ChiggenWingz

So the old Rescues and Requests forum seems to have a lot of stale topics; where are rescue groups coordinating these days for pound rescue and such? Use to frequent this board a fair bit about 10 years ago (damn its been 10 years )

I based my map off all the data thats currently available online and also rang up a few councils to double check some things when the online data didn't look quite right. I also visited a number of spots personally to double check what was there and clear up any grey areas. I'd assume most rangers go off the signs that are posted at actual locations so hopefully there are very few instances where theres a difference between the online data and what is the case. The map is fairly easy to update now that I have worked out the general use of it. So if/when I get feedback from each council I can change boundaries and details pretty easily :) The idea is to keep it pretty up to date.

What I'll do is I'll include the links to this discussion and other social sites I've announced the map on in my emails to the councils, so they can all read the feedback from everyone in regards to the current beach regulations. Dunno if they'll read it, but at least we can have these discussion topics as a point of reference to the current public thought. :)

Which beach was it, and what was the particular rule? Like did they have to be on leash, or just no dogs at all during a certain time? I can sort of see the logic in a way of some of the locations, especially with the popular beaches. Theres a lot of people, and the few bad dog owners who don't control their dog well or don't clean up can spoil it a bit. The main thing I would like to see is a unification of the summer/winter change over dates, and a consistent time for daily rule changes. Theres also a few beaches where dog off leash zones are close together but are separated by a leashed zone, yet the location it self is not a popular beach. Mainly Williamstown/Altona and Tourque

Totally agree, theres a heap of different foreshore committees which manage a lot of the coast line. I contacted a few to get details. Geelong had the same sort of setup as well with many different committees regulatings each beach and having that data written elsewhere. I'll be emailing this to all the different councils and committees in the next hour or so to double check the data is right, and hopefully they will all see how its all very confusing for the average person :p Some councils didn't even have maps for me to copy, just text describing the streets or walkways the dog zones were between

G'day everyone! For a few weeks now I've been putting together this map from all the council data, visiting sites to check inconsistencies, and contacting various councils on the phone to get clarification. CLICK HERE FOR MAP PAGE I hope this is handy for all the dog owners out there, as I know I've always found it a pain to work out which beaches can and can't be visited with my dogs. I've also pimped my own little business in there but hopefully its not too distracting :p The map can be embedded in your own site and shared out pretty easily if you want, you'll see the share feature in the google maps's window. Let me know what you think :D

Yeah I'll most likely be up for this (depending on work)

Thats her at 7 weeks I think. Shes just about to turn 13 weeks, and she MUCH bigger than that picture. Border Collie x Kelpie from a farm out at Tarrago

So back to the question :p Anyone know of any stores in Melbourne that sell any sort of pants?

I've found various online stores that sell dog pants, but I'm looking for any local stores in Melbourne (or if anyone knows one in Canberra) where I can buy some pants for my girl. Want to try them on before purchasing. Looking to get pants to help with when she comes into season to prevent mating, and also if she needs to wear it when going to places that require no dog peeing/pooping.

Yep I'll be up for it. Also I got a new puppy :D

So I actually looked at the prices today, and going by myself may be a bit more costly than I was originally imagining :p We could book a 2 night stay on Friday 22nd July to Sunday 24th (when its cheaper) or sometime after that when its a bit more expensive. I'm thinking we book the 5 person Bungalow possibly? http://www.bimblegumbie.com.au/Tariffs.html There is no guarantee for snow, so just the trip will hopefully be interesting enough, and it'll be a bonus if we get snow? Whos up for those dates? Or possibly later?

Nearly about that time, it's chilly outside so I'll be rugged up I'll be wearing my yellow and black Suzuki jacket if you're looking for me

2pm is good I'm thinking Belco dog park, with a walk all together along the bike path at some point? (possibly begin walk at 2:30?) BOM says there will be a chance of patchy rain, and cool wind, so may want to bring something warm Kaywoman68, can you update the topic title and first post to show current details please?

Sunday sounds good