Safety for Dogs and Persons on the Beaches in Virginia Beach, VA

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* 1. Do you walk your dog on the beach?

Yes

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* 2. Do you go to the beach without a dog?

Yes

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* 3. How do you walk your dog on the beach?

Always on leash

Off leash and have strict control of my dog

Off leash unless other dogs or persons approach then on leash

Off leash with no restrictions since my dog is friendly

Since the City code allows dogs on the beach between the hours of 6PM and 10AM between Memorial Day and labor Day, I can bring my dog to the beach without restrictions.

I do not walk a dog on the beach

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* 4. Have you encountered dogs on the beach not under control by their owner? "Control is defined in the Webster's Dictionary as follows: "to exercise restraining or directing influence over"...

Yes

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* 5. Did dogs not under control referred to in question 4. result in:

a. Concern for possible injury to your dog and/or person

b. No concern

c. Aggressive behavior toward your dog and/or person

d. Slight injury to your dog or person

e. Severe injury to your dog or person

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* 6. In your estimation, what is the percentage of dogs off-leash on the beach not under control of their owner? ("control" as previously defined)

0-10%

11-20%

Over 20%

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* 7. If you checked affirmative to question 5d, or e would you be willing to give details so that accurate information on dog incidents on the beach can be assessed? If so, please contact Darryl Stubbs at dstubbs404@msn.com. or private message on Next Door

Yes

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* 8. Would you be willing to serve on a Committee of Concerned Citizens, as an active participant, without any preconceived opinions, to do research and help in whatever capacity decided by the Committee that will result in enjoyment of our beach by dog owners and non-dog owners. If "Yes" contact Darryl Stubbs at dstubbs404@msn.com or private message on Next Door.

Yes