Dogs on cape beaches?

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Bourne prohibits dogs on their beaches (including the Sagamore beaches) between May 1 and Oct. 15.

We have a leash law, but no one has ever hassled me for letting my dogs run loose on Sagamore Beach in the offseason.

I would say that you could probably get away with letting your dog run loose in the very early morning or late evening, even in-season. I think the worst think our DNR officers would do is tell you to leash it.

Yeah, I was hoping to be able to walk her on the beach early mornings/late in the evening. Almost definitely leashed... My wife is a leash nazi...

[Raven]

to think that dogs are not allowed to run free anywhere

it's like hobbling all the wild horses

birds -> clip their wings -> No more flying for you

fish - put them in a freakin barrel

Bunch of stupid rules

[Clogston29]

Originally Posted by Raven

to think that dogs are not allowed to run free anywhere

there's a dcr park near my house that dog's don't have to be leashed at, accept near the parking area. miles of trails through the woods. my dog loves it. the dogs all love when they see each other out there.

[Swimmer]

There is a no leash park in Hingham. One of my coworkers has been trying to get me to bring the pup there.

[BasicPatrick]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

There is a no leash park in Hingham. One of my coworkers has been trying to get me to bring the pup there.

Real Good fishing off that park as well...can you say mouth or right inside the mouth of the Back River (think Herring Run) at a bend....very very nice fishing if my memory and photo album serve me correctly!!!!!!!

[luds]

Originally Posted by BasicPatrick

Real Good fishing off that park as well...can you say mouth or right inside the mouth of the Back River (think Herring Run) at a bend....very very nice fishing if my memory and photo album serve me correctly!!!!!!!

3 minutes from my house. Looking to give that a shot in a few weeks. That dog park is supposed to be crazy. Just a ton of badly behaved dogs. I've been told by more than a few that my dog needs to get a little older before even considering bringing him there.

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by luds

3 minutes from my house. Looking to give that a shot in a few weeks. That dog park is supposed to be crazy. Just a ton of badly behaved dogs. I've been told by more than a few that my dog needs to get a little older before even considering bringing him there.

Thats good to know. My last dog we never really allow her to socialize, but htis one we more than likely will, so she wont be so afraid of other dogs.

[Double Hall]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

There is a no leash park in Hingham. One of my coworkers has been trying to get me to bring the pup there.

Stodders neck and Bare Cove Park... both great dog parks that your dog can swim in the ocean at. Frequent both.

[luds]

Anyone have any recommendations on reasonably prices places to stay that allow dogs in the Truro area? I usually stay at Horizons but I think it's unlikely you could have a dog there.

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by luds

Anyone have any recommendations on reasonably prices places to stay that allow dogs in the Truro area? I usually stay at Horizons but I think it's unlikely you could have a dog there.

When you look on the computor doesn't it usually say dog friendly, or do some places not list that.

I would bet they'd rather have a dog in the room than s moker and the worse the economy/rental market gets I'll bet any motel will let you bring the dog.

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by Raven

to think that dogs are not allowed to run free anywhere

it's like hobbling all the wild horses

birds -> clip their wings -> No more flying for you

fish - put them in a freakin barrel

Bunch of stupid rules

depends on your perspective. Here is a true story,
2 years ago, a nice spring day, I take my kids, 3 and 5 at the time, along with my wife to a little pond down the road for a little freshwater fishing. I dug up some worms. wife packed a lunch, it was going to be a nice relaxing morning lazing in the sun catching sunfish. After about 1 hour or so, a dog, some large spaniel type, comes flying around us. It was one of those super jumpy dogs, knocking everything and jumping on my kids. My kids were clamoring up my waist screaming, they were terrifyied. I chased the dog away and we wacthed it do the same to another family. This continued for close to 1/2 hour. My kids were miserable and just watched the dog in the distance, he came back to spread his joy again. It takes alot to get me po'd but I was ready to truly kill the animal. An old couple, late 70s, started to approach and it became obvious it was their dogs, I went up to them, fuming and told them they are lucky I didnt break the dogs neck and throw it into the water. The guys said he didnt blame me and the apologized. We left and my kids still talk about it today. Our nice day endined up s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g. Long story, my point that dogs are very intimidating to little kids, we've had many run up to us on beaches and my kids freak. I like dogs but I was pulled off my bike by a german shepard when I was 12 delivering papers, had to get stitches, so I realize they can cause damage. just another perspective

[Raven]

i hear ya Jimmy

but some people actually train their dogs!

i leash train my dogs at eight weeks old or 6 weeks old
depending on when i get the pup...for two months straight

they don't do what i say- when i say it- i make them do it...
there's no maybe i'll do it... because what ever you let them do becomes a habit.

it's snap your fingers and they do what you ask
with allot of praise and reward for their obedience after wards

no ifs, ands, or buts... and it's for their own darn good...
such as no jumping out of a car window stopped or moving

like when i arrive anywhere in the car i sit for almost a minute
perfectly still and silent so there's no tendency for bolting
and the dog doesn't dare get out until i say the magic "OK"

that being said...my dogs are always herding dogs that need to
run and fetch everything you throw for them...

dogs cannot run and fetch when on a six foot leash
and some dogs absolutely live for that

i just think that some beaches could have a section dedicated for them....
and the owners should have plastic bags for stool pick up
or be heavily fined ...

I have been attacked by a dog that tore all my clothes off as a kid
and it even ripped and tore off my underwear,my shirt, and i had to

take my shredded pants and wrap them around me like a diaper just to walk home.
I had many bite marks and scratches all over me too.

on the other hand i do not believe in recoil leashes as one almost
killed my mother in law when her little dog ran it around her legs
twice tripping her as she stumbled all tied up and came so close to
(just 2 inches away)
bashing in her skull on a brick mailbox enclosure.
that i thank God it did not happen.... too.