One person on that thread made a stupid comment. Meanwhile there are dozens of other related comments which illustrate a significant problem with off leash dogs in he park. Let's dignify all users of the park by making it a safe and enjoyable place for all of its visitors.

Dozens of comments from a small number of posters....only one of who said a word to the violence promoting whack job. A whining minority of park users.

Please look at the dozens of related comments in these threads going back multiple years.

75 comments in 2010 (some for, some against):

http://chpn.net/news/2010/10/26/leash-your-dog_16041/

and this one from 2007 with 95 comments:

http://chpn.net/news/2007/09/08/animal-control-in-chimbo-park_1017/

Please look at the dozens of related comments in these threads going back multiple years.

75 comments in 2010 (some for, some against):

http://chpn.net/news/2010/10/26/leash-your-dog_16041/

and this one from 2007 with 95 comments:

http://chpn.net/news/2007/09/08/animal-control-in-chimbo-park_1017/

Three years ago and six years ago. wow. I bet the ancient egyptians had something to say too.
Thanks for making my point .. you had to go back SIX YEARS to find comments about the issue. Again, CURRENTLY a whining minority of park users.

The point is that it's been an ongoing problem for six years (probably more). That's why the subject continues to rear its head again and again. You'll also note how over the years, DIFFERENT people post their experiences. Which is to say that not much has changed in the way off-leash dog owners don't hold the concerns of those people in very high regard or that people new to the park don't know what the rules are or at least how to control their dog.

There is a leash law for a reason! Just because dog owners do not understand the ingrained behavior of their animals is not an excuse to endanger others. Enforce the leash law!!!`

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