* Dog Owners Survey

Hi all,

We hope to start an association of dog owners. The purpose of this group is to recognize the percentage of dog guardians in this neighborhood and represent their interests. However, we think it extremely important to get feedback from non owners as well. Please take a moment to fill out the following questionaire! In order to represent our interests, we need to take ownership and remedy our perception. Please forward this to any dog owner or non dog owner you know! The more feedback we get, the more we can work to solve problems.

Thanks,

Margot

Check, X or bold your answers

Are you a dog owner ?
Yes No

If not an owner, do you like dogs
Yes No Frightened

Do you think that dog owners in this neighborhood are sensitive to the needs of people who are frightened by dogs?
All Most Some None

Do you think that dog owners in this neighborhood are sensitive to the needs of owners who have under socialized or unsocialized dogs?
All Most Some None

Do you think that the majority of dog owners in this neighborhood are responsible with their dogs?
Yes Most of the time Some of the time No

Which of the following describe actions of dog owners in this neighborhood that bother you? Check all that apply.

Are not concerned or accountable for their dogs behavior/actions.
Are not concerned about other peoples fear or negative perception of dogs.
Are not concerned about how their actions, or lack of, may impact less socialized dogs.
Do not pick up after their dog.
Pick up after their dog but do not throw away.
Have dogs off leash on a public way.
Have dogs off leash in a park area.
Have dogs off leash in their unfenced yard
Have dogs off leash with a history of biting or fighting.
Have dogs off leash that do not respond to command.
Have dogs off leash but do not monitor their actions.
Have dogs off leash that chase joggers, bikers and pedestrians.
Have dogs that harass other dogs that are restrained.
Other...describe

Do you feel that dog owners are considerate to pedestrians and other owners?
Always Most of the time Some of the time Never

Do you agree that dogs need to be given space to be exercised?
Yes No

Would you support off leash hours at our parks?
Yes No

Would you support a designated off leash area?
Yes No

Would you prefer the area to be fenced?
Yes No Doesn't matter

Would you be willing to give up the unlimited, yet illegal park access, we currently have to have, a designated legal area to exercise your dog?
Yes No

Do you have a dog that is not good in a off leash area because it is unreliable, unsocialized, under socialized or had a traumatic experience?
Yes No

Do you feel that your situation is ignored by the city and area residents
Yes No

Would you support fenced off leash exercise areas for under or unsocialized dogs?
Yes No

Would you support utilizing unused or underused playlots in the neighborhood as exercise areas for unsocialized, undersocialized or fearful dogs?
Yes No

What other functions would you like to see our organization address. Check all that apply.

Training and early puppy socialization.
Low cost vaccination days
Low cost spay/neuter
New owner education
Public education
Court advocacy
Legislational issues/public concerns (i.e. breed bans, fines, city enforcement)
Enforce, train and promote responsible dog owners
Other (describe)

Additional comments:



e-mail completed survey to Margot, or bring to the questionaire to the event at Loyola Fieldhouse on Saturday.
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