Dogs on Beach

**raven316** · 09-24-2010, 07:28 AM

OK, it looks like things are pretty good with the beaches. I assume you still have your draconian laws that will keep my pups from enjoying a little sand time if we decide to come back down in November?

**Jdarg** · 09-24-2010, 07:33 AM

Yes.

And there are many other beaches that have dog laws/rules, not just SoWal.

**kurt** · 09-24-2010, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by raven316

OK, it looks like things are pretty good with the beaches. I assume you still have your draconian laws that will keep my pups from enjoying a little sand time if we decide to come back down in November?

Bring 'em. Let them romp as long as they don't bother anyone and don't poop on the sand. The penalty will be rather minor if you get a ticket, as opposed to the death sentence Draco usually prescribed for minor offenses.

If you do get a ticket then I disavow any knowledge of this statement.

**Douglas the Intrepid** · 09-24-2010, 08:00 AM

Actually, I disagree with Kurt as I have had more then several beach excursions unpleasantly compromised by tourist's dogs. If you don't have a permit, please keep them off the beach.

**ASH** · 09-24-2010, 09:26 AM

I mostly agree with Douglas, but I'm ok with leashed dogs that are picked up after. Big italics on the "picked up after!!!"

Too many people just don't understand that there are folks afraid of dogs, like my wife, who has nasty scars because of someone's "cute little doggy".

**Teresa** · 09-24-2010, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by raven316

OK, it looks like things are pretty good with the beaches. I assume you still have your draconian laws that will keep my pups from enjoying a little sand time if we decide to come back down in November?

its unfortunate but necessary when we become such a popular destination. I hated this too. Dogs are much more respectful of the planet, including the beach, even with poop, than we could ever be.

Its their owners who sometimes lack responsibility. So really, its not a penalty against dogs. Its against owners who really don't use common sense a lot of the time. local or tourist owner.

just find a nice secluded beach and let 'em go have a ball. can't imagine a dog being happy on a leash on the beach. poor doggies. better to leave them home unless you can go out of your way to find them a wide open space where they won't bother others.

**scooterbug44** · 09-24-2010, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by raven316

OK, it looks like things are pretty good with the beaches. I assume you still have your draconian laws that will keep my pups from enjoying a little sand time if we decide to come back down in November?

Thank all the other dog owners whose pups enjoyed their sand time to the detriment of the community.

Sorry we took steps to make sure that vacations on pristine beaches did not involve dog crap and uncontrolled animals everywhere.

**raven316** · 09-24-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Jenny Dargavell

Yes.

And there are many other beaches that have dog laws/rules, not just SoWal.

Yea, and this is the one I am thinking about visiting. You spend all kinds of time and money begging people to come there and then have this. if it's such a big deal then ban them all.

**Douglas the Intrepid** · 09-24-2010, 11:06 AM

I don't see anyone begging people to come. This areas beauty and charm speaks for itself. We just wish to keep it beautiful.

**raven316** · 09-24-2010, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Douglas the Intrepid

I don't see anyone begging people to come. This areas beauty and charm speaks for itself. We just wish to keep it beautiful.

Right, there weren't campaigns all summer telling people there was no problem from the oil spill and to come right down.

**Teresa** · 09-24-2010, 11:12 AM

The times they do change. its called "progress".. I don't like it either, but it comes with the crowds. We joined the ranks of all the other civilized beaches across Florida. Yes, I am a little cynical about it since I've had to watch the "progress".. but I'm also grateful. Its a great place to live and work and love.

I was devastated when they banned dogs several years ago. the community was up in arms over it. but, realistically, for a growing tourist resort town, there was no way around it.

you can embrace it or you can just go on down to Indian Pass or Cape San Blas area and enjoy the wide open beaches as they are meant to be. free and easy.

**raven316** · 09-24-2010, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Teresa

The times they do change. its called "progress".. I don't like it either, but it comes with the crowds.

So ban people too, that's what they are trying to do on the Outer Banks.

**Lynnie** · 09-24-2010, 11:14 AM

St. George Is. (east of us) used to have a 'dog friendly' reputation in that the doggies could play on the beach off lead. Even they have had to implement leash laws and permits to be on the beach.

Now that I think about it, I don't believe Sweet Pea is properly permitted this year! I better get that done so she won't have to go to jail.

**Douglas the Intrepid** · 09-24-2010, 11:16 AM

Cowboy would break Sweet Pea out of jail in a cocaine heartbeat Lynnie! lol

**raven316** · 09-24-2010, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Lynnie

St. George Is. (east of us) used to have a 'dog friendly' reputation in that the doggies could play on the beach off lead. Even they have had to implement leash laws and permits to be on the beach.

Now that I think about it, I don't believe Sweet Pea is properly permitted this year! I better get that done so she won't have to go to jail.

Yea, we go there too. It's just hard to get out on a fishin boat over there.

**Lynnie** · 09-24-2010, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Douglas the Intrepid

Cowboy would break Sweet Pea out of jail in a cocaine heartbeat Lynnie! lol

Sweet Pea going to jail would break my heart! She'd probably love the attention, though. And, you're right about Cowboy.....he sooooo misses her when she's gone.

**Will B** · 09-24-2010, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by raven316

OK, it looks like things are pretty good with the beaches. I assume you still have your draconian laws that will keep my pups from enjoying a little sand time if we decide to come back down in November?

Originally Posted by raven316

Yea, and this is the one I am thinking about visiting. You spend all kinds of time and money begging people to come there and then have this. if it's such a big deal then ban them all.

Originally Posted by raven316

So ban people too, that's what they are trying to do on the Outer Banks.

We all feel your frustration, and none of us like it just as you don't, but you're preaching to the choir, here. We're on your side. Please don't let this degrade to the point of being snarky at those who are on your side...

**raven316** · 09-24-2010, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Will B

We all feel your frustration, and none of us like it just as you don't, but you're preaching to the choir, here. We're on your side. Please don't let this degrade to the point of being snarky at those who are on your side...

Nah, I had the same conversation last year. We came at Thanksgiving, mostly followed the rules and had a good time. I thought since it was such a tough year maybe they had loosened up a little. I'd think about cautioning the comments to skip the diatribes as well. Say what you want but my guess is that there are residents who are very bit as irresponsible as some visitors. I watch the morons come in and trash Athens for every home game too.

As far as the Outer Banks I don't know how much you know about them closing sections of beach at the site of a bird species that is not even indigenous but the locals are up in arms about that.

**passin thru** · 09-24-2010, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by raven316

Nah, I had the same conversation last year. We came at Thanksgiving, mostly followed the rules and had a good time. I thought since it was such a tough year maybe they had loosened up a little. I'd think about cautioning the comments to skip the diatribes as well. Say what you want but my guess is that there are residents who are very bit as irresponsible as some visitors. I watch the morons come in and trash Athens for every home game too.

As far as the Outer Banks I don't know how much you know about them closing sections of beach at the site of a bird species that is not even indigenous but the locals are up in arms about that.

A tough year, yes, but why would that make us more willing to step in barely-buried dogshoot in the sand? And why do visitors that trash Athens compel us to be more tolerant of the same boorish behavior?

You're the one who initially asked whether we still have the same rules. The answer is 'yes'. Please try to relax a little before you get here.

**raven316** · 09-24-2010, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by passin thru

A tough year, yes, but why would that make us more willing to step in barely-buried dogshoot in the sand? And why do visitors that trash Athens compel us to be more tolerant of the same boorish behavior?

You're the one who initially asked whether we still have the same rules. The answer is 'yes'. Please try to relax a little before you get here.

I clean up here and there. I wanted an answer to the question not a bunch of whining.

**scooterbug44** · 09-24-2010, 01:21 PM

Sorry, no sympathy.

When the tar balls first arrived in Sowal, I thought it was just dog sheet in the water and on the sand.

If people spent as much time being responsible pet owners as they did biatching about rules that resulted from their rudeness and idiocy, dogs would still be welcome on the beach.

And since you have so far complained about dog rules, boat launching difficulties, rules in other locations, visitors littering your area, and the advertising campaigns to tell people the truth about conditions, I find it hilarious you are calling others out for whining.

**raven316** · 09-24-2010, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by scooterbug44

Sorry, no sympathy.

When the tar balls first arrived in Sowal, I thought it was just dog sheet in the water and on the sand.

If people spent as much time being responsible pet owners as they did biatching about rules that resulted from their rudeness and idiocy, dogs would still be welcome on the beach.

And since you have so far complained about dog rules, boat launching difficulties, rules in other locations, visitors littering your area, and the advertising campaigns to tell people the truth about conditions, I find it hilarious you are calling others out for whining.

Oh damn, and I really hoped for your sympathy.