Walks with Dogs Melbourne

Submitted: Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 09:53
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Hello to all again, we have a Jack Russell and I'm looking for walk/hikes around Melbourne we can do in locations that dogs are allowed? A lot of the walks I have found are in or go through National Parks. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Reply By: Member - Malcolm P (VIC) - Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 11:20

Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 11:20
Go to www.dse.vic.gov.au type in "dogs" pick up link in codes of practice.
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Follow Up By: HowdyDoody - Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 11:26

Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 11:26
Thanks Malcom, I have followed your instructions however am unable to find a link in the results that connects to Codes of Practice. Are you able to paste the link into a response for me.
I noted that a lot of the results did refer to wild dogs, prest species etc. Our dog is ALWAYS on a lead when we travel/walk/camp.
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Follow Up By: Member - Malcolm P (VIC) - Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 11:36

Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 11:36
Try also www.parkweb.vic.gov.au go to the search button type in "dogs" with a tick on Parks and Venues hit search and scroll down each park site individually and you'll see which ones allow dogs.
I rang them myself and spoke to them and they sent me (unofficially) a list of parks that I could camp with the dog. The list had not been made up at that stage it might be now though.
I found them very helpful.
Let me know if you need more info.
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Follow Up By: HowdyDoody - Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 11:40

Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 11:40
Thank you for your help Malcom. It's is much appreciated. We have taken her camping to State Forests etc before (which is where we learnt to keep her on a lead when out of the tent - a Jack Russell loves 'exploring' everything that rustles and moves).
I also finally worked out getting the info you referred to on dse.
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Follow Up By: Member - Malcolm P (VIC) - Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 11:42

Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 11:42
good.
I'm not sure what other campers are afraid of with us.......the German Shepherd or the 3 children. LOL
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Reply By: Dave Thomson - Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 15:26

Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 15:26
Hi Howdy, have to agree with you there, we're in W.A. and trying to take our Jack Russel anywhere is becoming a joke, anywhere in or around Denmark is taboo, as is all National parks etc, makes you wonder if they want your dollars or not ?
as usual a small minority spoils it for everyone,
good luck anyway,
regards,
Dave
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Follow Up By: HowdyDoody - Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 15:32

Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 15:32
Hi Dave, I don't mind not being able to take our Dog into a national park as I can appreciate the reasons why. I am trying to find other places we can go for day trips and take her with us so we don't leave her home alone so often - both working full time we need to give her some attention (and exercise) over the weekends. I swear, it's almost as bad as having kids...

And yes, in many cases it is the small minority that spoils it for everyone but I can't change it and I doubt anybody case. Human nature is a very diverse thing. Just got to accept it and enjoy.

I read a quote the other day that i thought was great:
'If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity'. I believe it was John F Kennedy.

Food for thought.
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Follow Up By: warfer69 - Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 18:57

Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 18:57
Thats it Dave the ferals wreck it for everyone,i'm not a dog lover but dont mind them when they dont constantly bark,bite,dry root people,jump and lick and bleep over everything !

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Follow Up By: Mike Harding - Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 19:36

Friday, Jun 01, 2007 at 19:36
Warfer69: spend a little time with a dog and you'll find it gives you love without condition - that they don't adhere to your social requirements is more your issue than their's.

Mike Harding
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