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February 15, 2007

Roaming dogs cause a stink

Sun, sand and dog poo have proven to be an unwanted combination in Paihia. It's caused some Te Haumi beach residents to kick up a stink.

Bryon and Judy Taylor run a bed and breakfast and have lived across from Te Haumi beach for 50 years.

The couple are fed up with dog owners failing to abide by the beach bylaws. The pair have become known as guardians of the beach.

The consequences, they say, are dogs roaming the beach, excrement in the sand and an unhealthy and dangerous environment. Dangerous?? that's a bit extreme. Pls explain.

The Far North District Council prohibits unleashed dogs on beaches from the Waitangi bridge to Te Haumi beach.

But the Taylors say on any given day, dogs can be found on the beach unrestrained. Of course, dogs love the beach. What you need is an off-limits area. People can't bring their dogs anywhere anymore off leash, so they go to the only place where they won't get harassed. They should pick up their dog's shit or train their dog to shit in the bush!

They believe it becomes too difficult for owners to monitor unleashed dogs.(...)The council dog ranger is now patrolling Paihia beaches on a regular basis ensuring the rules are upheld.

Those found breaking the bylaw face a fine of up to $20,000.

Wow $20 000... that will show them, won't it?!?

A fine that's worth nothing because it's way out of wack!! hell, you can be beaten up, and the guy won't even pay for your doctor's visit?!
But a dog shitting on the beach incurs $20 000 (yes, of course it says 'up to'.. they wanna frighten you, but all they are doing is making it a joke) Penalties that will be left unpaid!


Does the beach have pooper bags?
Does the beach have a rubbish can?
Does the beach have off-limits for dogs?

Reward those that pick up... positive reinforcement always works!

"Catch a good dog owner" award. Like they have in a classroom :)

Ultimately it comes down to resources, access, and just 'doing the right thing'.

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