Comments on: Unrestrained Aggression on the Path (Unleashed Dogs) http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/12/environment-and-open-space/unrestrained-aggression-on-the-path-unleashed-dogs/ An independent, open forum for reports and opinions about life in our city. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:37:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Prospect Hill http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/12/environment-and-open-space/unrestrained-aggression-on-the-path-unleashed-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-11994 Prospect Hill Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:35:13 +0000 http://www.somervillevoices.org/?p=628#comment-11994 For God's sake people, keep your dogs on a leash! For God’s sake people, keep your dogs on a leash!

]]> By: Knut Dorker http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/12/environment-and-open-space/unrestrained-aggression-on-the-path-unleashed-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-11861 Knut Dorker Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:22:04 +0000 http://www.somervillevoices.org/?p=628#comment-11861 I have to say that when I reported the problem I would see an officer patrolling the path within couple of days. But it quickly ends. I didn't know that if you make a request to patrol the area they have to log it - it would explain patrol shortly after one places a call, but disappears within few days. I guess the only solution is just to keep making calls to the police dept. I have to say that when I reported the problem I would see an officer patrolling the path within couple of days. But it quickly ends.

I didn’t know that if you make a request to patrol the area they have to log it – it would explain patrol shortly after one places a call, but disappears within few days.

I guess the only solution is just to keep making calls to the police dept.

]]> By: Courtney O'Keefe of Ward5Online.Com http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/12/environment-and-open-space/unrestrained-aggression-on-the-path-unleashed-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-11860 Courtney O'Keefe of Ward5Online.Com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:04:22 +0000 http://www.somervillevoices.org/?p=628#comment-11860 I had the same issue last summer and contacted Ward 6 Alderman, Rebekah Gewirtz about it. She told me that she would speak with the Somerville Police Department to have the path patrolled more often. The next day, a Sunday, I saw the Police Chief walking the path personally. This is a good route to go, as well. Also note, that if you request increased patrolling in that area, the officer assigned must call in and verify that they patrolled. This way, it is tracked and recorded. I had the same issue last summer and contacted Ward 6 Alderman, Rebekah Gewirtz about it. She told me that she would speak with the Somerville Police Department to have the path patrolled more often. The next day, a Sunday, I saw the Police Chief walking the path personally. This is a good route to go, as well.

Also note, that if you request increased patrolling in that area, the officer assigned must call in and verify that they patrolled. This way, it is tracked and recorded.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/12/environment-and-open-space/unrestrained-aggression-on-the-path-unleashed-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-11852 Sarah Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:11:20 +0000 http://www.somervillevoices.org/?p=628#comment-11852 Knut, I couldnt agree more. I actually live right on the bike path and the number of un leashed dogs who have run into my house is unbelievable. Knut, I couldnt agree more. I actually live right on the bike path and the number of un leashed dogs who have run into my house is unbelievable.

]]> By: Barry Rafkind http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/12/environment-and-open-space/unrestrained-aggression-on-the-path-unleashed-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-6977 Barry Rafkind Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:35:40 +0000 http://www.somervillevoices.org/?p=628#comment-6977 At my invitation, Michèle Biscoe, a director of the SomDog group, posted a thoughtful response to Knut's essay under <a href="http://www.somdog.org/news/1753.php" rel="nofollow">Good Fences Make Good Neighbors</a>. At my invitation, Michèle Biscoe, a director of the SomDog group, posted a thoughtful response to Knut’s essay under Good Fences Make Good Neighbors.

]]> By: eila http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/12/environment-and-open-space/unrestrained-aggression-on-the-path-unleashed-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-6975 eila Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:17:19 +0000 http://www.somervillevoices.org/?p=628#comment-6975 Jeff, do you mean Somerville Dog Owners Group, a.k.a. SomDog? Here's their website: http://www.somdog.org/ and this is their link to relevant laws and regulation: http://www.somdog.org/information/laws_and_regulations/ I hope they are able to help you, Knut! You sure have put alot of intelligent and proactive efforts into constructively solving this issue, and so far, it seems the results have been quite meager. Jeff, do you mean Somerville Dog Owners Group, a.k.a. SomDog?
Here’s their website: http://www.somdog.org/
and this is their link to relevant laws and regulation: http://www.somdog.org/information/laws_and_regulations/

I hope they are able to help you, Knut! You sure have put alot of intelligent and proactive efforts into constructively solving this issue, and so far, it seems the results have been quite meager.

]]> By: Jonathan Rich http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/12/environment-and-open-space/unrestrained-aggression-on-the-path-unleashed-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-6960 Jonathan Rich Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:42:37 +0000 http://www.somervillevoices.org/?p=628#comment-6960 I know that at least one patrolman has issued tickets to dog owners on the bike path who let dogs go unleashed, within the last year. Unfortunately they can't have a patrolman there all the time. You might want to talk to your ward liaison in the SPD. I know that at least one patrolman has issued tickets to dog owners on the bike path who let dogs go unleashed, within the last year. Unfortunately they can’t have a patrolman there all the time. You might want to talk to your ward liaison in the SPD.

]]> By: Jeff Levine http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/12/environment-and-open-space/unrestrained-aggression-on-the-path-unleashed-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-6949 Jeff Levine Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:55:51 +0000 http://www.somervillevoices.org/?p=628#comment-6949 I recommend contacting Somerdogs to see if they can help. They are a group of dog owners in the city. They have as much of an interest in not making other people angry as anyone. Its worth a shot. I recommend contacting Somerdogs to see if they can help. They are a group of dog owners in the city. They have as much of an interest in not making other people angry as anyone. Its worth a shot.

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