Tiny dog run over by cyclists in Delta Park

[Edition 507]

So, which one is it? 

It is the one where everyone shares freedom responsibly. Maybe you should write this one down for future reference.

[Transporter]

Stay out of parks and ride on the road. Problem solved.

[Chris_]

 

Also:

 

You must be seated in your saddle.

You must ride in single file.

You may not deliberately swerve your bicycle from side to side.

 

Everyone is breaking the law when you ride a mountain bike. 

 

 

I agree. Get out of my park

[The Ouzo]

the only solution is for each one of us to build our own Berm Peak 

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Real problems in our country and this gets people riled up..........

[Robbie Stewart]

I thought the trick was to avoid tiny dogs. 

 

When does a dog move from being a small one to a tiny one by the way?

 

Anything smaller than a Jack-Russel is automatically disqualified from being a dog. Then it just becomes a nuisance. 

[Edition 507]

Anything smaller than a Jack-Russel is automatically disqualified from being a dog. Then it just becomes a nuisance. 

Dog Lives Matter

[Wet Ears]

As a dog lover and bike lover and frequenter of said park, my sentiments are as follows:

 

Dogs should be free to run, no leash.

 

Children should be free to run, no leash.

 

Cyclist should not be chops and ride at speed in the close vicinity of dogs and kids. Just common sense.

 

If a cyclist is going too fast to avoid hitting a dog or child, then the cyclist is going too fast. Period!

 

Riding a bike is predictable, you have pedals, brakes and steering. Dogs and kids on the other hand are unpredictable. As a cyclist you are in control of a predictable situation, use it to avoid the unpredictable situation i.e. slow down and go around, expect the unexpected, anticipate.

 

Hitting a dog or child at speed could result in their death. For this reason I would side with the dog owner/parent at all times.

 

P.S. Bunny hopping dogs, kids and picnic baskets is also not acceptable.

Go to a dog park if you want your dog to run free - not the busiest thoroughfare in all of Jhb over the weekend strewn with other dogs, kids, horses, walkers, cyclists and innocent ducklings.

 

Off the leash is never going to end well in Delta

Edited August 18, 2020 by Wet Ears

[ChrisF]

City by-laws also state that only permitted vehicle in parks are bicycles and that the speed limit is 5km/h. 

How many cyclists in parks do you think are on the right side of the law when it comes to this one?

 

Are you actually trying to use FACTS in a Hub bashing session .....

[Ozzie NL]

Go to a dog park if you want your dog to run free - not the busiest thoroughfare in all of Jhb over the weekend strewn with other dogs, kids, horses, walkers, cyclists and innocent ducklings.

 

Off the leash is never going to end well in Delta

Time to adjust your attitude.....Delta Park is for all to enjoy

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Time to adjust your attitude.....Delta Park is for all to enjoy

 

Responsibly yes......

[Edition 507]

Go to a dog park if you want your dog to run free - not the busiest thoroughfare in all of Jhb over the weekend strewn with other dogs, kids, horses, walkers, cyclists and innocent ducklings.

 

Off the leash is never going to end well in Delta

Most dogs are off leash particularly up Marks Park side and we seem to co-exist peacefully.

 

Have you ever tried to play fetch with an exuberant dog on a leash? After two throws I was exhausted and wanted to go home already!

[Paulst12]

Most dogs are off leash particularly up Marks Park side and we seem to co-exist peacefully.

 

Have you ever tried to play fetch with an exuberant dog on a leash? After two throws I was exhausted and wanted to go home already!

Simple answer to that....

Johannesburg By-Laws

 

(2) Subject to section 16(1) of the Council's Public Open Spaces By-laws, published under Notice 831 in Provincial Gazette Extraordinary No. 179 dated 21 May 2004, no person may permit any dog to be in a public place unless it is kept on a leash and under control of a person.

 

.... if you want to play fetch do it in your garden

[Chris_]

Simple answer to that....

Johannesburg By-Laws

 

(2) Subject to section 16(1) of the Council's Public Open Spaces By-laws, published under Notice 831 in Provincial Gazette Extraordinary No. 179 dated 21 May 2004, no person may permit any dog to be in a public place unless it is kept on a leash and under control of a person.

 

.... if you want to play fetch do it in your garden

 

Tell that to the owners of the pack of Irish Wolfhounds (educated guess).

 

No matter how many leashes they'll never be under control of a person, should they decide...