Dear Editor:
In reference to the letter that was written by Michael McQuarrie "Our parks are for all to enjoy, not just pooches."
I am a regular walker on the boulevard with my dog. Over the last few months I have observed an increase in the number of dog owners who do not have their furry friends on a leash.
This is not fair to us who are responsible dog owners and abide the bylaw #1003 that is posted at the beginning of each block on Grand Boulevard stating that all dogs in the park must be on a leash.
If you want your dog to spend time free running; enjoying sniffing and playing with other dogs, there is Bridgman Park located at the bottom of Keith Road.
If you are unable to get there, the next best thing is to purchase a flexi extendo leash so your dog can have the freedom of about 20 feet while enjoying a walk and still be attached to its owner. This would prevent dogs from uncontrollably running after other dogs and/or people.
Maybe an undercover bylaw enforcement officer should take a stroll on the boulevard every so often with a dog on a leash and catch the culprits.
JM Billesberger
North Vancouver
