May 18, 2012 - City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks to host May 24 open house on the evaluation of the Voice and Sight Tag Program

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Steve Armstead, OSMP, 720-564-2059
Sarah Huntley, Media Relations, 303-441-3155
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City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks to host May 24 open house on the evaluation of the Voice and Sight Tag Program

The Open Space and Mountain Parks department (OSMP) has recently completed an evaluation of the Voice and Sight Tag Program and is inviting the public to review and comment on the findings and potential next steps.  An open house will be held on Thursday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.at the East Boulder Community Center/Senior Center located at 5660 Sioux Drive.

OSMP launched the Voice and Sight Tag Program in 2006 to improve compliance with dog regulations and reduce dog-related conflicts. The program requires dog guardians to watch a video on voice and sight control and display the “green” program tag for all dogs off leash in areas that allow voice and sight control. 

“The Voice and Sight Tag Program is highly valued by many dog guardians,” said Mike Patton, director of OSMP.  “The evaluation provides an opportunity for the community to explore and work together to maintain a program that works for everyone.”

The program evaluation includes background information, areas in need of improvement, potential enhancements, and a discussion of a variety of options. Some of the options evaluated include requiring proof of current rabies vaccinations, requiring demonstration of a dog and guardian’s ability to comply with voice and sight control requirements, a loss of privileges after one violation and several improved outreach strategies. 

If you would like to hear more about the evaluation, have questions or wish to comment, you are encouraged to attend the open house.  Those who cannot attend are welcome to read the evaluation and complete the comment form that is available on the OSMP website. After the open house, staff and the Open Space Board of Trustees will explore which program and policy changes should be recommended for City Council consideration.   

Last Updated on Friday, 15 June 2012 07:44