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Kristi Murdock
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Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

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robert weber
robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana
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Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

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Kim Ritchie
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Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

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Ann Thomas
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Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

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Deborah Albright
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Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

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Nic Secor
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Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

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Amanda Jones
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Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

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Payton Dixson
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Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

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k san
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k san

No, that's too big a generalization. However, those owners should never let their pet off-leash in those areas.

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robert weber
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robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

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Evin Kettner
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Evin Kettner

Laws implemented in other states allowing bikers to yield at stop signs (which is essentialy what drivers in Missouri do in practice anyway) actually decrease crashes and it let's bikers avoid needless stop and gos. Bikers aren't going to get in front of a 2 ton box of metal going 34 mph.

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No

Eric Smith
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Eric Smith

No, and furthermore, anyone, in this city at least who rides a bicycle anywhere other than on the trails, or their lawn, needs to be on suicide watch.

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Steve Baumann
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Steve Baumann

This is contradictory to the cities "zero pedestrian deaths" goals and should not be entertained. If approved, it may also further feed the arrogance of the modern street cyclist, something unacceptable in a peaceful civilization. ;)

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Harry D
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Harry D

Cyclists need to stop just like every one else. Police need to enforce the law and ticket cyclists who run stop signs.

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Wally Pfeffer
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Wally Pfeffer

Follow the same rules...otherwise accidents happen.

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Will Mason
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Will Mason

Bicycles should be able to change "stop" into "yield when motorcycles are allowed to lane filter at traffic lights. Bicycles already can lane filter.

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John Sunde
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John Sunde

Trump is a cheating crook, so don't stain yourself cooperating with him.

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No

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