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Dogs on-the-loose are dangers to themselves,
pedestrians, drivers and other animals. SEAACA is going all out to
stop those who let their dogs roam. SEAACA's approach is to raise
awareness of leash- and anti-tethering laws, cite violators and
promote humane ways to contain dogs.
By law, dogs must be on leashes in most public
places. Even in your own yard, dogs must be safely contained. But be
aware: state law passed this January prohibits tethering dogs to
stationery objects, like a tree or dog house, longer than three
hours, so don't rely on a chain to keep your dog at home. A good
fence is the best method.
"A leash is all you need to stay on the right side of
the law, keep your dog safe and make him happy," says Director of
Operations Aaron Reyes. "Taking Rover for frequent walks is good for
you both. All that exercise, sight-seeing, and smell-smelling makes
Rover a better behaved family member."
Retractable leashes provide easy control of most
dogs. But if taking your dog for a walk feels like tug-of-war,
SEAACA recommends fitting her with a chest or head halter (not to be
confused with a muzzle.) Never use a choke or pinch collar (also
known as a prong collar).
"We recommend local dog parks where going off-leash
is allowed," adds Reyes. "Nothing's more fun than playing catch with
your pooch and watching him make friends with other insanely happy
dogs."
But when it's time to head home, Reyes reminds dog
owners to "Take the lead! Literally and symbolically, that leash is
a bond between you and your dog."
Area Parks Where Rover Can Roam
Long Beach Recreation Dog Park
5201 East 7th Street, at Park
Long Beach Dog Zone (Beach area set aside for dogs)
Ocean Boulevard between Argonne and Roycroft (take Park to Ocean)
Chino Prado Recreation
17505 Euclid Avenue, near Pomona Rincon Road
Griffith Park Dog Park
North Zoo Drive, north end of John Ferraro Soccer
Field
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