There have been a number of incidents in Golden over the past few years that have involved off-leash dogs. These include conflicts between dogs, between dogs and people, and dogs being lost, preyed upon, or injured by vehicles. 

The purpose of this petition is to help keep dogs and people safe by creating more effective designated off-leash/on-leash areas within Golden's town limits.

By designating a few select areas as “off-leash” while adopting an overall “on-leash” by-law, we can help keep our dogs happy, stress-free, and safe. On-leash areas help keep dogs safe from vehicles and keep dogs and people safe from poorly trained or aggressive dogs.

Most towns and cities have by-laws in place that dictate where owners can let their dogs off-leash. Usually this means designated fenced-in dog parks. However, some towns have designated natural off-leash areas (e.g. Revelstoke). With this petition, we ask that Golden develop both: a well thought out permanent dog park (with access to water and a technical play area) and designated natural off-leash areas.

We ask that the remaining areas within Golden - including all residential streets, parks, and the Rotary Trail from 5th Ave., past town, up to the ball diamond and through the disc golf, to Spruce Drive - be subject to an on-leash by-law.

Suggestion for designated off-leash natural areas:
1) Trail from 14th St, along train tracks, to airport.
2) Trail from 13th St., up past cemetery, and down to Reflection Lake.

Suggestions for fenced-in permanent off-leash dog park:
1) Improve current location on 12th Street

2) Empty lot across from Reflection Lake.

*Petition open to residents of Golden B.C. only. Signatures from non-residents will not be counted.

Many thanks for your support.