You can’t miss them. This summer look for the brightly coloured shirts and friendly faces as the Regional District of Central Okanagan Dog Ambassadors hit all the popular dog hotspots.
They’ll be stopping by local beaches, parks and popular walkways talking with dogs and their handlers. The goal of the Ambassadors is not to enforce, but rather to act as a resource: educating and informing all dog owners about the Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw as well as the My Dog Matters program and the free My Dog Park Finder feature.
Throughout the summer they’ll be cycling and walking in many different parks in the region from Lake Country to Peachland. They have dog leashes, bandanas and tasty treats to reward their new furry friends. Our ambassadors are an excellent information source on everything from where dog friendly parks, businesses and dog beaches are located, to how to check if your license is valid.
They’re especially helpful for visitors who vacation in the Central Okanagan with their dogs and may not fully understand what’s expected in our parks and public areas and where dog parks are located.
As well, during the summer months, Dog Control Officers will be out on patrol in vehicles and on bikes during extended hours. All dog owners in the Central Okanagan are reminded that they must have a current license. There is zero tolerance for unlicensed dogs in the Central Okanagan. Dog owners are reminded of their responsibility to pick up and properly dispose of their pet waste.
If you lose or find a dog, please contact the Regional District Dog Pound at 250-469-6284 as soon as possible so that we can help reunite the dog and its owner.