Whenever I tell people outside of the valley that I live in Jackson, Wyoming, they always say how lucky we are to be so close to the mountains, rivers, trails, and snow. But, I feel the real attraction and reason we are stuck here is the people. Jackson-ites are hard-working, hard-playing, fun-loving group that loves to be outside, free to play. We are a lot like dogs in that way, which may explain why Jackson is such a dog-crazed town.
Dogs, dog behavior, dog poop, dog owner behavior are the top comments we receive on pathway use and etiquette. And we're not alone. Dogs, etc...are one of the top issues across the board for Parks and Rec., Teton Co. Schools.
So, love them or hate them (Yes, there are some/many in the valley that aren't dog fans) here are the rules that govern dog behavior on our pathway systems.
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Liza Hoke said on June 21, 2012 at 6:03 PM
I would like to see the Teton County rules consistent with the Town of Jackson rules. I suspect every dog owner thinks their dog is under voice control, when we all know that is not always the case. Coming up to unleashed dogs on a bike is always a question of whether they will try and interfere, run in front of you, etc. And EVERY dog owner should be responsible for their pet's POOP, but again, not always the case. Thanks for your good work, FoP.Richard Anderson said on June 24, 2012 at 1:39 PM
I know this isn't FoP's purview, but I with the town and county would enforce dog rules in our parks. I see people breaking this ordinance nearly every time I visit town/county parks, which I do often with my 6-year-old.S McKnight said on June 26, 2012 at 7:39 AM
Something that would make it easier on the dogwalkers and the bicyclists is a little ring or "excuse me" or "bike" to come from the bicyclist as the dog walker is approached. We all know this is a pretty quiet place but if dogwalkers are talking or their minds drift to the beauty about them the very very quiet bicycles' approaches are often a total surprise to the dogwalker, especially the approaches from behind and often times at dusk when the natural light plays games with one's eyes. It would help a lot if the dogwalker walked such that the dog was on the outside of the path as the bicyclist passed whichever side of the path walked. This would avoid possible collisions with the dog and the bike which for both could be severe. Personally as a rider and a walker I like the gentle little ring of a bike bell or the rider who calls out "bike" about 5yds away, especially behind. Just seems courtesy could go along way. some say courtesy is contagious. Maybe we all should try a little harder to practice courtesy. Thx for you time. S.