Dog Leash Laws on the Beach

Currently, City Code 6-5. - Animals on Beach and Adjacent Areas allows dogs on any city beach off of their leash and under control of the owner. The only exceptions are from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During this time frame:

Dogs are not allowed on the beach from Rudee Inlet to 42^nd Street.
Dogs are not allowed on all other beaches from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

With double-digit exposures (bites/scratches) by dogs off leash the last two years and complaints from citizens for dogs not under control, a proposed code change would require all dogs to be leashed at all times when on any city beach as they are anywhere else in the city.

The feedback from this survey will be used in considering a proposed change to City Code Section 6-5. - Animals on the Beach and Adjacent Areas, for the City Council's consideration. The proposed change would require all dogs to be leashed on City beaches at all times. Other restrictions in the code would remain unaffected.

Deadline for participation in this survey is Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Do you support a code change that would require dogs to be leashed at all times while on the beach and adjacent areas?

65%

Yes

35%

Closed to responses | 2,241 Responses

Please explain why you do or do not support a change in the City Code.

Closed for Comments

Do you own a dog?

Yes

78%

22%

Closed to responses | 2,010 Responses

If you do own a dog, how often do you take your dog to the beach?

Several times a week

42%

A few times a year

30%

Once a week

17%

Once a month

10%

Closed to responses | 1,552 Responses

If you do own a dog, do you take your dog to any of the three designated dog parks located in the city?

77%

Yes

23%

Closed to responses | 1,576 Responses

If yes, which locations have you used? (choose all that apply)

Bayville Farms

55%

Red Wing Park

53%

Woodstock Park

16%

Closed to responses | 381 Responses

If yes, how often do you take your dog to the dog parks?

A few times a year

53%

Once a month

20%

Several times a week

14%

Once a week

13%

Closed to responses | 431 Responses

If you answered no, why don't you use the dog parks?

Closed for Comments

What other options would you like us to consider in addressing the concerns with dogs that are off leash?

Closed for Comments

Have you ever had a negative encounter with a dog not under control at a City beach?

66%

Yes

34%

Closed to responses | 1,850 Responses

Please provide your zip code:

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Dog Leash Laws on the Beach

Dog Leash Laws on the Beach

Deadline for participation in this survey is Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Question title

Do you support a code change that would require dogs to be leashed at all times while on the beach and adjacent areas?

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Please explain why you do or do not support a change in the City Code.

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Do you own a dog?

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If you do own a dog, how often do you take your dog to the beach?

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If you do own a dog, do you take your dog to any of the three designated dog parks located in the city?

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If yes, which locations have you used? (choose all that apply)

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If yes, how often do you take your dog to the dog parks?

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If you answered no, why don't you use the dog parks?

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What other options would you like us to consider in addressing the concerns with dogs that are off leash?

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Have you ever had a negative encounter with a dog not under control at a City beach?

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Please provide your zip code: