I would certainly agree that a dog park is a beneficial addition to a community in which many residents own dogs. The particular benefits that such a public service offers should not, in my opinion, be dismissed. Some may argue, as the author of the second article does, that the cost of such a project is too great to justify the larger community having to pay for it. A dog park, they may say, is not a necessity, and therefore should not be the taxpayer's responsibility. However, this argument could easily be applied to other public services which few people oppose. Museums, fairgrounds, and even similar parks for children, are all often built and operated by the cities that own them at taxpayer expense. I would also point out that
I think dog parks are a good idea. Dogs need alot of exercise and play time. Many cites and urban areas just dont have the room for that to happen. But there are optoins there many open unused lots, and empty building that could be torn down to create these places. I am a dog owner myself i live in the country were open space is abundant. My dog Neno can run a play all he wants it's good for his health and mental state. When he doesn't get out he gets cranky and chews thing around the house. I grew up in a city of five millon, so i know how hepful a dog park can be to dog owners. You should always have your dog around other people, and animals,
My city or anyother city could do without a dog park if they don't already have one. In "No Dog Park for Muscatine" it say that "It would be a burden for taxpayers and a lawsuit waiting to happen." I agree with this the citizen in my town would have to help fund this project no matter if they support it or not.
The assertion that “our city is in desperate need of a dog park” strikes me as overly dramatic. I would go so far as to say no city “needs” a dog park, but many owners certainly “want” a dog park. The alarming canine conditions cited in “A Dog Park Benefits All” can be addressed without an unnecessary tax burden assumed by pet and non-pet owners for the construction of a dog park in Muscatine.
Dogs should have their own parks,because when dogs aren't getting the physical and mental excercise that they need, their behavior tend to get worse. ASPCA has a study that shows the rate of dogs biting humans went down drastically in places where they're dog parks. ASPCA also believes that if dogs had a park then their would be less incidents of dogs attacking humans,barking, and destroying things. Many dog owners have given their dogs up , because they started to act like''bad dogs'', this is because they don't have a dog park to excercise all their energy everyday. Dogs need a park just like humans.
I believe that a dog park would be an excellent idea for Muscatine, Iowa. Not only would a park benefit the dogs but it would benefit the owners. A dog park would help in raising and caring for the dog. Dogs should be able to play and be free in a space that they will be safe. Not everyone has the space available at their homes. Some people live in apartments that don't have the yard space needed to let the dog run around. Expecially with bigger dogs. They need a lot of room. I can understand why people would be opposed to the idea though. There's always a chance of a dog harming another animal or human. Dogs can carry diseases, fleas, lice, and other harmful things that can be transfered to humans and animals. But if you let yourself
According to one article '' That 37% of americans who own dogs often look for a dog park when choosing for a place to live''. With dog parks everyone would benefit. Without a place to take dogs they may never socialize much and can become aggresive.Though a good point can be made that dog parks can be loud at times. I still believe that dog parks are needed.
I believe that we as a state should we deside if that's a good idea or not. I think this way becuase there are many perspectives that you have to take in. You have to know how many people are in you town. You also have to know if you have enough space for a dog park.
I fully support the idea of building a dog park. As many cities have leash laws which keep the dogs from getting the excersize and socialization they need. When a dog does not get the space and socialization it needs, its behavior can waver. Dogs can become agressive as stated in the passage, "A Dog Park Benefits All". Therefore getting a dog park would keep dog related injuries on the lower end of the spectrum.
I do believe it would be best for everyones sake if the dog park was built. Clearly, the passage stated in benefit to the dog park being built, "Bad behaior caused by dogs being lonely or poorly exercised is partly responsible for the 2 million pet dogs that end up at U.S. animal shelters every year." The prevention of putting an animal in a shelter could possibly avoid lawsuits from the animal attacking a person.
If the land were developed into a dog park, then dogs and kids would have a safe, fun place to go.
I understand if you just have a cat and just have it litterbox trained,because they dont have to have exercise like dogs do. So yes I do understand why a cat owner wouldnt want to use their tax money on a dog park.
Do you have a dog? Do you ever want to bring your dog somewhere they can have safe fun? A dog park is a great place to bring your dogs that is safe, there is many benefits of dog parks. A dog park is a fenced in place for dogs to play, get exercise, and make friends. The community needs one, so there’s a place for owners and dogs can go.
While many residents are in support of the formation of the park, there are many people on the other side. Just ask Bill Theriault. He is worried that if Weston puts money to this dog park it will take money away for many
Permitting all factors are accounted for, and the ratio of dog-owners to non-owning citizens is enough of a considerable amount, the installation of a dog park can be beneficial to any city. One should not let the cost scare them, for they can be quite the cost-saving
For example, in the second passage it is stated the just the fencing for a dog park alone cost $70,000 that's a lot of money just for a place for dogs to run around. It would also be a waste of time, instead of building a dog park they could be building something useful like a library but instead they have to waste time building a place for dogs to exercise. Finally, it's a massive waste of resources. For example, people can just take their dogs' on walks or runs but now the city has to waste valuable resources just because a couple of dog owners don't think their dog is getting enough exercise.