As the temperatures rise and the trails get busier, the Town of Golden wants to make sure pets, their owners, and neighbours are safe and can enjoy Golden and all it has to offer.
Here are our top 3 tips for being a responsible pet owner in Golden:
1. Scoop that poop!
Let's keep our shoes, trails and parks clean. Cleaning up after your pet isn't just the right thing to do, it's the law. Dog waste can be harmful to people, pets and the environment if not picked up and disposed of properly. The Town provides biodegradable pet waste bags at 20 stations around Golden.
2. Don't let your dog run loose!
"It's okay! my dog is friendly." Just because your dog is friendly doesn't mean other dogs are. Some dogs may be nervous, reactive, fearful, in training, or owned by people who want to be left alone.
Keep an eye on your dog, use effective hand/voice control, and respect other dogs and owners. Please make sure you are familiar with the on-leash areas of town.
3. License your dog!
Licensing your dog (and making sure they wear their ID tag) is their ticket back home if they sneak out or wander off. Licensing your dog with the Town of Golden can cost as little as $13 a year!
For more information on responsible pet ownership, including a downloadable on-leash map, visit golden.ca/pets.