52 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2016
The Dog Owners Group continues to grow at Four Seasons.
Our twice weekly "pack walks" have proven to be very popular. We
meet every Wednesday evening at 6 pm at the Summit parking lot
and every Saturday morning at 8 am in the parking lot in front of the
Fitness Center.
Walks last about 30 to 45 minutes on both sidewalks and the trail
system. Everyone is welcome. Experienced dog obedience handlers
are present to assist in integrating dogs who have never experienced
a "pack walk." Retractable leases are not permitted. You must bring a
line leash not greater than six feet. Even the most inexperienced dog
usually settles into the fun of a pack walk within 10 minutes. Dogs of
all sizes are welcome. Even those who don't currently have a dog are
welcome to join us on our walks. Join us and have some fun.
The Dog Owners Group wants to express how important it is to
pick up after your dog, whether along the sidewalk or on the trail
system. According to statistics, 40 percent of Americans do not
pick up after their dog. It is estimated that at Four Seasons, only 10
percent don't pick up after their dog. That is pretty good, but not good
enough. We need to encourage 100 percent of dog owners to pick up
after their dog at Four Seasons. Why is this important? According to
the EPA, dog waste is as toxic to the environment as chemical and
oil spills. Dog waste carries dangerous pathogens and pollutes our
freshwater supply through rain and humidity. Decomposition begins
as soon as dog waste hits the ground in your yard and along paths
and sidewalks and toxic bacteria seeps into the soil and dangerous
pathogens pollute our ground water supply. Generally, municipal
waste water systems are not designed to filter dog waste. Always bag
and trash your dog waste — even when no one is watching! Never
forget to carry a bag again!
If you would like more information about the Four Seasons Dog
Owners Group send a reply to FSB.dogowners@gmail.com or contact
Patrick at (951) 769-7626. ~ Patrick Gerety
D.O.G.
