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Top 10 Reasons #1

Here's entry #1 in my "Top 10 reasons to take your dog to the park/forest" -- It's a good excuse to get outside and enjoy Central Oregon's great weather.Â What's on your Top 10 list of reasons?Â Let me know and I'll share it via the blog!

Deschutes recreation recommendations

Last year, Senator Ron Wyden convened a committee on Deschutes County Recreation Assets. This committee met with various user groups and developed a set of recommendations.Â One of these recommendations relates specifically to dogs (finding a permanent home for the dog-friendly ski/snowshoe trail), but the broader effort is also of interest to dog owners -- because many of us are also hikers, bikers, skiers, etc. Sen. Wyden will hold a meeting on the topic this Wednesday (October 15), 1 to 2:30 pm at Aspen Hall.Â This is not an opportunity to speak up specifically on dog access, but the meeting is open to the public -- and I encourage you to attend to hear what's happening and to show (via your mere presence) your support for quality outdoor recreation opportunities. I am on Sen. Wyden's committee, but unfortunately will not be there myself due to a conflicting commitment.

Wanoga trail clearing

Winter is on its way and it's time to prep the Wanoga dog-friendly ski/snowshoe trail for the coming snow.Â We'll clear trail Saturday, October 11, from 10 to 12 noon.Â This involves moving branches and small logs -- there's no heavy lifting.Â Bring gloves and sturdy shoes, as well as clothes for what looks to be a sunny, crisp day.Â Email me if you'll be there so I can bring enough biscuits for the pooches.

Thank you, Ruff Wear and Healthy Paws!

The Demo Sale fundraiser was a big success. A huge thanks to Ruff Wear and Healthy Paws for supporting DogPAC!

What are the access priorities? Check out the DogPAC survey report

Dog owners have spoken -- see what they said in the DogPAC survey report.

Etiquette

The more we practice good dog etiquette, the stronger our case for access. We'll develop more specific etiquette guides for trails, dog parks, etc. In the meantime, here are some general tips to get started.