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Mildura Rural City Council is reviewing its policy on the requirement for dogs to be on-leash in all parks and reserves in built up/residential areas. Currently dogs must be leashed in all areas, other than the trial off-leash area at Rio Vista Park.

Two surveys are open:

1.     The Council Off-Leash Policy Survey (this survey), which seeks feedback on issues such as whether dogs should be allowed off-leash in some parks, or areas within some parks; the best parks to consider for dog off-leash activities, and rules and regulations that need to be considered.

2.     Rio Vista Park Trial Off-Leash Area - Community Feedback Survey, which seeks feedback on the trial dog park. There is a link to this survey on Council's website at www.mildura.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay .

You can also make a submission to the project by Wednesday 3rd October. Details are on council's website at www.mildura.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay .

If you need any information then please contact Scott Umback, Manager Leisure & Cultural Services on 03 5018 8100 or email scott.umback@mildura.vic.gov.au.
If you encounter technical problems associated with the survey then please contact Lesley on 0418 982 070.

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* 1. A LITTLE ABOUT YOU
Where do you live?

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* 2. How old are you?

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* 3. What best describes the type of household you live in?

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* 4. Do you OWN A DOG?

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* 5. Is it appropriate to let DOGS OFF LEASH IN PARKS or RESERVES in built up or residential areas?

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* 6. What concerns might you have about dogs being off leash in parks?

  Is an issue for me now An issue for me in the last 12 months Not an issue for me
Owners not picking up their dogs' droppings
Dogs annoying people and families
Dogs annoying other dogs/my dog
Dogs being off-leash around playgrounds, picnic areas, trails etc.
Dogs running out onto nearby roads
Not being able to control my dog well enough for it to be off-leash
 Inconsiderate attitude/manners of some dog owners
Owners not actively supervising or controlling their dogs
Owners leaving dogs unattended

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* 7. Apart from Rio Vista Park, what other parks/reserves do you think could possibly include a dog off-leash area?

  Great site Good site Possible site Not suitable Don't know the site well enough Dogs should not be off-leash anywhere
Irymple - Henshilwood Recreation Reserve
Red Cliffs - Quandong Recreation Reserve - Oval No. 2 (North-west corner of reserve/Area used by the Kennel Club)
Red Cliffs - Quandong Recreation Reserve - Oval No. 5 (South-east corner of the reserve)
Merbein - Chaffey Park - Sports oval
Merbein - Chaffey Park - Skate park end of the park
Mildura - Jaycee Park
Mildura Central - Old Aerodrome Sporting Complex ovals
Mildura Central - Mansell Reserve
Mildura - Mildura Recreation Reserve - Oval
Nichols Point - Recreation Reserve
Ouyen - Blackburn Park - Sports Oval

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* 8. What other reserves or parks should we consider incorporating a dog off-leash area?

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* 9. This question is about dogs being off-leash in urban/township areas only. The question does not relate to rural areas.
On this basis, how much do you agree with the following statements?

  Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Not sure
Dogs should be allowed to the boundary of a playground, but not in it, as long as they are on a leash
 Dogs should not be allowed any closer than 25 metres of a playground unless they are on a leash
Dogs should not be allowed in picnic and BBQ areas
Dogs should be allowed in picnic and BBQ areas as long as they are on a leash
Dogs should not be allowed in picnic areas even if they are on a leash
For safety reasons, dogs should be on a short leash within at least 5 mts of a walking or cycling trail
Dogs should be on a leash near schools, kindergartens and popular routes to schools
There should be stronger penalties for owners that do not pick up their dog's litter (currently $318)
There should be stronger penalties for owners that do not carry a bag for collecting their dog's litter (currently $318)
There should be stronger penalties for owners who do not/cannot control their dogs
There should be strong penalties for dog owners who let their dogs off-leash on on-leash areas

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* 10. We are interested in understanding the role that pets play in the lives of residents. Please tell us how true the following statements are for you

  Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Not relevant to me/I don't have a pet
It is important for me to have an animal in my life
My pet/s give me a strong reason for living
My pet/s give me great comfort in times of need
Pets teach my children about compassion
My pet/s gives me protection or peace of mind
My/our pet/s are an important part of the family
I exercise more because I have a pet
My family exercises more because we have a pet
I/we talk to more people because I/we have a pet

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* 11. Which of the following are true or false for you?

  True Not True Not relevant to me/Not sure
I understand that dogs can generally be off-leash in parks and bushland outside residential areas
I understand that dogs have to be on leash in all parks/reserves within residential areas
I know what the residential boundary is in the areas I walk my dog
I have walked my dog off-leash in parks/reserves when it is quiet
I observe dogs off-leash in parks/reserves that are in residential areas
I think it should be OK for people to walk dogs off-leash in some residential parks/reserves when the park is not being used for other activities

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* 12. COMMENTS
Please feel free to:
  • tell us any other matters we should consider as part of Council's dog off-leash policy
  • provide us with any other comments you would like us to consider as part of the project

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* 13. Please tell us if you are interested in:

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* 14. If you ticked one of the options in the above, please provide your contact details below.

Please consider completing the Review of the Trial Rio Vista Off-leash Area feedback survey., which you can find at www.mildura.vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay.
Thank you for your interest in this project.

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