years old right now and i live with my 3 friends, one is 17, one is 19, and one is 20. Me and my friends go up to vancouver ever summer for about 2 weeks in July. We hike, swim, etc. hikes sometimes last all day and even we often to all nighters. This year i wont be able to bring my 11 year old Staffie with me, she has come every year for the past 3 years, but her hips are getting very bad and she just doesnt have the stamina and agility to climb the hike trails. She will have to be staying behind. However, Ive had her sence she was four, and when something happens other then her regular rutine, she gets quite upset. She can get out of the solid plastic crates, the wire crates etc. Leaving her with a friend is an option but i will need something that she cant get out of because she will rip open a door to get somewhere. Normaly she comes shopping with me and everything. She is totaly fine in the car. What can i do about the separation anxiety? Do any of you know of a EXCELLENT boarding kennel, who wont mind the anxiety and also, she is a little timid of men when they pick something up, she wouldnt bite, shes backs up and puts fur up and avoids. (she was abused).
Also, this year i will be going with my atm 7 month old heeler male, my 3 six week old heeler puppies, my friends will have there5 year old lab,2 year old sheherd and 4 year old dobie. By next year the heelers should be able to hike and stuff right? No ill effects on joints or anything? Any think i should look out for? Thanks! Any extra tips would be great!!
We also often rent 4 horses and trail ride, and other stuff, for a few days.
Answer
Try your best to find friends, family, co-workers, friends of friends, etc. to watch your dog while you are gone. This will relieve some of her anxiety by being in a home setting. Most top notch well run boarding facilities have dealt with dogs having the same issues. Just make sure you are up-front and honest with them so they know how to accomodate her.
As long as the puppies are fully grown by the time you take your next hiking trip, they should be fine.
Try your best to find friends, family, co-workers, friends of friends, etc. to watch your dog while you are gone. This will relieve some of her anxiety by being in a home setting. Most top notch well run boarding facilities have dealt with dogs having the same issues. Just make sure you are up-front and honest with them so they know how to accomodate her.
As long as the puppies are fully grown by the time you take your next hiking trip, they should be fine.
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Title Post: Were you ever active against the dog-related issues where you live?
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thanks For Coming To My Blog
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thanks For Coming To My Blog
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar