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56 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2017 D.O.G. reminds all dog owners it is irresponsible and illegal to have dogs off leash. For the safety of all, we have municipal leash laws reinforced by association rules. Our intent here is not to address the occasional instance where a leashed dog breaks away from control (hey, it happens to the best of us). We are addressing the conscious decision to allow a dog to be unleashed in a public area. In the May Breeze, we shared the AKC's Owner Responsibility Pledge, which includes a segment about infringing on the rights of others. We are doing exactly that when we allow dogs to run unleashed in any area of our community, including trails and green spaces. This also includes the morning ritual observed by many where a neighbor lets a dog out the front door unleashed and unaccompanied to relieve itself anywhere it likes. Let's embrace the certainty that many others view dogs with a broad range of emotions; everything from indifference to abject terror. Consider also: Some have physical limitations, such as poor balance or impaired mobility; Visiting children could be at risk; Some folks (or their dogs) have been bitten or attacked in the past; Some walkers have dogs who are injured, sick, elderly, or otherwise unable to safely interact with other dogs; Some individuals have a phobia of dogs. If these considerations don't resonate, then contemplate the peril to the unleashed dog. As well-trained as a dog may be, there are random stimuli that could trigger a fight or flight response. It is the leash that allows owners to communicate that we are in charge of any situation. Finally, it is extremely difficult for responsible dog owners when others allow dogs to run loose! We all hear about it and, fairly or unfairly, observers paint all dog owners with the same 'IRRESPONSIBLE' label. The Dog Owners' Group always supports reporting these incidents to the HOA administrative office and has a zero-tolerance for this behavior among its members. All dogs must be leashed. Yours is no exception! Our next general meeting is July 19 at 7 pm in RCN 3. Saturday morning pack walks every week leave from the Spa Building parking lot at 8 am. Wednesday evening pack walks every week leave from the Summit parking lot at 7 pm. Join our Facebook page at Four Seasons D.O.G. If you see a stray pet (dog or cat) within Four Seasons or need help re-homing a pet, contact our new Tails and Trails group at (951) 295-7209. Membership information and questions should be directed to Patrick at: dog_owners@yahoo.com. ~ Martha Baumgarten D.O.G. Miss Daisy was born on March 2, 2004. From the day Mom Judy and Dad Bill Winters brought her home at seven weeks of age she won over their home - and hearts. She has traveled with them - in cars, planes, trains, boats, buses, bicycles and our RV from east coast to west. Daisy loves RVing with her furry friends Connor, Copper, Pepper, Lola, Scooter, Joey and her BFF Chelsea! Daisy is very intelligent and knows many words and names. They have had to spell words that they do not want her to hear and now she seems to even know some of the spellings. Miss Daisy has even been trained to alert her Mom Judy, when she detects her medical condition. Miss Daisy loves to pose for pictures and treats. She has trained her neighbors to come by with treats and waits at the front door for them to bring her favorite beef strips. Miss Daisy has a stubborn streak – but she is the best behaved dog they have ever owned… Daisy is much better behaved than their children were! Sometimes it is difficult to determine who trained whom. ~ Alex Woodcock Photo by Alex Woodcock, Alexpressions Photography D.O.G. OF THE MONTH: MISS DAISY WINTERS

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